Telescopic steering wheel

Steering wheel? It may have a different button/leaver for tilt than the telescoping function.

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Jan 9, 2008 - Telescopic steering wheel stopped moving ... If it won't move at all, and you don't even hear a motor, it could be a fuse; check your fuse diagram ... Steering wheel adjustment motor gone bad?
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telescopic and tilt steering not working - Cadillac Forums

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If the key won't turn in the ignition, it could be for a couple of reasons: Often this happens when the steering is locked by the ignition lock with the front wheels turned aside (e.g. when parking on a hill) or when one of the front wheels is pushed against something (e.g. curb stone). In this case, try turning the steering wheel left and right while gently jiggling the ignition key - this might help to release the steering lock.
Another possibility is that there is a problem with the ignition lock or the key itself. This happens; the key and the lock mechanism wear over time. Try to use a spare key. If nothing works, your local dealer is the best place to call.

Excellent tutorial here that helped me when I had a loose steering wheel on my 1988 Deville.

This one is not from an 89 Eldorado, but all GM Tilt/telescoping steering columns from that time are virtually identical:

http://www.diyfiero.com/dropspot/Jazzman_Steering_Rack_Rebuild.pdf

On many vehicles, the key locks the steering wheel. If the wheel is turned, it can keep the key from turning. While trying to turn the key, push the steering wheel hard to the right and if that doesn't work, push the steering wheel hard to the left.

Gary

You can use the tool you will need to some how lock the telescopic steering just enough to be able to use the tool. It will be a little hard but that is about the only way to do it. Take you time and breathe.

There is a technical service bullitin for this problem. They just replace the linkeage, and also the motor. Very common problem.

Yes it would be perfectly ok to disegauge the auto switch to keep it from moving again. It needs a tilt motor replaced . not a easy job.

Open the gear motor on the left hand side of the telelscopic assembly. Take the plate off held by 4 philips screws. Using a 10mm socket, remove the bolt holding the platic gear. Remove plastic gear and insert the reverse way. Over the years, one side of the gears get worn out.