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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 09:35 PM
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Telescopic Steering does not work

I believe this is manual (not motorized) but mine does not work. Stuck in one position and does not respond when I pull the tab lever. Anybody have the fix?


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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 02:44 AM
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You have to pull out the locking lever, than pull out or push in the steering wheel itself. When you're done adjusting, push the locking lever back in.
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 08:50 AM
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Yes, I am following correct procedure but it does not move. I figure if it is released by a cable (or something like that), it has broken. Has anyone else had to fix this?
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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 02:52 AM
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I'll be removing some covers around the steering wheel soon to inspect the coupling and I'll have a look :-)
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 03:17 PM
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Th, let me know what you see.
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 06:51 AM
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Hey mate. I removed the bottom cover, but couldn't see anything that moves when I lock/Unlock the steering wheel. I guess the whole mechanism is around the lever.

Edit: here's a picture of the steering shaft. Looks like you're looking for item 71, part # 1704600146


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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 09:11 PM
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thanks. hmm, looks complicated. Guess I will have to pull the cover off for a look see. Is your RHD?
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 02:28 AM
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No, LHD, but I would guess that this particular part is the same. The bottom cover is easy to remove, I have no idea about the one around the steering wheel/key.
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OK thanks. Sidetracked trying to get the power move. I Robbed a bunch of motors and seat control modules from a wreck. Will plug stuff in and see if they move...
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