Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Motor Test

Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 6P connector and 8P connector from the power tilt/telescopic steering motors.

Fig 1: Identifying 6P Connector And 8P Connector
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Check each motor by connecting power and ground as shown (see Fig 2 and Fig 3 ). When the motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.
TILT MOTOR

Fig 2: Checking Motor Operation By Connecting Power And Ground (Tilt Motor)
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TELESCOPIC MOTOR

Fig 3: Checking Motor Operation By Connecting Power And Ground (Telescopic Motor)
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If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly; replace the motor:
- Tilt motor/position sensor (see POWER TILT MOTOR/POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
- Telescopic motor/position sensor (see POWER TELESCOPIC MOTOR/POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).