Tilt Motor Circuit Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK STEERING WHEEL TILT MECHANISM
Check following.
- Operation malfunction caused by steering wheel tilt mechanism deformation or pinched harness and other foreign materials
- Operation malfunction and interference with other parts by poor installation
OK or NG
1. OK : GO TO 2.
2. NG : Repair the malfunctioning part.

CHECK FUNCTION

With CONSULT-II

Check operation with "TILT MOTOR" in ACTIVE TEST.

DESCRIPTION CHART

Test item	Description
TILT MOTOR	The tilt motor is activated by receiving the drive signal.

Fig 1: Active Test Display

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Without CONSULT-II

GO TO 3.

OK or NG

OK : Steering tilt motor circuit is OK.
NG : GO TO 3.

CHECK TILT MOTOR CIRCUIT HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect automatic drive positioner control unit connector and tilt and telescopic motor connector.
3. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit connector M50 terminals 35, 42 and tilt and telescopic motor connector M27 terminals 1, 2.
  1. 35 (R/L) - 1 (R/L) : Continuity should exist.
  2. 42 (R/B) - 2 (R/B) : Continuity should exist.
4. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit connector M50 terminals 35, 42 and ground.
  1. 35 (R/L) - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
  2. 42 (R/B) - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG
1. OK : GO TO 4.
2. NG : Repair or replace harness between automatic drive positioner control unit and tilt and telescopic motor.
Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Terminals 35, 42 And Ground
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CHECK BCM OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect automatic drive positioner control unit connector and tilt and telescopic motor connector.
2. Tilt switch operate, check voltage between automatic drive positioner control unit connector and ground.
  
  Fig 3: Voltage Table
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OK or NG
1. OK : Replace tilt and telescopic motor.
2. NG : Replace automatic drive positioner control unit.
Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between Automatic Drive Positioner Control Unit Connector And Ground
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