Telescoping Steering wheel adjustment, Genesis Sedan.

[drpearso]

Does anyone know if there can be an adjustment made to increase the distance the steering wheel telescopes out? This question will probably require an answer from a hyundai trained Mechanic.

If anyone can help, I would appreciate it very much. Dan

 

[veed]

per previous threads, the answer is probably no ... note that there's a TSB for the steering column for some model years; perhaps your mechanism is hosed? mine was replaced a yr ago.

 

[drpearso]

per previous threads, the answer is probably no ... note that there's a TSB for the steering column for some model years; perhaps your mechanism is hosed? mine was replaced a yr ago.

Thanks for the TSB .... I do not think my is defective, but it only telescope out about 2 inches ..... most cars with telescope wheel move out at least 4 inches. It makes a big deal if you have a bad spine to not have it telescope out more, thus it is hard to get comfortable in it.

Regardless, thanks for the info, ... will read it. Have a great Christmas. Dan

 

[drpearso]

per previous threads, the answer is probably no ... note that there's a TSB for the steering column for some model years; perhaps your mechanism is hosed? mine was replaced a yr ago.

veed - Again, thanks for the TSB. I reviewed the TSB. So I decided to measure the distance the steering column scopes out. It only moves 1 inch maximum in and out. It works fine, but the short 1 inch distance the steering column moves/travels seems redundant to even have the electric telescoping steering column.

Assume I will have to go sit in another model and see how far the steering wheel scopes out. Regards and thank you for your input. Dan

 

[drpearso]

Does anyone know if there can be an adjustment made to increase the distance the steering wheel telescopes out? This question will probably require an answer from a hyundai trained Mechanic.

If anyone can help, I would appreciate it very much. Dan

What I found out from some posts on this forum is that the distance the steering column telescopes out used to be more than the 1 inch that mine travels out now. Due to a software change for 2012-2013 the distance the steering column moves out was reduced.

I need to know if that software change can be changed back to how it was when I test drove 4 different 2013 sedans before I decided to buy a new 2013. Due to a bad spine, I made sure the position of the steering wheel after telescoping out to its maximum distance would be adequate for me, and it was adequate on the cars i drove.

But now when I received the actual car I bought, the telescoped distance is not adequate since it only telescope out 1 inch. This is like bait and switch.

If anyone knows if this telescoping software can be changed, please advise. Regards Dan

 

[mikec]

On the early model sedans with tilt/telescope issues, the problem acted like a computer's idea of the column position got out of sync with the actual position. Running the control switch all the way to the 4 stops - and holding it at each position for several seconds - would allow the computer counters to get back in sync. If I remember correctly, the tilt down and furthest away telescope commands seemed to do the trick.

mike c.

 

[drpearso]

On the early model sedans with tilt/telescope issues, the problem acted like a computer's idea of the column position got out of sync with the actual position. Running the control switch all the way to the 4 stops - and holding it at each position for several seconds - would allow the computer counters to get back in sync. If I remember correctly, the tilt down and furthest away telescope commands seemed to do the trick.

mike c.

mikec - Thanks for your post. What I am trying to find out is how to get the telescope distance out to increase to how it was before they reduced it to 1 inch.

I assume you are referring to how the telescope and tilt could be fixed on the older models. I have read that, but what i need to know if how to get the telescope to extend out more than 1 inch. It was designed to extend out much more than 1 inch, and that is what i am wanting ---- to have the telescope to extend out more.

The tilt/telescope works on my car, but it doesnt go out as far as it should go. Thanks.

 

[mpc]

I know you were asking about the limited travel range on your car. In the early cars, especially in the tilt direction, the system would sometimes go to a reduced travel just because of this out-of-sync issue; that's why I suggested you give it a try - hoping your 1" travel was a sync issue. I have a 2009 with the original style column, not the re-designed one, so mine has a couple of inches of travel and has never had the sync issues nor a TSB applied to screw it up.

I don't know what mechanism Hyundai uses now to control column travel; it used to have limit switches and they were the flaky parts in the design.

mike c.

 

[drpearso]

I know you were asking about the limited travel range on your car. In the early cars, especially in the tilt direction, the system would sometimes go to a reduced travel just because of this out-of-sync issue; that's why I suggested you give it a try - hoping your 1" travel was a sync issue. I have a 2009 with the original style column, not the re-designed one, so mine has a couple of inches of travel and has never had the sync issues nor a TSB applied to screw it up.

I don't know what mechanism Hyundai uses now to control column travel; it used to have limit switches and they were the flaky parts in the design.

mike c.

Mike c -- thxs for your reply. I did try the procedure you mentioned, but it did nothing. I assume they did some computer deal in their software which rendered the procedure you mentioned null and void, regardless, i tried it and i also appreciate you sending the information.

Seems like someone would know how to make the scope work as it was designed to work. One inch just is useless. Great car, but they are going to lose fans. Regards, Dan. & Merry Christmas.

 

[drpearso]

I know you were asking about the limited travel range on your car. In the early cars, especially in the tilt direction, the system would sometimes go to a reduced travel just because of this out-of-sync issue; that's why I suggested you give it a try - hoping your 1" travel was a sync issue. I have a 2009 with the original style column, not the re-designed one, so mine has a couple of inches of travel and has never had the sync issues nor a TSB applied to screw it up.

I don't know what mechanism Hyundai uses now to control column travel; it used to have limit switches and they were the flaky parts in the design.

mike c.

I am serious;ly about to eat my new car $, and buy a SS. Drove one the other day and it is very pragmatic .... not as luxury as the Genesis, but it is has seats which are great vs the marginal & lacking seats in the Rspec.

I should wait for the 2015 Genesis since it appears they have fixed the seats, but who knows if they will pull the rug from us on the telescope to the point where it doesnt even work except for the tilt. Still the Rspec is a nice refined, but compromised luxury car. Regards, dan

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[Gunkk]

The new Chevy SS? That thing's a monster

 

[PMCErnie]

Chevy SS? Oh, you mean the Holden Commodore. Mpg 14/21, 6-speed trans.

This review says lateral bolstering in seats needs some improvement.

http://m.autoblog.com/2013/12/09/2014-chevrolet-ss-review-first-drive/

 

[drpearso]

Chevy SS? Oh, you mean the Holden Commodore. Mpg 14/21, 6-speed trans.

This review says lateral bolstering in seats needs some improvement.

http://m.autoblog.com/2013/12/09/2014-chevrolet-ss-review-first-drive/

PCM - thanks for article. I have been keeping up on SS over the past year, but drove it the other day and the seats are completely superior to the Genesis sedan I have. There is no comparison between the two. MT warned about the Genesis seat, and I thought it might work, but is doesn't, which is to bad since the Genesis is a great car but lacks seats, but it looks like they are coming out with better seats for 2015 model Genesis but with a lot higher price on it. Cornering in the SS is really great and the seats hold you in place vs the Genesis seats ... No comparison between the two in cornering and bolstering. Wish that was not true, but it is. Regards and thanks again for article.

 

[drpearso]

The new Chevy SS? That thing's a monster

Gunk - After driving the SS it is superior balanced and really easy to drive vs Genesis. No issues with steering wheel being to far away as Genesis and SS also has nicer much easier electric steering and better cornering. SS is really easier and much more comfortable to drive, but Genesis Lexicon stereo is way better than SS.

Wish this was not true, but SS is much more comfortable to drive vs Genesis. Wish SS had the warranty of the Genesis. Regards

 

[drpearso]

Does anyone know if there can be an adjustment made to increase the distance the steering wheel telescopes out? This question will probably require an answer from a hyundai trained Mechanic.

If anyone can help, I would appreciate it very much. Dan

Asked the Hyundia service adviser if he knew of the tilt/telescope TSB which significantly reduced the range that the steering wheel travels outward toward driver. He said he would ask one of the techs, but he also said they have not had any issues with tilt/telescope.

I just want to know if I can get the telescope to move outward more than one inch which is all it moves out. I have seen the older TSB walk through showing how to replace tilt and telescope switches in the steering column. If I was not in beat down health ordeal I would take the column apart and see if there is something i can move that would allow the telescope to move out more.

As it is now, I am faced with trading a new really nice Rspec to get a car with a better seat and/or better set up regarding steering wheel. If the Geneis was not so nice, I would have already traded it ... need to make sure I do not make a mistake again. SS is what I have been looking at and drove, and same with 3.6L ATS RWD with great seats with power bolsters. And also have driven 535i with nice power bolsters, but prefer V8 as in 550i, or SS. Or just hang on and see how the 2015 Genesis works out ---- from pictures the seat looks significantly better, lower, firmer, and more bolstering. If health issue were not nipping at me, and/or if I could get the telescope wheel to adjust out more, I would just wait for 2015 June Genesis. Who knows. Regards.

 

[drpearso]

Asked the Hyundia service adviser if he knew of the tilt/telescope TSB which significantly reduced the range that the steering wheel travels outward toward driver. He said he would ask one of the techs, but he also said they have not had any issues with tilt/telescope.

I just want to know if I can get the telescope to move outward more than one inch which is all it moves out. I have seen the older TSB walk through showing how to replace tilt and telescope switches in the steering column. If I was not in beat down health ordeal I would take the column apart and see if there is something i can move that would allow the telescope to move out more.

As it is now, I am faced with trading a new really nice Rspec to get a car with a better seat and/or better set up regarding steering wheel. If the Geneis was not so nice, I would have already traded it ... need to make sure I do not make a mistake again. SS is what I have been looking at and drove, and same with 3.6L ATS RWD with great seats with power bolsters. And also have driven 535i with nice power bolsters, but prefer V8 as in 550i, or SS. Or just hang on and see how the 2015 Genesis works out ---- from pictures the seat looks significantly better, lower, firmer, and more bolstering. If health issue were not nipping at me, and/or if I could get the telescope wheel to adjust out more, I would just wait for 2015 June Genesis. Who knows. Regards.

Do any of you mechanically inclined forum members believe that the Rspec sedan telescoping feature can be adjusted so that it extends toward the driver as it was designed to do. I'm wanting to specifically extend the telescoping range beyond the 1 inch it now travels. Do you think it can be adjusted if I get into the steering column?

2 weeks ago I did sit in the Equus and Azeri in the show room at the dealers, and the range of the telescoping wheel was about 4 inches which makes a big difference for me.

I've driven the new Chevy sedan SS, and it has manual telescoping, and the seat is much nicer than the Rspec, but it is missing some of the nicer features the Rspec has. So, still trying to figure out what to do. Genesis is to nice to trade in with 4.700 miles.

Could give the Rspec to my wife, and trade her 2006 Sonata in for the 2014 Chevy SS, but I do not think having 2 cars with over 400hp each is very pragmatic. The 2006 V6 Sonata only has 43,000 miles on it and is still a really nice car -- attests to the Hyundai workmanship/quality.

OK, if any of you mechanics think the telescoping range can be adjusted, please give me your input and/or opinions. Enjoy your Genesis & Happy New Year.

 

[DRS]

Get the SS, R-Spec goes to wife. And try a SHO for giggle. Has nice adjustment and different stance to get in and out. Might help you with the back. Same for the MKS.

You should not regret having two cars with big engines. For the small amount difference in mileage, and knowing that V8 and twin turbo V6 are about to be taken out due to 55mpg Obama requirements coming, in a few years you will wish you COULd own two high power cars. IMO.

 

[drpearso]

Get the SS, R-Spec goes to wife. And try a SHO for giggle. Has nice adjustment and different stance to get in and out. Might help you with the back. Same for the MKS.

You should not regret having two cars with big engines. For the small amount difference in mileage, and knowing that V8 and twin turbo V6 are about to be taken out due to 55mpg Obama requirements coming, in a few years you will wish you COULd own two high power cars. IMO.

Well, my wife sure likes you ... LOL. I just read your post to her.

Now, after what i just read and saw regarding the 2015 Genesis, I need to hold on for the 2015 genesis. It has active bolstered seats, and a much lower 'H' point (as per the youtube video by Hyundai) which means the seats are significantly changed in a way that will help very much with my spinal ordeal. They also will have heads up display, electric steering. Again, these will also make the Genesis much easier to drive and keep the spine movement minimized vs the present Genesis sedan.

So, now i am trying to find out exactly when they will be at the dealers in 2014. Spring is what one source mentioned. I know they will have a big advertisement during the Super Bowl. Thxs for your post, and info regarding mpg issues. Regards.

 

[drpearso]

What I found out from some posts on this forum is that the distance the steering column telescopes out used to be more than the 1 inch that mine travels out now. Due to a software change for 2012-2013 the distance the steering column moves out was reduced.

I need to know if that software change can be changed back to how it was when I test drove 4 different 2013 sedans before I decided to buy a new 2013. Due to a bad spine, I made sure the position of the steering wheel after telescoping out to its maximum distance would be adequate for me, and it was adequate on the cars i drove.

But now when I received the actual car I bought, the telescoped distance is not adequate since it only telescope out 1 inch. This is like bait and switch.

If anyone knows if this telescoping software can be changed, please advise. Regards Dan

I'm still trying to see if a custom mechanic could change my power telescoping steering wheel were it can be adjusted so that it travels out more than 1 inch? I have asked Hyundai and they said they cannot change the software they put in the 2013 Genesis sedan which reduced the telescoping range down to 1 inch.

It is designed and suppose to travel approximately 4 to 5 inches out, but doesn't. I'm still trying to see if a trained mechanic can extend the range to 4 to 5 inches. Can it be done with some type of modification?

I'm appealing to this board to see if it can be done so that I do not have to trade my new 6000 mile genesis just due to the telescoping range being only 1 inch. If I trade my 8 month old Genesis I will take a huge hit money wise.

Please , if someone knows if the range can be modified to travel the designed range of 4 to 5 inches, please advise me. I simply cannot drive the car over 25 miles before I cannot drive further due to the 1 inch telescoping wheel. Thanks very much for information regarding if the range can be changed. Regards, and please help.

 

[Alwaysforward]

I contacted my Hyundai contact and he said to call this number and tell them the issue you are having to see if they can do something for you.

Consumer affairs (800) 633-5151.