Problem with Telescopic Steering-Won't go in and out
07-26-07, 10:10 PM
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Problem with Telescopic Steering-Won't go in and out
I have a 1995 SC400, and the steering wheel will not go toward or away from the driver. It sounds like it is trying to go in and out but it gets stuck or runs out of power. The tilt does work because I replaced the bushing behind the gear. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
07-26-07, 10:42 PM
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To the title: "Thats what she said" 
Sorry couldn't resist.
As for the telescopic wheel, most likely you have a messed up little gear in the mechanism itself, pretty common problem, and it has been covered many a time here
. Searching will yield many results.
Sorry couldn't resist.As for the telescopic wheel, most likely you have a messed up little gear in the mechanism itself, pretty common problem, and it has been covered many a time here
. Searching will yield many results.
07-26-07, 11:15 PM
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easy fix. did it to my SC for a few cents. just bought washers from ace hardware. its a worm gear, and 9 times outta 10, the edge of the gear is worn, so, add washers and it'll put the gear back in line.
07-27-07, 12:56 AM
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The telescopic is different then the tilt. Sounds like what happened to me. The motor was worn out, it spins for ~2 secs and just stop even though it's still receiving power.
The tele-motor is ~12 inches further down the column on the left side. I learned the hard way, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE anything else. Disconnect the motor, then remove the 2 bolts holding down the motor. Unscrew the motor until it comes out, it's a worm gear, DO NOT PULL or it may dislocate gear that push/pulls the column. It is not fun to reassemble that. Now apply 12volt power to the motor, if it spins then your problem is some where else, maybe ECU.
If comes to a stop, contact Aliga for a new motor.
The tele-motor is ~12 inches further down the column on the left side. I learned the hard way, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE anything else. Disconnect the motor, then remove the 2 bolts holding down the motor. Unscrew the motor until it comes out, it's a worm gear, DO NOT PULL or it may dislocate gear that push/pulls the column. It is not fun to reassemble that. Now apply 12volt power to the motor, if it spins then your problem is some where else, maybe ECU.
If comes to a stop, contact Aliga for a new motor.
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Hello everyone,
I have similar problem! Maybe someone could help me out.
My steering wheel doesnt move in and out (up/down work perfectly).
When I try to get it move I hear a clicking sound from somewhere, but thats all.
I've made some pics, so it would be easier to show me where should I look for the problem.
http://members.chello.hu/akakonyi/up_tele_1.jpg
http://members.chello.hu/akakonyi/up_tele_2.jpg
http://members.chello.hu/akakonyi/up_tele_3.jpg
Thanks for the help in advance...
I have similar problem! Maybe someone could help me out.
My steering wheel doesnt move in and out (up/down work perfectly).
When I try to get it move I hear a clicking sound from somewhere, but thats all.
I've made some pics, so it would be easier to show me where should I look for the problem.
http://members.chello.hu/akakonyi/up_tele_1.jpg
http://members.chello.hu/akakonyi/up_tele_2.jpg
http://members.chello.hu/akakonyi/up_tele_3.jpg
Thanks for the help in advance...
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01-13-08, 04:22 AM
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Today I got the motor out, and it worked perfectly!
When I put back, something happened and the wheel started to move in and out. Its now OK, except that when it moves back, it makes a grinding noise (but its moving)
I think the gear may have broken or something.
Anyone knows how can I take that out to check?
When I put back, something happened and the wheel started to move in and out. Its now OK, except that when it moves back, it makes a grinding noise (but its moving)
I think the gear may have broken or something.
Anyone knows how can I take that out to check?
02-27-08, 04:31 PM
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i now have a similar problem, my wheel tilts but doesnt not go in and out. it was working fine the other day but once i disconnected the battery and connected everything again it stopped working. when i try to move it in and out i hear a clickin noise some where near the passenger side. does anyone know if theres a relay over there?
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problem is the same as the guy above me the in and out works great up and down only randomly and after that you just here a faint click and its not the worm wheel. is the switches in these colums going out is there a relay or a ecu that needs to be replaced? any one know ive been looking every where :/
05-01-10, 07:51 AM
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Okay seems simple enough peeps 
. The motors in these go out from hundreds of cycles from the turn-car-off-and-tilt-up-and-away feature. So:
Doesn't go in and out? Replace motor circled in red in above pic
Doesn't go up and down? Replace motor circled in blue in above pic
. The motors in these go out from hundreds of cycles from the turn-car-off-and-tilt-up-and-away feature. So:Doesn't go in and out? Replace motor circled in red in above pic
Doesn't go up and down? Replace motor circled in blue in above pic
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Easy fix with washers made from heavy blue gasket material from pep boys. Two washers to re-position the worm gear and it works great !! Lexus of palm beach quoted me $2,700.00 to fix !