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Dec 19, 2005 | 09:27 PM

ratsrides2

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ignition switch rod

i replaced the ign switch on the colum and to my suprise the rod moves sideways instead of straight, will not start the truck, help on changing rod would be deeply appreciated,

ford bronco 1988,5.0 4x4 full sized, fully loaded with tilt,cruize,air power windows,rear power windows and it is a collum shift automatic.

Dec 20, 2005 | 11:20 AM

bertha66

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You my want to pull your switch out agianand see if you got it in right. I don'dt thinnk it should be moving any differant than what was in it before, or you got the wrong switch.

Dec 21, 2005 | 06:14 AM

ratsrides2

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you probley did not understand my problem, the rod is moving to the side where the key switch is at, not at the electrical end. it is in the upper part of the steering column collor where the key is at.all else is ok

Dec 21, 2005 | 12:33 PM

moritz1024

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i took my steering column out completely and had absolutely no trouble replacint everything with components. i dont think u should have started that project. lol

Dec 22, 2005 | 10:27 PM

Plevna

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Sounds to me like the rod came loose of the yoke, and is being pushed to the side when you turn the key.

Dec 23, 2005 | 06:00 AM

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Dec 24, 2005 | 09:56 PM

ratsrides2

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thank you

i just wanted to say thanks for alowwing me in your forums, the problem was in the yoke and the slide was wore out, changing the collor and everything is ok now, thanks for all the advice.