NHTSA ID Number: 10024762
Manufacturer Communication Number: 08-02-35-002
Summary
POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN INOPERATIVE, DTC B2860/B2880 SET (REPLACE STEERING COLUMN TILT WHEEL POSITION SENSOR). *NJ
Condition
Power tilt/telescope steering column is inoperative.
DTC B2860 and/or B2880 set.
Correction
Follow published DTC diagnostics. If it is determined to be a fault within the steering column tilt/telescope position sensor, then replace the sensor with P/N 25897117.
Parts
| Description | Part Number |
| Sensor, Steering Column Tilt Wheel Position | 25897117
General Motors SENSOR 25897117
|
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NHTSA ID Number: 10024762
Manufacturer Communication Number: 08-02-35-002
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#08-02-35-002: POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN INOPERATIVE, DTC B2860/B2880 SET (REPLACE STEERING COLUMN TILT WHEEL POSITION SENSOR) (MAR 12, 2008)
| Subject: | Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column Inoperative, DTC B2860/B2880 Set (Replace Steering Column Tilt Wheel Position Sensor) |
| Models: | 2008 Buick |
| 2008 Cadillac |
|
| with Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column (RPO N38) |
Condition
Some customers may comment that the power tilt/telescope steering column is inoperative.
A scan tool may reveal DTC B2860 and/or B2880 set.
Correction
Follow published DTC diagnostics. If it is determined to be a fault within the steering column tilt/telescope position sensor, then replace the sensor with P/N 25897117.
The steering column tilt/telescope position sensor is now available for service as a separate part. The sensor was formerly available only as part of the entire steering column assembly. DO NOT replace the steering column assembly for this condition. Refer to the Steering Column Tilt Wheel Position Sensor Replacement procedure in SI.
Parts
| Part Number | Description |
| 25897117
General Motors SENSOR 25897117
|
Sensor, Steering Column Tilt Wheel Position |
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
| Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
| E7693
(CTS) |
Steering Column, Tilt Wheel Position Sensor Replacement | 1.4 hrs* |
| E7693
(Enclave) |
Steering Column, Tilt Wheel Position Sensor Replacement | 1.5 hrs* |
| Add: | Diagnosis Time | 0.0-0.3 hr |
| *This time is updated from the current Labor TIme Guide. The next update of the Labor TIme Guide will contain this change. | ||
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