My power tilt steering wheel is stuck in the up position. When the tilt button is activated I hear a clicking sound but there is no movement. There doesn't seem to be anything impeding motion of the piston at least not within the steering column. Is there a fuse somewhere I can check or is it more of a mechanical problem? If so how do I go about fixing this problem?

Romy Kettlewell

• 154 Answers
• Posted on Aug 13, 2009

SOURCE: Adjustable steering does not work

yes there is a motor and gear set for this problem. it is not easy to fix but can be done or you can purchase the parts from your local dealer and pay them to install them

SOURCE: Suspension noise?

If the alignment was checked then the mechanic had to shake down the front end to look for any loose parts that would effect it. Sway bar links on Mazadas commonly make noise and are not checked while doing alignment. (they do not effect tire wear) If you are handy enough to take your front wheels off you can check for play in these joints. There is a bar that runs through your car and connects to either the strut or the lower control arm. Try moving the links that connect the bar up and down to see if there is any play. Usually they loose grease and make clunking noises while force is applied. The strut mounts could also be going bad, but you would here the noise all the time.

SOURCE: Stuck electric tilt steering - Is there a manual over ride?

My 2002 millenia did the same thing. My mechanic friend had me take a screw drive and go under the steering wheel where there is an opening and tap up in there. Then my steering wheel came back down. I did however turn off the auto after that. The motor is going bad.