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Tilt Motor


TILT MOTOR





Description
- The tilt motor is installed to the steering column assembly.
- The tilt motor is activated with the automatic drive positioner control unit.
- The steering column is tilted upward/downward by changing the rotation direction of tilt motor.




Component Function Check
1.CHECK FUNCTION
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select "TILT MOTOR" in "Active test" mode using CONSULT-III.
3. Check the tilt motor operation.





Is the operation of relevant parts normal?
YES - INSPECTION END
NO - Perform diagnosis procedure. SEE Diagnosis Procedure.




Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK TILT MOTOR POWER SUPPLY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect tilt & telescopic motor connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Perform "Active test" ("TILT MOTOR") using CONSULT-III.
5. Check voltage between tilt & telescopic motor harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace tilt motor. (Built in steering column assembly.) Exploded View Removal And Installation, "WITH ELECTRIC
MOTOR : Exploded View".
NO - GO TO 2.
2.CHECK TILT MOTOR CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect automatic drive positioner control unit connector.
3. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit harness connector and tilt & telescopic motor harness connector.





4. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - Repair or replace harness.
3.CHECK TILT MOTOR
SEE Component Inspection.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace automatic drive positioner control unit. Removal And Installation.
NO - Replace tilt motor. (Built in steering column assembly.) Exploded View Removal And Installation, "WITH ELECTRIC
MOTOR : Exploded View".




Component Inspection
1.CHECK SLIDING MOTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect tilt motor connector.
3. Supply tilt motor terminals with battery voltage and check operation.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Tilt motor is OK.
NO - Replace tilt motor. (Built in steering column assembly.) Exploded View Removal And Installation, "WITH ELECTRIC
MOTOR : Exploded View".