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B2880




DTC B2860 or B2880

Diagnostic Instructions

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

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

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B2860 01

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Telescope Position Sensor Circuit Short to Battery

DTC B2860 06

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Telescope Position Sensor Circuit Short to Ground or Open

DTC B2860 5A

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Telescope Position Sensor Circuit Plausibility Failure

DTC B2860 61

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Telescope Position Sensor Actuator Stuck

DTC B2880 01

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Tilt Position Sensor Circuit Short to Battery

DTC B2880 06

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Tilt Position Sensor Circuit Short to Ground or Open

DTC B2880 5A

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Tilt Position Sensor Circuit Plausibility Failure

DTC B2880 61

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Tilt Position Sensor Actuator Stuck

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit Description

The memory seat module (MSM) determines the position of the steering column based on inputs received from the tilt or telescope position sensors built into the tilt or telescope actuators. The MSM supplies a 5-volt reference and a low reference to the sensors and monitors the column position via the steering column tilt or telescope sensor signal circuit.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition ON

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B2860 01

The steering column telescope sensor signal voltage is greater than 4.8 volts for more than 2 seconds.

B2860 06

The steering column telescope sensor signal voltage is less than 0.2 volt for more than 2 seconds.

B2860 5A

An incorrect steering column telescope sensor signal voltage is seen.

B2860 61

The steering column telescope sensor signal voltage does not change when the telescope actuator is commanded.

B2880 01

The steering column tilt sensor signal voltage is greater than 4.8 volts for more than 2 seconds.

B2880 06

The steering column tilt sensor signal voltage is less than 0.2 volt for more than 2 seconds.

B2880 5A

An incorrect steering column tilt sensor signal voltage is seen.

B2880 61

The steering column tilt sensor signal voltage does not change when the telescope actuator is commanded.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Steering column tilt operations are suspended.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* A current DTC will clear when the malfunction is no longer present

* A history DTC will clear after 50 malfunction-free ignition cycles.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Schematics [1][2]Electrical Diagrams

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views A/C Compressor Clutch

Description and Operation

Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Programming and Relearning for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Tilt Sensor and Telescope Sensor parameter. The readings should be between 0.2 and 4.8 volts.

If not within the specified range, refer to Tilt/Telescope Sensor Circuit Malfunction.

2. Command the column to tilt up and down and telescope in and out using the tilt/telescope switch. The column should move in the commanded direction.

If the column does not operate as specified, refer to Tilt/Telescope Actuator Circuit Malfunction.

Circuit/System Testing

Telescope or Tilt Sensor Circuit Malfunction

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the steering wheel tilt/telescope position sensor.

2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 2.0 ohms between the low reference circuit terminal B and ground.

If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.

3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal C and ground.

If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.

If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.

4. Verify the scan tool Tilt Sensor and Telescope Sensor parameter is less than 0.2 volt.

If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuits listed below for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.

* Tilt Sensor terminal A

* Telescope Sensor terminal D

5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuits listed below and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal C. Verify the scan tool tilt sensor and telescope sensor parameter is greater than 4.8 volts.

* Tilt Sensor terminal A

* Telescope Sensor terminal D

If less than the specified range, test the appropriate signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.

6. If all circuits test normal, replace the steering column.

Tilt/Telescope Actuator Circuit Malfunction

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the tilt/telescope actuator.

2. Install a test lamp between the control circuit terminals listed below of the tilt/telescope motor.

* Tilt Up/Tilt Down terminals 1 and 2

* Telescope Forward/Telescope Rearward terminals 1 and 2

3. Command the column to tilt up and down or telescope in and out using the tilt/telescope switch. The test lamp should illuminate with each command.

If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the appropriate tilt/telescope control circuits for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the MSM.

4. If all circuits test normal, replace the steering column.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Steering Column Replacement Steering Column Replacement

* Control Module References Programming and Relearning for MSM replacement, setup, and programming