Rate this postNISSAN MURANO Steering problems: 20.The Contact Owns A 2009 nissan murano. Immediately After Purchasing The Vehicle, The Contact Noticed That It Vibrated While Driving 40-50 Mph. The Dealer Changed The Tires Three Times, But The Failure Continues. The Failure Mileage Was 30 And Current Mileage Was 250. Updated 03/18/08.lj The Consumer Stated All 4 Tires Had The Tire Pressure Of 41psi In Each Of Tires And Were Reduced To 36psi And No Longer Vibrates.
Updated 03/18/08.tr0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Mileage was 30 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JN8AZ18W79W. NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in DEWITT, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20080130.
Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. NISSAN MURANO 2009 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. NISSAN MURANO 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER’S NAME: BURDICK NISSAN. DEALER’S CITY: CICERO. DEALER’S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER’S ZIPCODE: 13039.Jan 30, 2008The Rack And Pinion And Rear Differential Of My 2009 murano Le Is Defective. The Rack And Pinion Has Stopped Working Twice And Needs To Be Replaced For The Third Time. The Rear Differential On The Car Has Also Failed And Needed To Be Replaced.
The Steering Pump Has Also Stopped Working And Needs To Be Replaced. The Car Was Purchased In April 2008 And Has Had Documented Steering Problems Since. The Dealership (koppel nissan) Has Given Me A Hard Time And nissan Has Not Addressed The Issue. This Steering Problem Causes The Steering Wheel To Stop Working And I Have Had Several Incidents Were My Children And I Have Been Almost Hit. This Is A Huge Safety Issue And The Fact That The Rack And Pinion Are On Back Order May Indicate This Is A Wide Spread Problem. I Have Been Told By Mechanics To Submit A Lemon Claim To The State Of Ny.
I Have Inquired With Both The Dealership And Manufacture With No Success. I Approaching The Statute Of Limitation Under The Ny Lemon Law And Fear That Repairing The Rack And Pinion And Steering Pump Will Not Resolve The Problem And I Will Not Be Able To File A Claim. With Everything That Is Going On With Toyota I Feel It Is Important To Reach Out To You So That You Can Alert Others Who May Be Having The Same Problem.trMileage was 1448 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JN8AZ18W19W. NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in NEW YORK, NY.
2) Adjust the driver seat, outside mirrors, power tilt & telescope steering. Or 'Exit'/'B') until the seats, steering wheel, mirrors and adjustable. The vehicle is not moving. Seat and power telescopic steering column movement. The CTS-V automatic transmission will not automatically.
Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.Jan 31, 2010Column 2009 nissan murano: The Steering Column Power Adjustment (tilt Or Telescope) Does Not Work Or Makes Abnormal Noise When Operating The Switch.trMileage was 52000 miles. NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in KING GEORGE, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.
Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.Aug 29, 2010On Tuesday, August 2, 2011, I Was Driving On A Major Expressway. While Trying To Exit From The Expressway, The Steering Wheel On My 2009 nissan murano Locked, Making It Impossible For Me To Turn It. I Was Almost Hit By An 18-wheel Semi-trailer Truck.
The Incident Resulted In Black Skid/tire Marks On The Side Of The Road By My Car And The Truck That Was Trying To Avoid From Hitting Me. Nissan‘s Contracted Towing Service Had To Tow My Vehicle Into nissan‘s Shop Since The Vehicle Could Not Be Driven Safely After The Incident.
On August 3, The Service Advisor Called To Say That The Problem With The Steering Wheel Had Been Fixed. He Indicated That The Steering Wheel Would Not Turn Because Of A Faulty Serpentine Belt. He Said The Serpentine Belt Was Replaced, That They Had Test Drove The Vehicle Before Its Release To Me, And That The Vehicle Was Now Safe To Drive. It Should Be Noted That My nissan Had Previously Been In nissan‘s Shop Barely A Week Before The August 2nd Incident, On July 21st, For Other Defect Issues Which Were Covered By Warranty. When The Car Was In The Shop For The July Repairs, The Service Representatives Had Indicated That They Had Done A Full Inspection Of The Vehicle. What Is Interesting To Me Is That During The Full Inspection, nissan Did Not Discover Anything Wrong With The Serpentine Belt Then. If The Belt Were Wearing Away, nissan Should Have Been Able To Discover And Disclose The Wear And Tear During The Full Inspection In Late July.
Even After The Serpentine Belt Was Replaced On August 3, 2011, The Steering Wheel Is Still Difficult To Steer. I’m Not Sure Whether This Is A Manufacturing/design Defect, But I Think This Should Be Looked Into Carefully Since This Is Obviously A Serious Safety Issue. If A Driver Is Slowing Down To Get Ready To Turn But Suddenly Cannot Turn Because Of A Problem With The Steering Wheel, Another Vehicle Traveling Behind Could Easily Hit The Driver In Front. This Could Result In A Tragic Accident.ttMileage was 69036 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JN8AZ18W19W. NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in RICHTON PARK, IL.
Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. NISSAN MURANO 2009 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.Aug 02, 2011For The Month Of August 2011, My 2009 nissan murano Has Experienced Four (4) Steering Wheel Failures That Could’ve Resulted In Serious Bodily Injury Or Death.
Hawkinson nissan Replaced The Serpentine Belt At Least Twice In Less Than A Two-week Period In August Of This Year Because It Was Shredded. Although The Dealership Had Done Multiple Multi-point Inspections This Month, They Reported That There Was No Evidence Of Any Pending Failure Of The Serpentine Belt When They Did The Inspections. In Addition, On August 8, 2011, The Technician Found A “pass Side Rack And Pinion Boot Filling Up With Fluid From Bad Seal In Power Steering Rack,” According To The Invoice.
Nissan Found A Leak In The Power Steering High Pressure Line. Nissan Repaired The Problem By Replacing The High Pressure Power Line And Power Steering Rack. They Also Bled The Power Steering Fluid System And Performed A Front End Alignment, According To The Invoice. I Do Not Think The 2009 nissan murano Is Safe To Drive Because I Was Nearly Killed Or Badly Injured Multiple Times. They Need To Recall The Vehicle Since They’ve Attempted To Correct Issues With The Steering Wheel On Multiple Times With No Avail.
I’m Afraid Of Them Returning The Vehicle To Me Since The Mechanics Obviously Cannot Fix The Problem Since It’s Most Likely A Defect That’s Causing The Serpentine Belt To Constantly Shred With No Prior Evidence Of Pending Failure Or Wear And Tear.trMileage was 69639 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JN8AZ18W19W. NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in RICHTON PARK, IL. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.Aug 16, 2011The Contact Owns A 2009 nissan murano.
The Contact Stated That The Steering Wheel Column Adjuster Failed. When The Engine Was Started, The Contact Heard A Grinding Noise And Was Unable To Turn The Steering Wheel.
The Vehicle Was Not Taken To The Dealer To Be Diagnosed Or Repaired The Vin Was Not Available. The Failure And The Current Mileage Was 53,000.Mileage was 53000 miles. NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in AUDUBON, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.Oct 10, 2011The Contact Owns A 2009 nissan murano.
The Contact Stated While Attempting To Adjust The Steering Wheel, It Became Stuck In The Up Position And Could Not Be Lowered. Since The Contact Was Unable To Lower The Steering Wheel It Was Difficult To Drive The Vehicle. The Vehicle Was Taken To The Dealer Who Stated The Tilt Motor For The Steering Wheel Was Defective. The Failure Mileage Was 65,000 And The Current Mileage Was 70,000.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.
Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JN8AZ18W39W. NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in SHELTON, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.Mar 13, 2012Problem With The Tilt And Telescope Of The Steering Column. When Turning On The Car, Gears Seem To Be Grinding And The Automatic Feature No Longer Works. Wheel Does Not Return To The Pre-set Location.
Also The Auto Seat Feature Does Not Return To The Pre-set Location. There’s A Big Problem With The Electrical System In The 2009 nissan murano. A Couple Of Months Ago, It Cost Me Over $500 To Get The Rear Hatch Door Fixed When All Of A Sudden It Locked Shut. Of Course, There’s No Way To Unlock This Manually From Inside The Vehicle And This Could Be A Potential Safety Hazard.tr0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.
Mileage was 36900 miles. NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in TEWKSBURY, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.Aug 15, 2012The Steering Wheel Motors To Move Wheel Up, Down And In, Out Are Broken And Steering Wheel Stuck In Up Position Making The Car Difficult To Drive. Took Vehicle To Dealer.
They Want $933 To Replace These Known Defective Motors. The Warranty They Provide For The Replacement Is For 12 Months Or 4000 Miles. Nissan Must Not Have Much Faith In These Motors.tr0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.
Mileage was 66000 miles. NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in DUBLIN, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.Dec 01, 2012The Steering Column Is Stuck And The Motor And Gears Failed. This Has Been Listed More Than 100 Times On The Internet In Various Blogs. Turns Out The Automatic Adjustment Each Time You Get In And Out Of The Car Kills The Motor And Gears And Is Actually Addressed In A Service Bulletin Ntb-09-073 Having This Happen Also Affected The Air Bag And The Warning Light Is Now On.tr0 person(s) were injured.
0 person(s) died. Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JN8AZ18W99W.
NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in GREER, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.
Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.Feb 05, 2013The Automatic Adjustment Of The Steering Column Gears Are Broken And The Steering Wheel Is Stuck In The Up Position.tr0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.
Mileage was 76000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JN8AZ18W09W. NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in DOUGLAS, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.
Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.June 21, 2013When My Wife Got Out Of The Vehicle, The Automatic Steering Column Adjusting Motor Made A Terrible Noise And Stopped Working Locking The When In The Down Position.tr0 person(s) were injured.
0 person(s) died. Mileage was 19991 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JN8AZ18W09W.
NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in PADUCAH, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.June 28, 2013The Automated Steering Column Tilt Ceased To Operate. Dealer Said The Installation Of A New Tilt Motor Was Required. Cost To Install New Tilt Motor, Including Labor And Tax, Was $555.36. I Paid This Amount To Dealer For Replacement. Nissan Motor Company Has A Problem When An Automated Mechanism, As This On 5 Year Old Car, Fails.0 person(s) were injured.
0 person(s) died. Mileage was 46500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JN8AZ18WX9W.
NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in CHESTER SPRINGS, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.Apr 16, 2014Upon Parking The Subject Vehicle, It Was Observed That The Powered Tilt Mechanism In The Steering Column Would Not Function Properly. One Could Hear The Drive Motor Operating, But The Column Would Not Move To Its Normally Stowed Position. Further, Any Attempts To Adjust The Steering Column Up Or Down Via The Control Button Resulted In An Electric Drive Motor Noise, But No Motion Of The Steering Column Without Assisting Such Motion By Pushing Up Or Down On The Steering Wheel.
The Vehicle Was Taken To nissan Autonation Arapahoe (10030 East Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, Co 80112), Where Both The Steering Column Tilt And Telescope Drive Motor Assemblies Were Replaced At Full Cost To The Car Owner, Thereby Remedying The Malfunction. After First Observation Of The Malfunction And Prior To The Repair, The Driver Did Not Experience Any Uncommanded Change In The Steering Column Position While Driving, However Given The Failure Mechanism, The Driver Felt It Important To Report This Incident In The Event Such Uncommanded Change In Steering Column Position May Be Possible While Driving. It Should Be Noted That nissan Has Issued A Service Bulletin For Repair Of This Mechanism, No. Ntb-09-073, Which Appears To Be Related To Nhtsa #10030573.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Mileage was 77900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JN8AZ18W79W.
NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in CASTLE ROCK, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.June 27, 2014While The Vehicle Was In Motion The Electric Tilt Steering Wheel Just Electrictly Just Motored To The Fully Down Position Putting Exstreme Pressure On The Top Of Your Knee And Thighs And Will Not Return Up When Using The Joystick On The Side Of The Column.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Mileage was 99000 miles.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JN8AZ18WX9W. NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.July 24, 2014Steering Tilt Motor Locked With Steering Wheel All The Way Up, Making Driving Difficult, Gears Appear To Be Stripped For Both The Tilt Motor And The Telescope Motor. I Have The Vehicle In For $1000 In Repairs.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.
Mileage was 69000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JN8AZ18W89. NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in CASTLE ROCK, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.Aug 16, 2014The Contact Owns A 2009 nissan murano. After The Contact Adjusted The Steering Wheel, It Failed To Move From The Tilt Position.
The Vehicle Was Taken To An Independent Mechanic. The Technician Diagnosed That The Telescopic Motor And Tilt Motor Needed To Be Replaced. The Vehicle Was Not Repaired. The Manufacturer Was Notified Of The Failure. The Failure Mileage Was 47,000.updated 10/15/14.bf0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Mileage was 47000 miles.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JN8AZ18WX9W. NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in SANTA ANA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.Sept 09, 20142009 nissan murano. Consumer Writes In Regards To Engine Belts And Steering Wheel Problems.smd The Consumer Stated After He Left The Dealer, He Heard A Grinding Sound When He Tried To Adjust The Steering Wheel, Which He Had Not Experienced Before. The Dealer Stated It Was A Know Problem, And There Was Nothing They Could Do.jbNISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in CHESTERFIELD, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.
Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER’S NAME: WEST COUNTRY NISSAN.
DEALER’S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 636-394-0330. DEALER’S CITY: BALLWIN. DEALER’S STATE CODE: MO. DEALER’S ZIPCODE: 63011.Sept 11, 2014The Tilt Steering Motor Has Stopped Working. The In And Out Motor Went Out Shortly After We Purchased This Pre-owned Vehicle In 2012. Then, A Few Weeks Ago, The Tilt Mechanism Spontaneously Tilted To The Farthest Down Position Possible.
We Then Had To Hold The Control Up As Well As Apply Significant Pressure Upwards To Get The Steering Wheel To Return To The Desired Position. Luckily, We Were Not Driving At The Time Of This Incident, However I Have Read In Some Discussion Threads Regarding This Issue That Some Drivers Have Experienced This Issue While Driving.
Now The Tilt Mechanism Does Not Work All Together (in, Out, Up Or Down). We Took The Vehicle To Our Nearest nissan Dealer, And They Said There Is No Recall For This Issue, And It Is Not Covered Under Our Warranty.
I Contacted nissan Of North America And They Have Stated That There Is Nothing They Can Do To Help Us At This Time. There Are Several Discussion Threads On The Internet Regarding This Issue For The 2009 nissan Murrano. It Is Only A Matter Of Time Before This Causes An Accident With A Potential Injury Or Worse. Nissan Needs To Address This Issue Before It Gets To This Point.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died. Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JN8AZ18W29W.
NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in MISSION VIEJO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.Oct 01, 2014The Tilt And Telescoping Steering Wheel Adjustment Stopped Working. Motors Runs, But There Is Just A Grinding Sound. Wheel Set Itself To The Lowest Position Pinning My Legs To The Seat.0 person(s) were injured.
0 person(s) died. Mileage was 60000 miles. NISSAN MURANO 2009 problem was reported in ROCKY HILL, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.
Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.Dec 14, 20122009 NISSAN MURANO problems and complaints, and up-to-date recall information.
If you are researching a used NISSAN MURANO, driving a 2009 NISSAN MURANO, or if you are planning to purchase one, review owner-reported Steering problems and defects. Posted on Author Tags.
My SO has an 01 LS430. The tilt wheel is stuck in its lowest position. I have searched the forum for possible solutions.
I have not found one yet.- there is no 'whirring' noise (as if motor is running) when the control is operated.- the fix described elsewhere on the forum (shimming drive gear) does not describe the '01. The drive gear/motor assembly is not accessible like it is described for earlier models. The coverings over the steering column are removable as described but the motor assembly looks like nothing in the pictures. Was there a significant change in the newer models?I am hoping someone else has had this problem and can offer some advice.Thanks. There were numerous changes to the tilt/telescope system over the years. Personally, I think the worst change was the discontinuation the on/off switch that was on the gen 1 LS.The attached TSIB might at least show you what the components look like if you want to do some disassembly.Have you checked the fuses?
There are at two associated with the tilt/telescope system in my 2000 LS400 - both are in the large fuse box under the hood. Check the owners manual of your LS430 for the function of each fuse. If not in your owners manual, the fuse functions are on the inside of each fuse cover including the one under the dash.
On my 00 LS, the fuses for the tilt/telescope also are for other things including power locks and windows. I assume you would have noticed if other electrical devices were not working.
I have the two volume repair manual set for my 2000 LS400 and they don't appear to contain information about diagnosing problems with the tilt/telescope system. They do have 15 pages devoted to removing and replacing components of the system but I see no mention of position sensors. One of the diagrams shows an ECU for the tilt/telescope system under the dash.Some people have the automatic tilt/telescope feature disabled - especially as a car ages or when the tilt/telescope system begins to show signs of problems. The dealer or a competent repair shop can disable the automatic tilt/telescope by using a handheld scan tool and appropriate program card. The tilt/telescope would still work manually with the toggle button on the steering wheel column but would no longer be controlled by the memory buttons on the drivers door.The problem you are having may be something simple like a bad switch or a loose connection.
The tilt/telescope system often makes grinding and groaning noises before something mechanical in the system fails. I have the same problem with my 01 LS430. Did you every resolve this? If so, how?David.FolksTILT STEERING NOT OPERATING ON LS430Just fixed mine tonight 02 LS430 Ultra.
Tilt was inoperable and on lowest (and most inconvenient) setting. Took about 30 mins. 3 screws (1 bottom, 2 on front face of shroud that you must turn steering wheel 90 degrees each way to access) to remove shroud.Motor was stuck. Was making very quiet clicking noise when I tried the switch. On 02, the motor assembly is parallel and below the steering column shaft.
2 metric allen keys and the motor releases from the column in which the steering wheel can be now lifted up. This will allow the motor to be free to be manually spun and manipulated by hand to free up. There may be an E clip that is on the worm gear that may be very tight and jamming the motor. Once the motor is spun to free it's movement, you can disconnect the harness, spin the motor to get it free (gear may need to be lubricated), the motor can be repositioned in a manner to have the column tilted to the level desired. Once that's done, reassemble and enjoy.
I snapped several photos that I'll included that will make it more easily to visualize. Studying it and determining the cause took about 1 hour. Once you know what you need to do, job should take appx 30 mins or less, assuming you have the correct tools and are mechanically inclined.This is the view from the left side of the column. Remove the gold colored hex head bolt which releases the harness. The black hex head screw to the lower right of that is the right motor captive screw to be removed.This is the view from the bottom.
A black colored hex head cover screw which contains a small spring and guide has been removed. The worm gear (long straight expoosed screw like mechanism) is attached to the tilt motor. The E clip that was jamming the motor was located on the worm gear (motor is at the top of the photo, worm gear is attached to the shaft of the motor, E clip is located (removed in this photo) in the area just above where the gear threads begin.View from the right of the steering column. Black hex head screw in middle of photo is the right captive screw on the motor.Email or message me with questions.BestRick.
I have the same problem with my 01 LS430. Did you every resolve this? If so, how?David.FolksTILT STEERING NOT OPERATING ON LS430Just fixed mine tonight 02 LS430 Ultra. Tilt was inoperable and on lowest (and most inconvenient) setting.
Took about 30 mins. 3 screws (1 bottom, 2 on front face of shroud that you must turn steering wheel 90 degrees each way to access) to remove shroud.Motor was stuck. Was making very quiet clicking noise when I tried the switch. On 02, the motor assembly is parallel and below the steering column shaft. 2 metric allen keys and the motor releases from the column in which the steering wheel can be now lifted up.
This will allow the motor to be free to be manually spun and manipulated by hand to free up. There may be an E clip that is on the worm gear that may be very tight and jamming the motor. Once the motor is spun to free it's movement, you can disconnect the harness, spin the motor to get it free (gear may need to be lubricated), the motor can be repositioned in a manner to have the column tilted to the level desired. Once that's done, reassemble and enjoy.
I snapped several photos that I'll included that will make it more easily to visualize. Studying it and determining the cause took about 1 hour. Once you know what you need to do, job should take appx 30 mins or less, assuming you have the correct tools and are mechanically inclined.This is the view from the left side of the column. Remove the gold colored hex head bolt which releases the harness. The black hex head screw to the lower right of that is the right motor captive screw to be removed.This is the view from the bottom.
A black colored hex head cover screw which contains a small spring and guide has been removed. The worm gear (long straight expoosed screw like mechanism) is attached to the tilt motor. The E clip that was jamming the motor was located on the worm gear (motor is at the top of the photo, worm gear is attached to the shaft of the motor, E clip is located (removed in this photo) in the area just above where the gear threads begin.View from the right of the steering column. Black hex head screw in middle of photo is the right captive screw on the motor.Email or message me with questions.BestRickRick,I have an 03 with the same problem.
The steering wheel is stuck in the down driving position and will not tilt or telescope. If I try the switch on the steering column, it will move up or down about a half inch, but will not telescope at all. When trying the switch, I can hear a faint chirp noise. If you get this message, please respond to my email at [email protected] have some other questions for you.Thanks,Mike.
My SO has an 01 LS430. The tilt wheel is stuck in its lowest position. I have searched the forum for possible solutions. I have not found one yet.- there is no 'whirring' noise (as if motor is running) when the control is operated.- the fix described elsewhere on the forum (shimming drive gear) does not describe the '01.
The drive gear/motor assembly is not accessible like it is described for earlier models. The coverings over the steering column are removable as described but the motor assembly looks like nothing in the pictures. Was there a significant change in the newer models?I am hoping someone else has had this problem and can offer some advice.ThanksI have 96 LS which occasionally has problem with being stuck in its lowest position as you've described.
Few weeks ago I replaced battery as old one was getting quite weak and since then my auto tilt feature has been working well. Before you try disassembling the assembly why not try disconnecting the battery as it appears it resets the auto tilt feature? Hi,i have a 2000 lexus ls400.
The tilt stopped working last saturday. I removed the cover (1 screw on the bottom and 2 on top-with engine running turn thesteering wheel until both screw are showing. Move the wheel as far as it goes towards you and then separate the covers.
I tapped on the motor2 to 3 times with a hammer and then the tilt started working again.if you look on the bottom of the steering, the worm screw(about 3-4 inches) attaches to it. There is a tan connection to the motor. Move the lock (clip)away from the connector then pull the connector. NOTE: BEFORE DO ALL THIS, WITH YOUR IGNITION TO ON, TILT YOUR WHEEL TO THE DESIRED POSTION. Then secure the dangling connection with electic tape.install cover back then your good to go. Rick, Thanks much for your post!
You helped me get my '01 fixed. It is now stationary in the position I prefer.I know this is an old post, but I do have one question. The motor spun freely as soon as I disconnected the allen bolts. As such, I simply assumed that the motor is dead and didn't bother with the E clip (the motor makes no noise and there isn't the slightest movement when I try to tilt it with the switch). Do you think that it might be worth me taking it apart again to examin the E clip? Thanks, rick.
Just did my 2002 today. Didnt have to take the gold hex screw out, just disconnected both ends of the harness.
The motor will spin on the shaft once the st wheel is raised, held my st. Wheel up with a stick but be carefull or youll smash your fingers if the wheel drops. As stated, the problem is the motor gets jammed up against the e clip and wont back out. I just rotated it one revolution away from the clip, reatached the captive allen bolts, and now works great. It only tilts about an inch instead of 1.25 or 1.5 inches, but i dont care as it now works.
I maybe could have removed the e clip to retain full movement, but i figured its there for a reason, dont know. Thanks for the help. My 2004 LS430 had the steering wheel stuck in the lowest position, and was not moving up or down. I had an estimate of $961 to fix this.
They claimed the motor is bad and needed to change. I just didn't think I wanted to spend that much for the inconvenience of having it be too low.I actually opened the casing around the steering wheel, found the shaft of the tilt motor. There was also an allen head screw or bolt, I just loosened it a bit, then with a needle nose pliers, twisted the shaft by hand and saw the steering wheel go up. I kept doing it, got it all the way up. Then a surprise, I turned the ignition on, and then the tilt started to work.I tried a few times, it works, but I'm not pushing my luck, so it is just in the 95% up position, it is very comfortable. Thanks to all thecontributors that gave me the idea of doing it.
Same thing on my 01 after new battery and not 1 service manager at 3 dealers had an answer. Well, I do, Just disconnect positive terminal for 10 min. And just like magic the tilt works again.Can you believe it, people at a dealership know so little about what they sell. This is fix if motor is not bad or stuck which 3 screws removing steering plastic will tell you.Also when you hear rear speaker blow out, and do not feel like having a $430 new one broken off in your!Removed!, remove rear grill and put clear silicon caulk on rip and your good to go next day for at least 6years so far.
Had the tilt/telescope get stuck two times in the past 5-6 years in my 99. The first time it was in the shop and they were not sure what made it start working again. It got stuck again two days ago in the up position.
Neither the tilt nor telescope function would work. I could hear a soft chirp when pushing the control but the wheel did not move.I disconnected the positive terminal of the battery for about 30 minutes, reconnected it, and, wala, the tilt/telescope began working again, just like new. Hello I have an 03 plate LS 430 The tilt n slide and telescopic function stopped about six months ago I haven't been bothered about it being in the fully down position but am currently thinking of trading the car.
I took it to an auto electrician today and was told the column showed three different malfunctions on the sensors which control the motors and I would need to have a new steering column fitted which would be prohibitive as the cost would outweigh the value of the car. Am very interested in the posts I have read and the excellent photographs but am not really very mechanically minded but am willing to give it a go removing the covers and manually rotating the worm screw to get the steering wheel into a more comfortable position. One problem I have is I am unsure what an 'e clip' is?
Is this what we in UK would refere to as a circlip? Hello I have an 03 plate LS 430 The tilt n slide and telescopic function stopped about six months ago I haven't been bothered about it being in the fully down position but am currently thinking of trading the car. I took it to an auto electrician today and was told the column showed three different malfunctions on the sensors which control the motors and I would need to have a new steering column fitted which would be prohibitive as the cost would outweigh the value of the car. Am very interested in the posts I have read and the excellent photographs but am not really very mechanically minded but am willing to give it a go removing the covers and manually rotating the worm screw to get the steering wheel into a more comfortable position. One problem I have is I am unsure what an 'e clip' is? Is this what we in UK would refere to as a circlip?Maybe an e-clip should be called an immature c-clip! Here is a website about it - has a photo showing both:If your automotive electrician does not specialize in Lexus cars, he/she may be overestimating the scope of the problem.
Does any sound come from the steering wheel motors when you attempt to adjust the tilt and telescope? If there is a noise, there may be a binding issue that can be patched.
If there is no noise then there may be an electrical problem. I would be surprised if both tilt and telescope motors failed at the same time. For example, check to see if the electrical cables connected to the motors are damaged.