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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Steering column issues

I'm having an issue with my tilt steering column on my 85 F350. If I use the key I can't start the truck.I've eliminated the Ignition switch because I've tried to adjust both ways & that still didn't fix it. I can take the switch off & start it with a screw driver by activating the switch itself. What I have observed is that when you put the switch back on the column you can turn the switch till it starts buzzing but you can't get it to the start position. I looked down at the rod & it moves down till it gets to the start position & then it starts pushing up in the air. I haven't pulled the wheel off yet. My question is what could be wrong?
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 04:17 AM
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If it`s the same as my `87 then you have a broken actuator in the column. You will need to pull the wheel and the shroud to get to it.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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Thanks' Lazy K!
 
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