For 1990-2009 cars

### Diagnostic Instructions

• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

### DTC Descriptor

DTC B2850 01: Telescope Forward Switch Circuit Short to Battery

### Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Steering Column Tilt Up Switch Signal | 1 | 1 | B2870 01 | --
Steering Column Tilt Down Switch Signal | 1 | 1 | B2875 01 | --
Steering Column Telescope Reverse Switch Signal | 2 | 2 | B2855 01 | --
Steering Column Telescope Forward Switch Signal | 2 | 2 | B2850 01 | --
1. Tilt Malfunction 2. Telescope Malfunction

### Circuit Description

The memory seat module (MSM) receives voltage inputs from the tilt/telescope switch based on the position of the switch. The MSM then supplies battery voltage and a ground to the tilt or telescope motor control circuits depending on which direction of movement is requested.

### Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition ON.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

The MSM detects a telescope forward switch input for more than 30 consecutive seconds after forward movement of the motor has stopped.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | The telescope motor will be deactivated.

• | Memory recall functions will be disabled.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

• | A current DTC will clear when the failed switch input is no longer active.

• | A history DTC will clear after 100 ignition cycles.

### Diagnostic Aids

• | An intermittently stuck telescope switch may cause this DTC to set.

• | The power column features such as the power tilt steering wheel and the telescopic steering wheel are internal to the steering column and only replaced as a complete unit. So any power actuator or switch replacement can only be done as a complete unit.

### Reference Information

#### Schematic Reference

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Schematics

#### Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

#### Description and Operation

Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

#### Electrical Information Reference

• | Circuit Testing

• | Connector Repairs

• | Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

• | Wiring Repairs

#### Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for Scan Tool Information

### Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, view the scan tool Telescope IN/OUT Switch parameter while cycling the tilt/telescope switch between the forward and neutral position. The parameter should change between Active and Inactive.

### Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the tilt/telescope switch.
2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 and ground.

⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

3. Verify the scan tool Telescope Forward Switch parameter is Inactive.

⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 3 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.

4. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 3 and the B+ circuit terminal 1. Verify the scan tool Telescope Forward Switch parameter is Active.

⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the power column which is an internal part of the steering column.

### Component Testing

#### Tilt/Telescope Switch

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the tilt/telescope switch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals with the switch in the neutral position:

• | B+ terminal 1 and signal terminal 5

• | B+ terminal 1 and signal terminal 6

• | B+ terminal 1 and signal terminal 2

• | B+ terminal 1 and signal terminal 3

⇒ | If less than the specified range, replace the tilt/telescope switch.

3. Test for less than 1 ohm between the B+ terminal 1 and the signal terminal 2 with the switch in the TILT UP position.

⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the steering column.

4. Test for less than 1 ohm between the B+ terminal 1 and the signal terminal 6 with the switch in the TILT DOWN position.

⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the steering column.

5. Test for less than 1 ohm between the B+ terminal 1 and the signal terminal 5 with the switch in the TELESCOPE OUT position.

⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the steering column.

6. Test for less than 1 ohm between the B+ terminal 1 and the signal terminal 3 with the switch in the TELESCOPE IN position.

⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the steering column.

### Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

• | Control Module References for MSM replacement, setup, and programming

• | Steering Column Replacement