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Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Motor Test

  1. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER 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 ).
  2. Disconnect the 6P connector and 8P connector from the power tilt/telescopic steering motors.
    Fig 1: Identifying 6P Connector And 8P Connector
    G06160983Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check each motor by connecting power and ground according to the table. When the motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.

    Tilt motor 

    Fig 2: Tilt Motor Position Chart
    G06160984Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Telescopic motor 

    Fig 3: Telescopic Motor Position Chart
    G06160985Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly; replace the steering column assembly (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).