Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR RELATED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display any tile/tilt position sensor DTCs?
  
  Yes
  - Diagnose and repair the other DTC(s) first. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
  No
  - Go To 2.
TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs
3. Move the Tilt Switch in the up/down position three times.
4. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display B1D97-00-STEERING COLUMN TILT MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  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 (P151) TILT STEERING UP/DOWN POSITION SENSE CIRCUIT

Fig 1: Checking Tilt Steering Up/Down Position Sense Circuit
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1. Disconnect the Steering Wheel Tilt Motor and Steering Wheel Tilt Motor harness connectors.
2. Measure the voltage between the (P151) Tilt Steering Up/Down Position Sense circuit and ground.
  Is the voltage above 11 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Go To 11.
CHECKING THE (G914) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT

Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Tilt Steering Up/Down Position Sense Circuit & Sensor Ground Circuit
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1. Measure the voltage between the (P151) Tilt Steering Up/Down Position Sense circuit and the (G914) Sensor Ground circuit.
  Is the voltage above 11 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5.
  No
  - Go To 12.
CHECKING THE (P153) TILT STEERING MOTOR UP/DOWN DRIVER CIRCUIT

Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver Circuit & Ground
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1. Measure the voltage between the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit and ground.
  Is the voltage above 1 volt?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 13.
  No
  - Go To 6.
CHECKING THE (P953) STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT

Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between Steering Motor Common Circuit & Ground
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1. Measure the voltage between the (P953) Steering Motor Common circuit and ground.
  Is the voltage above 1 volt?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 14.
  No
  - Go To 7.
CHECKING THE (P153) TILT STEERING MOTOR UP/DOWN DRIVER CIRCUIT

Fig 5: Checking Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver Circuit
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1. Connect a 12-volt test light between the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit and ground.
2. While observing the test light, move the Tilt Switch in the up position.
  NOTE:
  The test lamp must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Does the test lamp illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 8.
  No
  - Go To 15.
CHECKING THE (P953) STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT

Fig 6: Checking Steering Motor Common Circuit
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1. Connect a 12-volt test light between the (P953) Steering Motor Common circuit and ground.
2. While observing the test light, move the Tilt Switch in the down position.
  NOTE:
  The test lamp must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Does the test lamp illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 9.
  No
  - Go To 17.
CHECKING THE TILT UP DRIVER

Fig 7: Checking Tilt Driver
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1. Connect a 12-volt test light between the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit and the (P953) Steering Motor Common circuit.
2. While observing the test light, move the Tilt Switch in the up position.
  NOTE:
  The test lamp must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Does the test lamp illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 10.
  No
  - Go To 19.
CHECKING THE TILT DOWN DRIVER

Fig 8: Checking Tilt Driver
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1. While observing the test light, move the Tilt Switch in the down position.
  NOTE:
  The test lamp must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
  
  Does the test lamp illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Steering Column Tilt 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 19.
CHECKING THE (P151) TILT STEERING UP/DOWN POSITION SENSE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE

Fig 9: Checking Tilt Steering Up/Down Position Sense Circuit For An Open Or Excessive Resistance
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the MSMD C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (P151) Tilt Steering Up/Down Position Sense circuit between the Steering Wheel Tilt Motor harness connector and the MSMD harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 10 Ohms.
  
  Yes
  - Repair the open or excessive resistance in the (P151) Tilt Steering Up/Down Position Sense circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 19.
CHECKING THE (G914) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE

Fig 10: Checking Sensor Ground Circuit For An Open Or Excessive Resistance
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the MSMD C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (G914) Sensor Ground circuit between the Steering Wheel Tilt Motor harness connector and the MSMD harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 10 Ohms.
  
  Yes
  - Repair the open or excessive resistance in the (G914) Sensor Ground circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 19.
CHECKING THE (P153) TILT STEERING MOTOR UP/DOWN DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 11: Measuring Voltage Between Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver Circuit & Ground
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1. Disconnect the MSMD C1 harness connector.
2. Measure the voltage between the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit and ground.
  Is the voltage above 1 volt?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to voltage in the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 19.
CHECKING THE (P953) STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 12: Measuring Voltage Between Steering Motor Common Circuit & Ground
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1. Disconnect the MSMD C1 harness connector.
2. Measure the voltage between the (P953) Steering Motor Common circuit and ground.
  Is the voltage above 1 volt?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to voltage in the (P953) Steering Motor Common circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 19.
CHECKING THE (P153) TILT STEERING MOTOR UP/DOWN DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 13: Checking Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver Circuit For A Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the MSMD C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit.
  Is the resistance below 1K Ohms.
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to ground in the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 16.
CHECKING THE (P153) TILT STEERING MOTOR UP/DOWN DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE

Fig 14: Checking Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver Circuit For An Open Or Excessive Resistance
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1. Measure the resistance of the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit between the Steering Wheel Tilt Motor harness connector and the MSMD harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 10 Ohms.
  
  Yes
  - Repair the open or excessive resistance in the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 19.
CHECKING THE (P953) STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 15: Checking Steering Motor Common Circuit For A Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the MSMD C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (P953) Steering Motor Common circuit.
  Is the resistance below 1K Ohms.
  
  Yes
  - Repair the short to ground in the (P953) Steering Motor Common circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 18.
CHECKING THE (P953) STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE

Fig 16: Checking Steering Motor Common Circuit For An Open Or Excessive Resistance
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1. Measure the resistance of the (P953) Steering Motor Common circuit between the Steering Wheel Tilt Motor harness connector and the MSMD harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 10 Ohms.
  
  Yes
  - Repair the open or excessive resistance in the (P953) Steering Motor Common circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 19.
MEMORY SEAT MODULE (MSMD)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and harness connectors between the Steering Wheel Tilt 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 Tilt 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 .