Thanks Caseymou! That might be the difference, because I get spring back when I turn the key to the last position, then let it go. I have to go out to get a Chilton's manual to disassemble the steering column. I wonder though if the rod, in the column is broken, will I still get springback?

I replaced my neutral safety switch, about 1.5 years ago, but that doesn't mean, that it couldn't have gone bad again. Every thread I read, & the advice I'm getting is leading to this actuator.

Big task tearing the column apart, but that's the only thing that makes since I guess. Unless you can think of something else.
Thanks again.