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Diagnostic Test

  1. 1)  DTC IS ACTIVE 

    Ignition on, engine not running.

    NOTE: If a DTC is set for B1D8D and/or B1D8E, perform the diagnostic procedure(s) before continuing.

    With the Scan Tool, select Clear Stored DTCs in the Memory Seat Module.

    Move the Steering Column Telescope Switch to the Forward and Rearward positions several times, holding the switch in position for at least 2 seconds each time.

    With the Scan Tool, select View DTCs in the Memory Seat Module.

    Does the DTC reset and/or remain active? 

    Yes 

    1. Go to step  2).

    No 

    1. Go to step  14).
  2. 2)  (P157) TELESCOPE STEERING MOTOR FORWARD/REARWARD DRIVER CIRCUIT - TEST TO GROUND 
    Fig 1: Checking Steering Telescope Motor Harness Connector
    GC0013191Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Turn the ignition off.

    Disconnect the Steering Telescope Motor harness connector.

    Turn the ignition on.

    Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (P157) Telescope Steering Motor Forward/Rearward Driver circuit.

    Monitor the test light with the Steering Column Telescope Switch in the Forward position, the Rearward position and with the switch at rest.

    The test light should be illuminated and bright only when the switch is in the Rearward position.

    Does the test light illuminate as described? 

    Yes 

    1. Go to step  3).

    No 

    1. Go to step  6).
  3. 3)  (P953) TELESCOPE STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT - TEST TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking Telescope Steering Motor Common Circuit
    GC0013192Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (P953) Telescope Steering Motor Common circuit.

    Monitor the test light with the Steering Column Telescope Switch in the Forward position, the Rearward position and with the switch at rest.

    The test light should be illuminated and bright when the switch is in the Forward position and when the switch is at rest.

    Does the test light illuminate as described? 

    Yes 

    1. Go to step  4).

    No 

    1. Go to step  9).
  4. 4)  (P157) TELESCOPE STEERING MOTOR FORWARD/REARWARD DRIVER CIRCUIT- TEST TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 3: Checking Telescope Steering Motor Forward/Rearward Driver Circuit
    GC0013193Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (P157) Telescope Steering Motor Forward/Rearward Driver circuit.

    Monitor the test light with the Steering Column Telescope Switch in the Forward position, the Rearward position and with the switch at rest.

    The test light should be illuminated and bright only when the switch is in the Forward position.

    Does the test light illuminate as described? 

    Yes 

    1. Go to step  5).

    No 

    1. Go to step  6).
  5. 5)  (P953) TELESCOPE STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT - TEST TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 4: Checking Telescope Steering Motor Common Circuit
    GC0013194Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (P953) Telescope Steering Motor Common circuit.

    Monitor the test light with the Steering Column Telescope Switch in the Forward position, the Rearward position and with the switch at rest.

    The test light should be illuminated and bright only when the switch is in the Rearward position.

    Does the test light illuminate as described? 

    Yes 

    1. Go to step  12).

    No 

    1. Go to step  9).
  6. 6)  (P157) TELESCOPE STEERING MOTOR FORWARD/REARWARD DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 5: Checking Telescope Steering Motor Forward/Rearward Driver Circuit
    GC0013196Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Turn the ignition off.

    Disconnect the Memory Seat Module (MSM) C1 connector.

    Turn the ignition on.

    Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (P157) Telescope Steering Motor Forward/Rearward Driver circuit.

    Does the test light illuminate? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair the (P157) Telescope Steering Motor Forward/Rearward Driver circuit for a short to ground.

    No 

    1. Go to step  7).
  7. 7)  (P157) TELESCOPE STEERING MOTOR FORWARD/REARWARD DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 6: Measuring Resistance Of Telescope Steering Motor Forward/Rearward Driver Circuit
    GC0013195Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Turn the ignition off.

    Measure the resistance of the (P157) Telescope Steering Motor Forward/Rearward Driver circuit.

    Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair the (P157) Telescope Steering Motor Forward/Rearward Driver circuit for an open.

    No 

    1. Go to step  8).
  8. 8)  (P157) TELESCOPE STEERING MOTOR FORWARD/REARWARD DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 7: Measuring Voltage Of Telescope Steering Motor Forward/Rearward Driver Circuit
    GC0013197Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Turn the ignition on.

    Measure the voltage of the (P157) Telescope Steering Motor Forward/Rearward Driver circuit.

    Is there any voltage present? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair the (P157) Telescope Steering Motor Forward/Rearward Driver circuit for a short to voltage.

    No 

    1. Go to step  13).
  9. 9)  (P953) TELESCOPE STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 8: Checking Telescope Steering Motor Common Circuit
    GC0013199Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Turn the ignition off.

    Disconnect the Memory Seat Module (MSM) C1 connector.

    Turn the ignition on.

    Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (P953) Telescope Steering Motor Common circuit.

    Does the test light illuminate? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair the (P953) Telescope Steering Motor Common circuit for a short to ground.

    No 

    1. Go to step  10).
  10. 10)  (P953) TELESCOPE STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 9: Measuring Resistance Of Telescope Steering Motor Common Circuit
    GC0013198Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Turn the ignition off.

    Measure the resistance of the (P953) Telescope Steering Motor Common circuit.

    Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair the (P953) Telescope Steering Motor Common circuit for an open.

    No 

    1. Go to step  11).
  11. 11)  (P953) TELESCOPE STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 10: Measuring Voltage Of Telescope Steering Motor Common Circuit
    GC0013200Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Turn the ignition on.

    Measure the voltage of the (P953) Telescope Steering Motor Common circuit.

    Is there any voltage present? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair the (P953) Telescope Steering Motor Common circuit for a short to voltage.

    No 

    1. Go to step  13).
  12. 12)  STEERING COLUMN TELESCOPE MOTOR 

    Inspect the wiring between the Memory Seat Module harness connector and the Steering Column Telescope Motor harness connector for a short to ground or to any other circuit. If any problems are found, repair as necessary. If no problems are found, view repair.

    Repair 

    1. Replace the Steering Column Telescope Motor in accordance with the Service Information.
  13. 13)  MEMORY SEAT MODULE (MSM) 

    Inspect the wiring between the Memory Seat Module harness connector and the Steering Column Telescope Motor harness connector for a short to ground or to any other circuit. If any problems are found, repair as necessary. If no problems are found, view repair.

    Repair 

    1. Replace the Memory Seat Module (MSM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  14. 14)  INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN TELESCOPE MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE DTC 

    The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.

    While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, wiggle test the component and connectors and move the switch to each position.

    Look for the data to change other than as expected or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.

    Were any problems found? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair as necessary.

    No 

    1. Test complete.
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