A Different Tilt Motor Solution
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For me, the reach has been mostly reliable. I say mostly because I do no use a lot of reach for my preferred settings, so when the reach does not work, it is not enough to bother me. But it does not feel like it is working 100%.
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Well, there is that pesky behavior you mentioned, something about a 3 second delay in the operation of the reach mechanism after tilt is done. I seem to have that, too. Sometimes. Maybe it could be resolved by cutting that same-purposed wire in the reach wiring. This is really an argument of symmetry.
I suppose the only disappointment is that it also had no effect on the 3 second delay between tilt-up and reach-retract when removing the key. Note that that delay does not occur during the key-in sequence, nor if switching between memory 1 and memory 2, or manually adjusting. Odd, but hardly a problem in comparison with the original stutter.
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oyster (01-06-2016)
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As the instigator of this, admittedly radical solution to the apparently common tilt motor stuttering problem, I thought I too should feedback my own experiences six months down the line!
I'm pleased to say that just like Fmertz and Mikerocosm I have had not a hint of a problem with the system. I would add that my XK8 is my daily driver and the tilt reach system has therefore been cycled hundreds of times since it was modified in both summer and winter.
I'm pleased to say that just like Fmertz and Mikerocosm I have had not a hint of a problem with the system. I would add that my XK8 is my daily driver and the tilt reach system has therefore been cycled hundreds of times since it was modified in both summer and winter.
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jrstn (01-09-2016)
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When this tilt motor issues occurs, it is typically in the "higher" range of the tilt. The easiest is to keep pushing the tilt button up to see if the steering column still goes up, one little jerk at a time. This is a push, then release, then push again type of deal. Also, visually, the steering column is all the way up when there is no gap between the upper cowl and the lower part of the instrument cluster. In a sense, it is obvious when it is at the highest point. it could not go any higher. If in doubt about your car, feel free to post a picture and we can comment.
Best of luck, keep us posted.
Best of luck, keep us posted.
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This happened to me again the other day (really only maybe the 2nd or 3rd time in 8+ years). I hadn't driven the car for a few days and when I put the key in the wheel did not come down all the way. I could get it down by flicking the switch a few times (flick, come down a bit, stop, flick again, come down a bit more, stop, etc.). When I got it down to where I wanted I pushed the switch so it went all the way up and then did the routine to get it back down. After a couple of times it "cleared" itself so that I only had to hold the switch to get it up or down in one smooth motion.
I suspect it was a combination of the car sitting for a few days and maybe the battery not being at max charge.
Doug
I suspect it was a combination of the car sitting for a few days and maybe the battery not being at max charge.
Doug
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When you say 'and' it means also... some may think they need to cut two wires (those that don't read the whole thread.
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Jag#4 (04-13-2016)
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Sorry, but I don't know of any evidence that would persuade me to pursue that option, especially as my current no-cost vasectomy solution continues to provide 100% reliability!