Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Steering Column Control Module
After replacement of steering column module, it is necessary to program tilt/telescoping soft stops. Each soft stop is a programmable end of travel that is set approximately 0.5 inch (1.3 cm) from mechanical end of travel to prevent wear on mechanical components.
- Turn ignition to on, engine off.
- To set tilt up soft stop, press tilt/telescoping COLUMN UP switch at least eight times or until column moves, then release switch.
- Press tilt/telescoping COLUMN UP switch and hold until column travels all the way up, and continue to hold switch about a second after motion stops at the mechanical end of travel. Soft stop for column up position is now set. The tilt/telescoping module will automatically go back to normal mode of operation.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 , using COLUMN DOWN switch, to set column down position soft stop.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 , using COLUMN OUT switch, to set column out position soft stop.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 , using COLUMN IN switch, to set column in position soft stop.
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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.
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