Remove steering column covers. See STEERING COLUMN COVERS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect each motor wiring connector. See Fig 1 .
Connect a fused jumper wire between battery positive terminal and tilt motor connector terminal No. 3, and a second fused jumper wire between battery negative terminal and tilt motor connector terminal No. 1. Verify steering column tilts up. If steering column does not tilt up, replace faulty tilt motor. If steering column tilts up, go to next step.
Reverse battery leads at tilt motor connector and verify steering column tilts down. If steering column does not tilt down, replace faulty tilt motor. If steering column tilts down, go to next step.
Connect a fused jumper wire between battery positive terminal and extend-retract motor connector terminal No. 1, and a second fused jumper wire between battery negative terminal and extend-retract motor connector terminal No. 2. If motor does not move, disconnect battery terminals and replace faulty motor. If motor moves, reverse battery terminals and verify motor moves in opposite direction. If motor fails to run or does not reverse direction, replace faulty motor.

Fig 1: Identifying Tilt/Extend-Retract System Components

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Tilt/Extend-Retract Motor