FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Steering Column Relay: Service and Repair

TILT RELAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION





1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

TILT RELAY INSPECTION
CONTINUITY INSPECTION
1. Disconnect and inspect the connectors between the tilt relay to the circuit breaker, CPU, tilt motor, and ground.

AUTO-TILT STEERING COLUMN TILT-UP CONDITION








1. While connecting battery positive terminal to terminal D, and battery negative terminal to B. inspect continuity between terminal H and terminal A of the tilt relay side connector.
^ If not as specified replace the tilt relay

AUTO-TILT STEERING COLUMN TILT-DOWN CONDITION








1. While connecting battery positive terminal to terminal D, and battery negative terminal to terminal J. check for continuity between terminal H and terminal I of the tilt relay side connector.
^ If not as specified, replace the tilt relay.

TILT RELAY OFF CONDITION, UP SIDE





1. Inspect continuity between terminal A and terminal C of the tilt relay side connector.
^ If there is no continuity, replace the tilt relay.

TILT RELAY OFF CONDITION, DOWN SIDE





1. Inspect continuity between terminal I and terminal C of the tilt relay side connector.
^ If there is no continuity, replace the tilt relay.