Steering Column Tilt Function Inoperative
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| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column |
| 2 | Verify that the steering column tilt function is inoperative. Does the steering column tilt function operate normally? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | If equipped, verify that the following components are not seized or corroded:
Are the components seized or corroded? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the tilt pivot pins for binding. Are the tilt pivot pins binding? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect for a weak or broken steering column tilt spring. Is the steering column tilt spring weak or broken? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the steering column wiring harness routing for tightness. Was the steering column wiring harness routed correctly? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
| 7 | Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Without HP2) or Steering Column Replacement (HP2) or Steering Column Replacement (Without HP2 With Electric Tilt Column) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 8 | If serviceable, replace the pivot pins. If not serviceable replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Without HP2) or Steering Column Replacement (HP2) or Steering Column Replacement (Without HP2 With Electric Tilt Column) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | If serviceable, replace the tilt spring. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Route the steering column wiring harness to the correct location. Did you correctly route the wiring harness? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 | Operate the steering column tilt function in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |