Auto Tilt Steering Wheel Fix
#31
Lead Lap
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I thought it would be a non-issue after that near-death experience, but then the motor started working again and it returned to the high position at the next battery disconnect... Was also working fine for re-lowering it, so maybe it just had a bad day, or maybe my worm gear fix slipped a bit. I just wish there were a way to repair the telescoping motor as easily! That one doesn't work at all on mine.
#33
Lead Lap
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Mine's the same way, and there's been virtually no information posted about that over the years, as far as I've been able to find. I assume it's a burnt out motor (I was able to inch it along a millimeter a day to get it somewhat close to me, so I know the controls work), but I've failed in my couple of attempts to reach the connector up under the dash, to unplug it and test the motor directly with battery power. I think you need to be double jointed to reach it.
#34
Lexus Champion
Mine's the same way, and there's been virtually no information posted about that over the years, as far as I've been able to find. I assume it's a burnt out motor (I was able to inch it along a millimeter a day to get it somewhat close to me, so I know the controls work), but I've failed in my couple of attempts to reach the connector up under the dash, to unplug it and test the motor directly with battery power. I think you need to be double jointed to reach it.
i'm gonna try to look into it more when i have some time, but for now i turned the auto tilt off because it rarely works and i hate having the wheel far away
Last edited by oldManTan; 08-26-14 at 08:53 PM.
#38
Intermediate
Great write up. Unfortunately, I removed to many bottom panels and cracked some pieces. However, I can now drive my car and it doesn't feel like I'm behind the wheel of a bus.
#39
Driver School Candidate
Thanks ScJz for the excellent DIY! When I tried removing the nut that holds the gear on, the plastic teeth stripped and the nut wouldn't budge. I found this replacement gear on Amazon.com and it worked great:
Last edited by RSJSC400; 12-17-18 at 11:49 AM. Reason: Grammar fixed
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