Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs
3. Move the Telescope Switch in the forward/rearward position three times.
4. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display B1D8B-11-STEERING COLUMN TELESCOPE POSITION SENSOR-CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECKING THE (P152) TELESCOPE STEERING FORWARD/REARWARD POSITION SENSE CIRCUIT

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Telescope Steering Forward/Rearward Position Sense Circuit & Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Disconnect the Steering Wheel Tilt Motor and Steering Wheel Telescope Motor harness connectors.
2. Measure the voltage between the (P152) Telescope Steering Forward/Rearward Position Sense circuit and ground.
  Is the voltage above 11 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Steering Column Telescope Motor Assembly in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3.
CHECKING THE (P152) TELESCOPE STEERING FORWARD/REARWARD POSITION SENSE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Telescope Steering Forward/Rearward Position Sense Circuit For A Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the MSMD C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (P152) Telescope Steering Forward/Rearward Position Sense circuit.
  Is the resistance below 1K Ohms.
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to ground in the (P152) Telescope Steering Forward/Rearward Position Sense circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4.
MEMORY SEAT MODULE (MSMD)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and harness connectors between the Steering Wheel Telescope Motor and the MSMD.
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Steering Wheel Telescope Motor and MSMD harness connectors.
4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the MSMD in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, MEMORY, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .