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Old 09-02-07, 07:46 AM
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Red face Steering column issue

My steering column goes in and out and down a LITTLE when I put in the ignition key. But the wheel does not go down as much as it should. When I then toggle the switch downward the wheel lowers a few millimeter and then it goes crrrckstz (sort of the sound when plastic cogwheels are worn out) but the wheel does not move.

I can hear that the relay is activated.But the wheel doesn't move. Sometimes I get the above sound and sometimes all I get is the click from the relay. I of course do not push the button for more than a second or so (not wanting to burn anything out that's not already broken).

Thing is..what is the issue here - and how do I fix it?

I mean, the motor can't be gone because the steering wheel DOES go down, just not as much as it should (far from the full motion). The relay can't be gone because I can hear that activate.

Now...any suggestions esteemed friends?
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Follow this tutorial: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/performance-and-maintenance/49783-tilt-steering-repair.html
Old 09-02-07, 01:28 PM
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Gracias amigo,

I'll read through those pages and see if the answer is there.
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