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 Tilt Wheel and Telescope Control Module Learn
The Steering Column Tilt Wheel and Telescope Control Module Learn procedure must be completed when the following components are replaced:
- Steering Column Tilt Wheel and Telescope Control Module
- Steering Column Tilt Motor
- Steering Column Telescope Motor
The Steering Column Tilt Wheel and Telescope Control Module Learn procedure can be completed without a scan tool using the following steps:
- Ignition ON, engine OFF.
- Using the steering column tilt and telescope switch, actuate the column to each mechanical hard stop in each direction listed below.NOTE: To perform the learn procedure, the directional order does not require a specific sequence. Reaching the mechanical hard stop of each direction is the only requirement.
- Tilt column full up
- Tilt column full down
- Telescope column full forward
- Telescope column full rearward
- Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
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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.