Steering Column Tilt/Extend-Retract Memory Sensor

CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire harness, install the short connectors. Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag assembly.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire harness, install the short connectors. Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag assembly.

1. Pry the courtesy light controller and TCS switch (LS) out from the dashboard lower cover, then remove the three screws, and remove the dashboard lower cover.
2. Remove the steering column tilt cover.
3. Disconnect the left side wire harness 4-pin connector from the memory sensor.
4. Measure resistance between the sensor terminals. See TILT/EXTEND-RETRACT MEMORY SENSOR RESISTANCE  table. See Fig 1 . If resistance is not as specified, replace steering column. See STEERING COLUMN (1994) or STEERING COLUMN (1995) article in STEERING.

TILT/EXTEND-RETRACT MEMORY SENSOR RESISTANCE

Position	Measure Between Terminals	Resistance (k/Ohms)
Neutral	A & D	4-6
Extend-Retract	A & B	1(Retracted)-5 (Extended)
Tilt	A & C	1(Down)-5 (Up)

Fig 1: Testing Tilt/Extend-Retract Memory Sensor

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