Steering Column Tilt Motor Control Circuit Performance
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B1D97 RAM Possible Causes
- Faulty Steering Column Tilt Motor
- Steering Column Tilt Motor harness is open or shorted
- Steering Column Tilt Motor circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Memory Seat Module (MSM)
How do I fix code B1D97 RAM?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Cost of diagnosing the B1D97 RAM code
The cost of diagnosing the B1D97 RAM code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
B1D97 RAM Description
The tilt, telescoping and electronic telescoping column has been designed to be serviced as an assembly; less wiring, switches, shrouds, steering wheel, etc. Most steering column components can be serviced without removing the steering column from the vehicle. The Memory Seat Module (MSM) input signal from the Steering Column Telescope Sensor is recognized in a specified voltage area. The input channel is an analog to digital converter input and the sensor is a hall sensor. The hall supply voltage is switched on when the motor becomes activated. This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will set if movement in the Tilt Motor is requested and no motor movement is detected and only if failure counters are matured for both motor directions (up/down). If the motor becomes energized and there are no hall pulses recognized after motor activation, the MSM will de-energize the motor after 2 seconds.