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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 9 (STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES)TROUBLE SHOOTINGTELESCOPING COLUMN SYSTEM CHECK
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Telescoping Column System Check
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Telescoping Column System Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC). Turn ignition on. Check for current DTCs. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If no DTCs are present, go to next step. If DTCs are present, perform appropriate diagnostic test. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) table under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect scan tool from DLC. Move telescoping steering column to fore and aft positions. If telescoping steering column operates as described, go to next step. If telescoping steering column does not operate as described, go to telescoping steering column inoperative. See TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN INOPERATIVE under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Turn ignition on. Move telescoping steering column to full forward position. Depress and hold the MEMORY 1 button until indicator light flashes once. Move telescoping steering column furthest aft position. Depress and hold the MEMORY 2 button until indicator light flashes once. Move telescoping steering column to a middle position. Depress and hold both MEMORY 1 and MEMORY 2 buttons until both indicator lights flash once. Go to next step.
- Check memory operation. Depress MEMORY 1 button. Telescoping steering column should move to the furthest forward position. Depress MEMORY 2 button. Telescoping steering column should move to furthest aft position. Depress both MEMORY buttons at the same time. Telescoping steering column should move to middle stored position. If telescoping steering column operates as specified, telescoping operation is okay at this time. If memory telescoping steering column does not operate as specified, go to DTC B2860: COLUMN POSITION SENSOR FAILURE under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS.
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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.