Steering Column Tilt Function Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. 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 following components are not seized or corroded: * Tilt pivot pins * Tilt head lock shoes 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 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 . 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 . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | Replace the tilt spring. Did you complete the repair? |
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 |