steering wheel won't tilt when key is inserted
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steering wheel won't tilt when key is inserted
Hi guys,
My 1997 LS 400 steering wheel won't tilt down when the key is inserted (but telescopes) -- when I try to move the wheel down button with the button on the column, I hear a buzzing sound. everything else on the car seems to work just fine. Any suggestions?
My 1997 LS 400 steering wheel won't tilt down when the key is inserted (but telescopes) -- when I try to move the wheel down button with the button on the column, I hear a buzzing sound. everything else on the car seems to work just fine. Any suggestions?
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I think I've got it fixed without pulling down the steering column.
I put the key in the ignition, and moved the adjuster buttton downwards 10 times, and the steering started to move down and into the correct driving position. It also returns to the exit position on removing the key.
It's a quick fix and is worth a try before embarking on a more extensive project.
I hope that this fix lasts-- if it doesn't, I'll let you know.
I put the key in the ignition, and moved the adjuster buttton downwards 10 times, and the steering started to move down and into the correct driving position. It also returns to the exit position on removing the key.
It's a quick fix and is worth a try before embarking on a more extensive project.
I hope that this fix lasts-- if it doesn't, I'll let you know.
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I used a couple of hose washers to get the gear teeth to line up with the gear and in about 15 minutes it was as good as new.By the way I am in no way a mechanic so if I can fix it anyone can.I believe a new motor for the tilt is about $550.
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I used to have a '94 but that was easy : just turn off the switch; I don't know about the '97, but for '98, you have to take it to the dealer and they plug in a hand held thing to the OBDII port to change the setting (takes less than one minute); I guess it is the same with the '97. the mechanics told me Lexus eliminate the on/off switch to save money.
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steering wheel won't tilt
Does any one have any idea where I could find pictures on how to get to the tilt motor gears in the steering column of the 1997 LS 400? I am going to try and realign the gears, as the motor is still working.
Thanks.
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Check out the sticky titled 1995-2000 FAQ.It has tuturials for a bunch of things.PureDrifter has done a great job putting this all together.
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Shoot I think I may stop using this feature too even though it is sick and I absolutely love it! It works perfectly but don't want her to brake on me.
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Just wondering if you disable it are you still able to move it around? Mine works fine however when it gets hot out my motor seems to work for a short time then stop. Once it cools down it starts to work again.