Tilt function on st184 steering wheel not working

[trd_st184]

I'm trying to diagnose why the automatic lift steering column on a st184 isn't working.

For those that may not know about this, when you take the keys out of the ignition of a st184 celica the steering wheel will tilt upright. When you want to drive again you lower the steering wheel once the keys are in the ignition.

Mine is holding the KEY IN position. I do prefer it staying in the one position even if the key is in or out but its one of those things i'd like to get working properly.

Any ideas to why its not working please?

Thanks
Adrian

[AndyTTR]

Man, this car of yours sounds like a bit of a basket case...

Have you pulled it apart and had a look at the mechanism? Is it mechanical or electronic (like in a Soarer / Aristo)? Sounds like it might just need a clean-up and a bit of grease?

[warrior]

there is a wire that plugs into the release, make sure its plugged in and still producing a current after the ignition is off. check fuses etc.

cya

karl

ps. hey Andy. long time no speak. hows things?

[trd_st184]

Man, this car of yours sounds like a bit of a basket case...

Have you pulled it apart and had a look at the mechanism? Is it mechanical or electronic (like in a Soarer / Aristo)? Sounds like it might just need a clean-up and a bit of grease?

Long time no speak bud.
I'm back to a ST184 haha. After buying a huge list of cars i'm slowly settling down


- Red ST162 SX
- Red AE82 Twincam
- Another Red ST162 SX
- White ST162 Celica SX with 3sgte
- Red AE93 Corolla with 20 Valve
- White ST162 Celica SX with 3sgte
- Black ST184
- White 1993 Subaru Liberty LX
- Dark Blue 1991 Subaru Legacy GT
- Red 1993 Toyota Celica ST184 SX


5 Red Cars
2 Corollas
2 Subarus
6 Toyota Celicas lol

there is a wire that plugs into the release, make sure its plugged in and still producing a current after the ignition is off. check fuses etc.

cya

karl

ps. hey Andy. long time no speak. hows things?

Thanks for that bud i'll check it out tomorrow.

[DrNick]

So if I unplug this wire on mine , the wheel will stay in the downward position?
I hate how the wheel slams upwards when i take the key out.

[trd_st184]

So if I unplug this wire on mine , the wheel will stay in the downward position?
I hate how the wheel slams upwards when i take the key out.

Maybe I should leave mine as is lol