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Originally Posted by Supermans
I actually had my telescoping steering column become loose in my Pontiac G6 and I had to have it towed to the factory since it was unsafe to drive.. I don;t know how common this problem is so I may be the only one..
On a side note, if the Camaro wheel will be the same as the Vette's where it will have soft stops, however if it does, you might have to do this if the seat control module needs replacement or is reset. Note I didn't have the problem below however I just did a quick search. There aren't any forums dedicated to G6 owners so I'm sure it will be hard to find others with problems or story's about telescoping steering wheels and their G6's..
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...wont-move.html
Telescoping Steering Column Calibration
Telescoping Soft Stops
After replacement of the seat control module, it is necessary to program the telescoping soft stops. Each soft stop is a programmable end of travel that is set approximately 1.3 cm (0.5 inch) from the mechanical end of travel. The steering column has a soft stop set at each end of the telescoping in/out movement. The system uses soft stops to prevent wear on the system by ensuring that the steering column movement stops before it reaches its mechanical end of travel in any direction. The soft stops are initially programmed at the factory. The stop positions may be reprogrammed, which is necessary any time the seat control module is replaced, as described in the following procedure.
Telescoping Soft Stop Programming Procedure
1] Turn ignition to ON, leaving the engine off.
2] To set the telescoping in soft stop, press the telescoping COLUMN IN switch at least eight times or until the column moves.
3] Press the telescoping COLUMN IN switch and hold the switch until the column travels all the way in, and continue to hold the switch about a second after motion stops at the mechanical end of travel. The soft stop for the column in position is now set. The seat control module automatically goes back to the normal mode of operation.
4] Repeat steps 2 and 3, using the COLUMN OUT switch, to set the column out position soft stop |
The steering column on the Camaro will be a mechanical, manually operated lever only, it will not be power operated, and there will not be an option for power operated column.
For those who are unfamiliar with tilt/telescopic steering columns, GM has (finally, after all these years) adopted the Japanese and European model of free moving rake and scope. Most if not all of you are familiar with the old GM "tilt wheel" that had 6 pre-set notches that you had to choose, and no scope (although Cadillacs did have a telescopic wheel in the 1980's untill they had to start putting airbags in, then their old telescopic wheel design was impossible to incorporate to a wheel with an airbag fitted hub).
The benefits of a free moving rake and scope is that you can have the wheel and column adjust to any driver of any stature. Unlike the old Cadillac telescopic feature, the entire column scopes in and out, moving with it the ignition hole and all the column mounted controls and functions.
Japanese and European manufacturers have been using this design since the 70's, and it's one of the reasons they always got high marks for interior ergonomics.
GM is using it more and more in the last few years, and will fit all of their cars with it now. It's a very good design.