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Oct 4, 2010 | 09:51 PM

westyweekend

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Push Steering wheel to start

Hi,
I'm new to this list. I recently bought a 84 f250 extra cab. A/T, tilt wheel. It needs lots of miscellaneous things done to it. One of the main things right now is starting the truck.
When I bought it, the PO said that you need to push the steering wheel forward at the 2 O'Clock position. I changed out the ignition key tumbler yesterday, and it still does it.
I figure there must be some contacts that are worn, and are connecting when I push the wheel. So my question is, what is worn out and is it replaceable? For now it's my theft prevention security device.

Thanks,
Rick
Nor Cal

Oct 4, 2010 | 10:07 PM

farmert

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There is a wishbone shaped piece made of cheap pot metal that breaks. It connects the ignition tumbler to the actual switch by way of a rod that runs down the stearing column. It is naot a hard job to replace, just a pain in the a$$, as you have to remove the steering wheel and everything under it clear down to the tilt mechanism.

Oct 5, 2010 | 05:45 AM

rhkcommander959

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mine busted once upon a time, cheap junk but i dont know of a replacement

Oct 5, 2010 | 07:44 AM

tjc transport

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replacement part available from ford dealer. cost around $13
it is called an ignition actuator

Oct 7, 2010 | 02:21 PM

westyweekend

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Thanks for the help. I'll be adding that to my to do list.

Oct 7, 2010 | 02:40 PM

Lazy K

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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-actuator.html Read the post by jas88 in this link. May help if you decide to replace the lock actuator.

Dec 18, 2010 | 08:29 PM

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Hey, new here, joined because I just bought an 89' f-250 w/7.3. and it seems to have the same problem. the guy i got it from said to turn the wheel to the right to get it to start. but after having it for one day it seems to be getting worse. could hardly start it the last time. should i try pushing on the wheel. need to be able to depend on it to make it to work and back tomorrow. HELP!