Steering Column Tilt Function Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Steering Column Tilt Function Inoperative
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 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 | Verify that the shoe is not seized on the pivot pin. Is the shoe seized on the pivot pin? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the shoe grooves for dirt, burrs, or rust. Are the shoe grooves free of dirt, burrs, and rust? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect weak or broken shoe lock spring. Is the shoe lock spring weak or broken? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the pivot pins for binding. Are the pivot pins binding? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect for a weak or broken wheel tilt spring. Is the wheel tilt spring weak or broken? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect the steering column wiring harness for tightness. Is the steering column wiring harness too tight? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 3 |
| 9 | Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Reroute the steering column wiring harness to the correct location. Is the steering column wiring harness routed properly? |
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 |