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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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Steering Column Issues

The shift selector arm is broke or a pin is loose? Not allowing me to turn the ignition. Sometimes I can move the lever and get the key to turn....how do I fix this issue?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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l don't have a pic handy but look under the dash and wiggle the shifter, you'll probably notice a couple bolts loose up there. Have a light under with you
 
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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Will try that in the morning!!! Thanks...
 
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Yeah.. and those pesky bolts, they are star headed ones too! LOL!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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yeah mine did the same thing, guy didnt tell me that when i bought it and stopped at a gas station to find out it wouldnt start, finally got it by putting it in nuetral, there are two gold bolts under there that had backed out, they are torx-30
 
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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These shouldn't have any affect on the ignition though
 
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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These shouldn't have any affect on the ignition though
But unlike a 5-speed, there's some link between the shifter and the ignition lock. Evidently that's what's hosed.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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Thanks guys, I am back in business....
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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The screws had me hostage....lol
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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Nice! My column shift has been starting to get loose. I figured I'd have to rebuild the column. This is a great & timely thread.

Thanks guys !!!!!
 
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