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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Shifting lever | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: I have a 98' suburban. i turn on my car one cold morning, Waited as it warms up a bit. I tried to ... A: Sorry about your truck. We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to replace the ... | |
| Steering columm | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: 1989 ford f150 non tilt will start but spring back to off position replaced lock cylinder A: Sorry about your truck. The most common problem with that design is the ignition switch itself. The ... | |
| lock switch on column | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: How do I get the lock out of the column A: Although you don't say what kind of car you have, we have recently uploaded pages with a description ... | |
| bypass anti theft | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: how do i bypass my anti-theft system in my 1996 buick regal custom? please help thanks A: Our company has recently uploaded pages and a description of how to bypass the VATS system on GM ... | |
| steering wheel | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: can i replace my factory steering wheel with air bag with an after market steering wheel with no air ... A: You can do whatever you want...it's your car (just kidding) yes, you can remove the steering wheel ... | |
| steering column | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: some low life tried to steal my 2000 s10 ,they broke up my steering column up pretty good ,so i ... A: I'm sorry about your truck. I guess these are the times we live in. Your truck has a passkey ... | |
| 85 Chevy K10 Ignition Problem | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: I have a 1985 Chevy K10 pickup and when I went to start it today I was able to turn the key to the ... A: Sorry about your truck. Typically what fails on your vehicle is either the lock cylinder itself, or ... | |
| 91 gm tilt column | 12/31/2011 |
| Q: Where does the dimmer switch rod come out on top?Does it go through the housing or come out the ... A: We have recently uploaded some pdf & video instructions on our company website (for a small fee) to ... | |
| 92 Grand Am Steering Tilt | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a 92 Grand Am and the steering tilt won't lock into place. The steering column just pivots ... A: Oh my goodness Ken. No locking pliers PLEASE!! To remove the covers there are 2 more screws that ... | |
| steering wheel replacement | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: Please explain how to replace the streeing wheel of my 1997 f-350 A: My company has recently uploaded web pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of ... | |
| 92 Grand Am Steering Tilt | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 92 Grand Am and the steering tilt won't lock into place. The steering column just pivots ... A: Sorry about your car. This is actually a very easy repair and fairly common on this design. The ... | |
| steering column | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: my 2000 S10 steering column was busted buy thieves they broke out the ignition switch its ... A: At this point, I cannot know for sure if you need a column or just a couple of replacement parts. ... | |
| 1990 suburban steering column problem | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: okay heres the deal i put key in the ignition turn the nuhtn happens,but when i turn the steering ... A: Sorry about your truck It sounds like a tilt column that has become so loose that it finally has ... | |
| 1993 chevy cavalier turn signal | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: my 1993 cavalier turn signal stopped working but the hazerd lights still work can. what would be the ... A: Sorry about your car. The turn signal flashers have a separate flasher than the 4 ways. Althoguh ... | |
| GM tilt column ignition switch | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: Douglas, I have a 40 Ford street rod with a GM column of unknown origin that I need to replace the ... A: I hope it's a great street rod!! As far as the stamping numbers go, they probably mean nothing. GM ... | |
| finding a steering column cover | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 85 old.cutlass supreme.Someone try to steal my car by breaking the mid section steering ... A: Sorry about your car. Our company specializes in stolen vehicle repair. Please visit our website ... | |
| Lock Cylinder not moving the actuator rode properly | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: 1994 Chevrolet Astro Van with tilt-wheel steering column. The key lock cylinder cannot go back into ... A: Sorry about your truck. The problem is the ignition actuator rack gear has broken. Here is link ... | |
| steering 1991 gmc 1500 | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: it moves side to side up and down can u drive like that or could it break or will it just get worse A: Sorry about your truck. The column is beginning to loosen inside where the tilt mechanism is ... | |
| won't come out of park | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: ....i have a 1998 buick regal,when i start the car the dash lights go crazy.the speedo needle goes ... A: Sorry for the delay. I was out of town and traveling the past few days. It very well could be the ... | |
| won't come out of park | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: ....i have a 1998 buick regal,when i start the car the dash lights go crazy.the speedo needle goes ... A: That one sounds like the VAT system failure. I believe your key has a chip on it. If so, then the ... | |
| ignition, steering column | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I put my key in the ignition of my 1997 f150 and the whole thing just kept spinning, then it just ... A: Sorry about your truck. It sounds like you have a broken rack actuator gear. The pin comes out ... | |
| steering coloum | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I replaced steering column on a 2003 Dodge Neon, I took the computer out of the same car as the ... A: Sorry for your dilemma. Although your thought process was correct, the execution is not possible. ... | |
| Install of Bulldog Remote Starter Control | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to help our son install a Bulldog Remote, model 1100, on a 1986 Bronco. We got wiring ... A: Happy Thanksgiving. This one takes me back a few years, but I will try to help you the best I can. ... | |
| Ford E350 column | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: How do you disassemble the Yellow lock,in the column so a switch can be replaced? ANSWER: Hi Bill: ... A: If it's a 1992 or newer, it sounds like you are looking at the clockspring...the wire harness for ... | |
| Haz light stuck on | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 93 suburban 4x4 wagon My husband turned the hazard lights on and now they wont shut off. I ... A: If I'm not mistaken, the hazards on your truck are on the side of the column just below the key. If ... | |
| 2001 silverado ignition cylinder housing | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I am attempting to change my ignition cylinder housing on my silverado. I removed the airbag, ... A: The key is prevented from turning back by the black plastic cable that you needed to switch over. ... | |
| 2001 silverado ignition cylinder housing | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I am attempting to change my ignition cylinder housing on my silverado. I removed the airbag, ... A: Good job so far. You do not need to go any further down to replace the upper housing. there are 3 ... | |
| jeep 1990 tilt column disassembly | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: how do i take the column apart i have to replace the lock cylinder as the jeep will start with no ... A: Sorry for the delay...I was out of town. We have recently uploaded some pdf & video instructions on ... | |
| Steering Wheel wobble | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: 2005 Camry. ~50K miles. At low speeds literally from 0-20 MPH the steering wheel wobbles the most. ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering you...I was out of town. Regarding your wobble. It sounds like a ... | |
| Steering column wobbles | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: I jumped in my 1991 GMC sierra one day and pulled to hard on the steering wheel and it popped. Now ... A: Sorry about your truck: Typically what happens is this. It has been loose a long time and you let ... | |
| Upper Steering column Replacement | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: I recently was the vicitm of an attempted theft. The would be thieves destroyed my ingnition lock ... A: OK Jon: That makes it a lot easier to discuss. Thanks As I suggested, check out the exploded view ... | |
| 2002 silverado column | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: i was wondering if this was link to my column being broken or its just a pump gone bad A: Sorry about your truck. It sounds like you may just be out of power steering fluid. These models ... | |
| Upper Steering column Replacement | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: I recently was the vicitm of an attempted theft. The would be thieves destroyed my ingnition lock ... A: I will be glad to help you, but I need to know what kind of car and design you have. Please provide ... | |
| Blinkers | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: Does the steering column have anything to do with why when i turn and then go straight again the ... A: Yes, the problem is in the turn signal switch in the steering column. You don't say what kind of ... | |
| 85 k20 wiper switch | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a question and I hope I am asking the right person. I am so lost. I found this web site ... A: Hey Rocky: Interesting question & dilemma. Going back 30 years is going to test me some. I do not ... | |
| 97 Ford F-250 steering colomn | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: I see where you said a steering column from a F-150 will fit a F-250,but I have been told that the ... A: I'm not sure why you are wanting to replace the entire steering column. Very often these can be ... | |
| 2004 siverado steering column | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I get a groaning noise when I turn. I had the steering column greased under warrenty-lasted a year ... A: The most common problem with the steering in your vehicle is the intermediate shaft. Obviously ... | |
| gear shifter repair | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2001 ford f150 that ascrew and spring and pin came out the bottom of the tube and the pin ... A: Sorry about your truck: Here’s a link to our company website with pages and description of how to ... | |
| Ignition cylinder free spinning.... | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: !!!! Here is the problem: Was shopping, and returned to my 1989 Ford F-150. Tried to start, but ... A: Sorry about your truck. It sounds like you have a broken rack actuator gear. It's a cast piece of ... | |
| Z71 4x4 wont turn over | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Z71 4x4 extended cab automatic. When I turn the key the truck will not turn over. I ... A: Your next step would be to trace the electrical path and find out where the current is stopping. I ... | |
| Steering Column sensor | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 silverado with the tow/haul mode button in the gear shift arm.Recently the tow/haul ... A: You can simply disconnect the wire for the shift lever button until you can buy a new lever and ... | |
| VATS 95 cutlass supreme | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: Okay heres the deal I have a 95 cutlass and had to replace the steering column I picked one up for ... A: OK Brandon: Thanks for the background. I just wanted to know which of the two columns were in the ... | |
| VATS 95 cutlass supreme | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: Okay heres the deal I have a 95 cutlass and had to replace the steering column I picked one up for ... A: Brandon: Sorry about your troubles. I need to know which column you are using and why you started ... | |
| vat key bypass | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1996 buick regal 3800 v6. I would like for you to send the instructions on how to bypass ... A: Our company has recently uploaded pages and a description of how to bypass the VATS system on GM ... | |
| On column shifter wont move | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I drive a 1993 chevy k1500 blazer 4x4 tilt steering automatic. when I turn the key to start it, it ... A: Sorry about your truck. I'm assuming the truck will not start either. If that's true, it sounds ... | |
| 1989 firebird steering column repair tilt | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: Need steps to take to find problem in steering column, to take apart till find problem. I have piece ... A: Sorry about your car. I'm sure we can help you. We have recently uploaded some pdf & video ... | |
| 93 jeep grand cherokee | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: I got the jeep as theft recovery,cheap I thought. Needs only ignition switch and lock.Then I find ... A: Please post or send a photo so I know which design Jeep column you have. If it is the actuator I am ... | |
| 93 jeep grand cherokee | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I got the jeep as theft recovery,cheap I thought. Needs only ignition switch and lock.Then I find ... A: Sorry about your truck. If you can send me (or post) a picture of your column damage, I can better ... | |
| 2000 silverado ignition | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 00 silverado 1500 4.8 engine. 180k mls. riding down the road or sitting at idle, the ... A: It's still the same switch. The pin count is in reference to how many electrical connections are in ... | |
| 2000 silverado ignition | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 00 silverado 1500 4.8 engine. 180k mls. riding down the road or sitting at idle, the ... A: Based on the limited information you gave me, I assumed it was a 4wd and an automatic. If those ... | |
| Tilt steering | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: I have an 1989 S10 pick up, without tilt steering. A friend gave me a "parts" steering S10 column ... A: You cannot use anything form the tile column in your non-tilt column except for the lock cylinder ... | |
| 2000 pontiac grand prix | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I just bought the car and my hi/low headlights are mixed up on the drivers side of the vehicle and I ... A: It sound to me like the wiring problem is most likely near the headlights themselves, not in the ... | |
| Security Alarm quiestion | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: Yes I have a 91 Buick Park Ave. And recently i had a stupid mistake made to the vehicle. I was upset ... A: GOOD NEWS!! You're almost done and if the column is completely installed you don't need to do ... | |
| Ignition switch / Steering rack (colum) | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 LS (1996) - not sure if it's a tilt or non-tilt, but it does not have power ... A: Sorry about your vehicle troubles. The two are not related and replacing one will not affect the ... | |
| brights | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: i have an 04 impala my brights only work when i pull the switch to me and hold it. how do i fix this A: It sounds like you have a bad multifunction switch in the column. Here’s a site that has ... | |
| actuator rod | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 74 camaro with no tilt steering column.I try to turn the key but it only goes so far, is it ... A: Typically, when this happens it is because the lock cylinder has gone bad or the spring for the ... | |
| Key stuck in ignition | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Chevy Blazer 135.000 miles live in Michigan. Sometimes the Key will not release from ... A: This is a fairly common problem. The correct repair is to replace the shifter mechanism (for @$325) ... | |
| steering column | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Cadillac deville and when i try to put the car in gear it just freely flows without ... A: Sorry about your car. It sounds like the shift cable has come disconnected or has broken. You will ... | |
| power steering column '06 chevy cobalt | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: So it all started when my front light went out. My dad replaced it and it wouldn't work then finally ... A: Sorry about your car. The problem you are experiencing is a common part failure on this model. It ... | |
| Steering column repair | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: When going into the steering column, what about the factory passlock/security system. Last year we ... A: You don't say why you need to go back into the electrical portion of the steering column and it ... | |
| ignition lock cylinder 2004 chevy silverado | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: the keys were pulled from ignition while running i reinsurted the keys to turn off truck. now i am ... A: Sorry about your truck & lock. It sounds like yo simply need to replace the lock cylinder in your ... | |
| steering wheel column | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2002 F150 4.6l triton pickup and the steering wheel is loose and can move up down and ... A: Sorry about your truck. It sounds like your column has bad bearings in the upper housing assembly ... | |
| key stuck | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a 79 corvette. The key is stuck in the on position. I can start the car and drive the car but ... A: Ho Greg: Sorry about your car. Typically there are two things that cause this in the Corvette. 1) ... | |
| 93 cherokee steering calumn | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: I replaced my steering calumn on my Cherokee and now my brakes don't work. It's an automatic and I ... A: There is nothing that I am aware of in the column that would cause this. The only thing I can think ... | |
| how to remove steering column housing to be able to replace bearings | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1997 f150 standard shift truck and the steering wheel has a lot of play and at times seems ... A: Sorry about your column, although this is a very common problem with Ford cars and trucks. I would ... | |
| Steering column will not lock | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: 1998 Grand Marquis steering locked. Got it to unlock but now ignition does not work, dash lights are ... A: Sorry about your car. If the key just rotates freely, it sounds like you have a broken rack ... | |
| 2000 ESCALADE STEERING COLUMN | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE I REPLACED MY STEERING COLUMN WITH NEW IGNITION AND NEW REMOTE CONTROL AND ... A: I'm sorry for the delayed answer. It seems the original question was deleted from my inbox. Your ... | |
| broken ignition switch housing | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Ford Explorer that was broken into. They broke off the ignition with a screw driver ... A: Sorry about your truck. You may have an antitheft system that prevented them from getting the ... | |
| steering column | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1997 ford taurus lx non tilt steering column something recently broke of in it thought i ... A: Wow, have you made a project out of a small job. What broke in your original column was the ... | |
| 83 chevy steering column | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: i have a 83 chevy 1/2ton 4x4. truck has a tilt wheel, lots of play in the wheel, the upper bearing ... A: Sorry about your truck. My company has the bearings! We have also recently uploaded some pdf & ... | |
| 2003 GMC Sierra Key wont turn | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 GMC Sierra pick up. My son drove home 5 days ago and parked the truck, now we can not ... A: Sorry about your truck. This is a fairly common problem with the locks on vehicles today. We have ... | |
| Headlight High Beam/Turn Signal Malfunction | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: The turn signal lever on a 93 Cutlass Ciera S will not engage the high beam position for the ... A: If it clicks into place but does not switch beams, it sounds like a bad dimmer switch. If it does ... | |
| 1994 Chevy Astro w/tilt ignition problem | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Chevy Astro EXT (manufacture date 1993). Started fine, had problem putting in gear ... A: Sorry about your truck. We have recently uploaded some pdf & video instructions on our company ... | |
| steering wheel lock | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: 84 chevytruck1500 steering wheel lock pin won,t go down fully when ignition is switch on,or won.t ... A: Sorry about your truck problem. This occurs on some vehicles I have come across and is a fairly ... | |
| won't come out of park | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: ....i have a 1998 buick regal,when i start the car the dash lights go crazy.the speedo needle goes ... A: Sorry for your troubles. The problem with your vehicle is the ignition switch...not to be confused ... | |
| tilt steering column | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: could you send me a diagram for repairing a steering column in a 1991 chevy s10 blazer 4x4? it's ... A: We have recently uploaded some pdf & video instructions on our company website to give you first ... | |
| tilt steering | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I need to get the pin out on the right side on my 94 buick skylark. Can u please tell me how to do ... A: I'm assuming you are talking about the tilt pivot pin on the tilt housing inside the steering ... | |
| 87 Wrangler - steering column | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I was replacing my lock cylinder and got carried away with my cleaning, so I pulled the steering ... A: OK thanks Derek: My company has just uploaded complete exploded views of steering columns to help ... | |
| Steering column 1998 For Windstar | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I have to replace the steering column on a 1998 Ford Windstar with non tilt steering. Reason is the ... A: ..sorry for the sidetrack. You are not limited to a non-tilt column. You can yuse a tilt column, ... | |
| Steering column 1998 For Windstar | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I have to replace the steering column on a 1998 Ford Windstar with non tilt steering. Reason is the ... A: Sorry to hear about your truck. We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild ... | |
| 1991 Chevy Tahoe s-10 blazer 4.3 ing. V-6 | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: ok looking to get another steering column for my 1991 chevy tahoe S-10 blazer it has a tilt column ... A: Sorry you think you need a new column. What's wrong with yours? You may be able to repair it. We ... | |
| key broke off in ignition | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: 1990 GMC fullsize truck key broke off in ignition how do I get it out or off to replace with new ... A: Sorry about your key. You will need to remove the lock from the truck to either try and get the ... | |
| 1990 jeep steering column | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: the key does not engage in the lock cylinder. I replaced the lock cylinder, but the problem ... A: Wonderful! Thanks for the clarity, Pete. You have a broken actuator rack gear. The silver rack ... | |
| 1990 jeep steering column | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: the key does not engage in the lock cylinder. I replaced the lock cylinder, but the problem ... A: You have thoroughly confused me! (and I need to know if it's tilt or non-tilt...they are different) ... | |
| Car starts with any key | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: 1979 Chevy El Camino will start with any old model key and some times car will start with out a key ... A: There's not really a question here, Just a statement about your car. I can only assume that you ... | |
| 1997 s-10 ignition cylinder | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 97 s-10. the key cylinder will not turn at all. I know it needs to be replaced but I ... A: Sorry about your truck. We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to replace the ... | |
| busted column still wont start | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: The steering column ended up locking and my friend had the car n he busted the whole column now and ... A: Sorry about your car. The quickest and cheapest repair for your dilemma would be to replace it with ... | |
| Ignition Housing | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I own a 2000 GMC Blazer LS . Today I did realized that the key when i inserted at the ignition was ... A: The fact that the key was removed in a position other than the lock position indicates to me that ... | |
| turn signal switch replacement.... | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1983 dodge ramcharger. do i need a steering wheel puller to change the switch? A: Yes, you will need a steering wheel puller and a lock plate spring compressor. We have recently ... | |
| Ford E250 ignition | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2004 e250 with tilt wheel. I tried to start the van and the key seemed to snap forward, it ... A: Sorry about your truck. It sounds like you have a broken rack actuator gear. The pin comes out on ... | |
| ignition switch | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: Would you be so kind as to advise me if the steering column can be reconditioned to repair the ... A: Sorry about your truck. As yours is an Australian vehicle, I have no information on servicing and ... | |
| Wiper/Turn signal | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: My wipers on my 1993 Chevy Cheyenne don't seem to be working. Where do the wires connect into the ... A: Sorry about your truck. Your truck doe snot have a multifunction switch. Each of the switches is ... | |
| Ignition | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 95 Ford Thunderbird V8 It is a tilt column. I try to turn off my car and the key just turn ... A: It sounds like the white plastic "Rack actuator" gear has broken. There is a small pin on the end ... | |
| steering cover removal | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: having trouble removing the bolt securing bottom of steering wheel cover. The two torx screws have ... A: As far as I know, the only bolts that secure the lower covers together on Saturn are all a standard ... | |
| honda civic 2000 steering lock troubleshoot | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: My 2000 Honda Civic is now becoming difficult to start. I can insert the key, but the key will not ... A: Honda is a whole 'nother world away from a Ford as far as lock cylinders go. I can suggest this for ... | |
| ignition | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: stump please help!!! don't know how to explain but i will try ok for starters i have a 98 Chevy ... A: I know exactly what you are referring to. This cylindrical part is the shift interlock mechanism ... | |
| 79 chevy lighting | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: i have no brake lights at all when you push the pedal, i have no turn signal light on the RR, the LR ... A: That sounds like a bad turn signal switch. both circuits go through the switch. Just make sure you ... | |
| rotor | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: broke the little plastic rotor the ignition switch set on in a 1998 buick regal. can it be changed ? A: . Sorry about your car. I don't understand what part you are taking about when you say 'little ... | |
| 79 chevy lighting | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: i have no brake lights at all when you push the pedal, i have no turn signal light on the RR, the LR ... A: Sorry about your problems. Diagnosing electrical problems over the internet is next to impossible, ... | |
| windshield wiper switch removal | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1993 chevy s10 with tilt steering and adjustable wiper speed think switch is bad cause ... A: Sorry about your wipers. Windshield wipers are extremely difficult to diagnose as the switch and ... | |
| what is this on the steering column? | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: What is the black part looks like a knuckle on steering. Mine came out of steering housing with a ... A: This is the shift interlock mechanism. When the shifter is in park, it allows the key to rotate ... | |
| relationship of actuating rod and ignition switch | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I am replacing the ignition switch on my 1988 jeep cherokee limited 6cy 4.o with tilt. My ignition ... A: This time you have stumped me. For the life of me, I cannot picture what parts you are referring ... | |
| relationship of actuating rod and ignition switch | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I am replacing the ignition switch on my 1988 jeep cherokee limited 6cy 4.o with tilt. My ignition ... A: Glad that worked. Most likely you have burned a fusible link at the starter. There are multiple ... | |
| relationship of actuating rod and ignition switch | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I am replacing the ignition switch on my 1988 jeep cherokee limited 6cy 4.o with tilt. My ignition ... A: This is a very common misconception. The rod does go in pointing to 12:00. You need to rotate and ... | |
| shifter tube | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: where are the bolts located to tighten down shifter tube and how do you repalce the shifter tube. ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and description of how to repair and/or rebuild the shift tube of a ... | |
| steering column | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: can you change a steering column without an airbag with a steering column with an airbag... this is ... A: I believe you can use the column you received. The difference will be where the horn contacts and ... | |
| Steering Column Repair | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1984 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic. It has a tilt steering column. My problem is the steering ... A: This is exactly what our company does and sells. Look through our website Parts section, select the ... | |
| Steering Column Repair | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1984 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic. It has a tilt steering column. My problem is the steering ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| steering column | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: just replaced steering column on 2002 s-10 it had a non-tilt and was replaced with a tilt wheel. ... A: you have installed a column into a truck with antitheft on it. It needs to be reprogrammed to ... | |
| steering column replacement | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: Will the steering column from a 1999 ford ranger fit a 1997 explorer? A: No it won't fit. The only interchange for your 97 Explorer would be 1995-1998 Explorer or ... | |
| steering column | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: are gmc tilt steering columns interchangeable with chevy? i have an 89 gmc jimmy 4.3 with ... A: Yes they are, but ony with the same options. You cannot put a column in with delay wipers of the ... | |
| Chevy silverado steering columns | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1990 4x4 chevy silverado that someone attempted to steal Well thy broke my steering column ... A: Sorry about your truck. You mention a couple of trucks in your question that just don;t match, so I ... | |
| 1992 Yukon headlight problem | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Yukon that the headlights some times stay on and sometimes go out and I will have to ... A: The headlight s on your vehicle are on the dash (a rocker switch). The high beam dimmer switch is ... | |
| changed steering wheel horn won't work | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1969 chevelle. Went back to stock ss steering wheel and now the horn won't work A: I'd like to help you but I will need some more information about what you did to replace the ... | |
| shifter not working | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a '93 F-150 2WD with tilt steering. that i picked up. the shifter was kinda stiff and i have ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to repair and/or rebuild the shift tube of ... | |
| 85 z28 camaro non tilt | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I replaced the steering column in my 85 z28 from a tilt steering to a non tilt. I needed to change ... A: The non tilt columns do not separate like the tilt ones do. You will need to remove the ignition ... | |
| my 1993 ford f150 wont start after replaceing the shifter tube | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I replaced the shifter tube in my 1993 f150 ford 5.0 truck and now it won't start I checked the ... A: This one is going to be difficult for us to do long distance, but I will give it a shot. I am going ... | |
| 2004 express van starting problem | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: 2004 express van. Few months back steering wheel would not unlock with key in, key would not turn, ... A: Without actually feeling what the key and ignition feels like when you turn to start it, it's hared ... | |
| Ford F150 1996 Steering Column | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: My steering wheel has been squeaking and is loose, I had a friend check it as he thought it just ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of a Ford ... | |
| Problem starting the vehicle | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I'm having probelms trying to start my 94 Z28 Camaro and wondering if you could give me some advise. ... A: this is a new one for me. I'm not sure what you mean by shaking the steering column. Are you ... | |
| 1992 Chevy caprice | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: Just replaced the steering column with a used one and now the car starts but will not shift out of ... A: I don't know why you replaced your column, but it sounds like you have installed a column with a bad ... | |
| replace ignition housing | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Chevy Blazer..I had a key stuck and was forced to drill out the key tumbler.. This ... A: You have been locked out by the Passlock system. Once you changed the case, the sensor and chip ... | |
| wipers | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: Gan--my original question was,my wipers come on when i turn the wheel. my wiper switch is in the ... A: If your car does not have an airbag then it does not have a clockspring. Therefore, based on YOUR ... | |
| Car stolen and steering column busted | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 92 buick century that was stolen and they broke the left side of the steering column by the ... A: In order to start the car, the rod on the left side of the column that is now exposed needs to be ... | |
| Wiper Switch Replacement | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Chevy V1500 Suburban with a tilt column. While attempting to replace the turn signal ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| wiper issues after changing steering colum | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: Ford F150 1999 Everything is working after changing column from a 1998 Ford F150 except the ... A: I would only guess that the multifunction switch you installed is bad. If you used the original, ... | |
| El Camino Ignition Swap Problem | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1984 Chevy El Camino with the tilt wheel. I'm trying to replace the ignition. I turn the ... A: The compression of the lock plate only allows for about 1/16-1/8 of an inch normally. You should be ... | |
| ignition lock | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: Douglas, Monday I turn off my truck revmoed the key went into the store came back out stuck my key ... A: This design lock will only come out in the run position. In addition, you can only access the ... | |
| Ignition pinion gear removal | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I am in the process of disassembling the steering column on my 97 f150 to replace the bearings. I ... A: Yes, very simply, use a right angle pick and pop it out. It only snaps in place. Nothing special ... | |
| K10 1977 Chevrolet Suburban | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: Where can I find an exploded view of the steering column locking assembly? I have replaced the lock ... A: You don't say if it's tilt or non-tilt, so I can't help you a lot at this point. Our company does ... | |
| 1994 Chevy Camaro z28 | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a 1994 z28 and the ignition went out in it while taking a look at the car i ... A: You might want to slow down a little and make sure you know what you are getting into. Your column ... | |
| Steering wheel column | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: What is the name of the steering wheel column number 1 in the image? And what is it used for, how ... A: The part you are referring to is the power steering assist motor. It is part of the entire column ... | |
| 2000 Silverado ignition key stays in "start" position - no return spring to "on" position | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Silverado 1500 LS 4x4 with a 5.3. Automatic column shift with cruise. When I start the ... A: Wow Tony: Great detail in your question and I congratulate you for asking before just jumping in. ... | |
| Steering | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: Gan, Thank you for your help first off. So my question has to do with my 1992 Toyota Camry LE 2.2 4 ... A: You're welcome. I'm going to assume that your car is an automatic, as that design has a problem ... | |
| Steering Wheel Replacement | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2003 mercury sable ls & had to replace my steering wheel. Due to the chip in my vehicle ... A: I'm assuming you mean you had to replace the steering column assembly, not just the steering wheel. ... | |
| 79 trans am | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: i bought a 79 trans am and the key wont turn to the lock position. i looked at the column and it ... A: I'm guessing it's a floor shift (automatic). If that's correct, then here is what you are missing. ... | |
| 1989 delta 88 | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: the steering column on my '89 Delta 88 was loose,the repair guy did a quick fix and put a push ... A: Sorry about your car. There is no way for me to know what your best solutions would be. All I can ... | |
| e-250 steering column | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Will a f-150 column work in a e-250? A: Nope. Here is a site that you can research yourself. www.car-part.com It's the website all the ... | |
| key cylinder | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: i replaced the key cylinder in my 1999 f150 and now the key turn the motor but it will not start A: Sorry about your truck. Why did you replace the lock and key? What was the original problem? Now ... | |
| 04 Dodge Dakota tilt steering | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 04 Dodge Dakota and the tilt steering is stuck in one position. It will not tilt up or ... A: To the best of my knowledge, this aspect of the column is not serviceable. Mopar does not sell any ... | |
| Camaro not starting | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Camaro and I have a problem with it starting. I have power when I put the key in, but ... A: You have described a VATS failure perfectly. What is VATS? Vats stands for Vehicle Anti Theft ... | |
| no horn after assembly | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 91 Chevy Suburban 1500 5.7l tilt steering. I tightened up the four bolts that are common to ... A: Congrats on rebuilding your column. No small feat. It's hard for me to know what went wrong in ... | |
| 1996 BUICK ,REGAL CUSTOM 3800 SERIES 2 | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: SOMEONE TRIED TO STEAL MY CAR.THE IGNITION LOCK WAS BROKE OFF. I WAS STILL ABLE TO START THE CAR ... A: OK Toni: You should replace the lock cylinder on this vehicle to make it easier to turn the key. ... | |
| 1996 F-150 Won't start after shift tube replacement | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. The column shifter was sloppy on my 1996 F-150 XLT 5.8L with E40D and tilt, ... A: I would not expect both to happen, no. It sounds like the shop you spoke to is actually quite ... | |
| 1996 F-150 Won't start after shift tube replacement | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. The column shifter was sloppy on my 1996 F-150 XLT 5.8L with E40D and tilt, ... A: It's not uncommon for the neutral switch to become mis-aligned over time. All you really need to do ... | |
| 1972 chevy pickup horn problem | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: i have a 72 chevy pickup and the horn sticks, want to know is there a kit to put back fresh to solve ... A: that actually helps. Most often, the parts that go bad on that design are the spring loaded horn ... | |
| 1972 chevy pickup horn problem | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: i have a 72 chevy pickup and the horn sticks, want to know is there a kit to put back fresh to solve ... A: There are a number of parts that could cause this problem and yes, it is fairly common (although ... | |
| 1996 BUICK ,REGAL CUSTOM 3800 SERIES 2 | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: SOMEONE TRIED TO STEAL MY CAR.THE IGNITION LOCK WAS BROKE OFF. I WAS STILL ABLE TO START THE CAR ... A: Sorry about your car. It sounds like the antitheft system has engaged due to the damage to the lock ... | |
| hey | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1989 chevy sliverldo k1500 4x4 350 v6 engine n im needed a new or rebuilt steerin column i ... A: Sorry about your truck We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you ... | |
| wipers | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: When i turn the wheel the wipers come on,do you think its the clockspring? 03 monaco dynasty with a ... A: It is absolutely not the clockspring. That component is a separate circuit for the airbag and those ... | |
| contour tilt housing assmebly | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: Goodday,Mr Gan! Can you please tell me where I can find a labelled diagram (or 'cutaway' or ... A: Here is a link to a page that displays the breakdown (exploded view). I don't think it will help ... | |
| ignition lock housing 2002 gmc sierra | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: 2002 gmc sierra truck ext.cab tilt,lock sterring, shift on column. I broke the key off in the ... A: Sorry about your truck. The short answer is yes, you will be getting in over your head (I think). ... | |
| 89 trans am gta | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: ok my question is about the vats...but what can i do if i dont have the original key i lost it so ... A: Your question is a good.one. The VATS systems can be bypassed with the proper resistor spliced into ... | |
| ignition lock cylinder replace | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I drilled out the lock cylinder on a 95 mitshubisi eclipse tilt steering column, automatic, since ... A: Sorry about your keys. This one is a little tricky. the shaft that came out is what set he locking ... | |
| 2000 Dodge Durango Column Will Not Lock | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: Recently Had the lower intermediate steering shaft replaced on my 2000 Durango 4X4 with tilt. Now ... A: Double check you column. That design only locks in the 6:00 position (steering wheel upside down). ... | |
| buick regal multifunction control | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: i have the same issue with my 02 buick regal the turn signal kills the car. shuts off the ignition. ... A: Sorry about your troubles. Please understand diagnosing electrical problems over the web is ... | |
| play in steering wheel | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 94 full size Chevy blazer which has a lot of play in the wheel. New steering box has been ... A: It sounds like the new steering gearbox needs to be adjusted or you have other components in the ... | |
| steering wheel shifter stuck | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: my truck is a 1987 ford F-150 and i went to the parts house to buy parts for my truck and it started ... A: If the turn signal switch still works fine, then that should be the only part you need to replace. ... | |
| steering wheel shifter stuck | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: my truck is a 1987 ford F-150 and i went to the parts house to buy parts for my truck and it started ... A: Sorry about your truck. You have broken the ignition actuator. A very common problem with your ... | |
| 1997 F150 Steering Colunm Bearing Replacement Help needed! | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Ford F150 that had slop in the steering column. I have identified the problem as inner ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of a Ford ... | |
| 1992 Ford E150 Shift Cable | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: As I took my van out of park, something snapped and now the shift lever is loose. I can shift to ... A: It sounds like the shift tube either came apart or snapped. We have recently uploaded pages and a ... | |
| wiper swtich | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: i can't seem to be able to remove the plastic around the steering wheel. the two halfs don't want to ... A: To the best of my recollection, the covers snap together and/or they may also have 2 20 torx screws ... | |
| steering column | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a steering column for a 1997 F350 without an airbag - I am having a hard time ... A: Marianne: My apologies. You are correct and I am wrong on this one. I neglected to notice the size ... | |
| Rack Actulator | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: i have a 1986 bronco with the tilt, i have taken everything out to get to the Rack actulator i just ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of a Ford ... | |
| 2004 Durango - Steering Wheel problems | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: We have a 2004 Dodge Durango V8 Limited in Los Angeles. One day, I received some very disturbing ... A: Sorry about your truck. There are 2 designs of column used that year. Can you send me a picture of ... | |
| steering column | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: i'm having problems installing the steering column in my 1989 chevey silverado 1500! I can't push ... A: The lock plate will not go down far enough because the inner race and race retainer are not seated ... | |
| steering column | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a steering column for a 1997 F350 without an airbag - I am having a hard time ... A: Driver side airbags were required for all American vehicles beginning in 1992 (including trucks). ... | |
| Steering adjustment operation | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: My wife's car is a 2002 Acura RL. Recently when I got in to drive I pressed the button to move the ... A: In researching your vehicle, I was not able to determine if there are 1 or 2 motors in your column. ... | |
| Part Identification | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a '96 Ford Thunderbird LX. I had been taking out the dash and working on it periodically to ... A: This part is the brake-shifter release cable mechanism on the steering column. It mounts to the top ... | |
| horn trigger | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I am installing an after market keyless entry into a 1998 isuzu hombre/chevy s-10. I need to know ... A: the wiring schematics I have available do not identify the horn circuit separately. the horn wire ... | |
| assembly manual for tilt steering column | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1965 chevy impala and I am having trouble in finding a manual on the tilt steering column, ... A: The only exploded views for column we have and offer are for 1984 and newer, sorry. I can only ... | |
| 1971 chev chyenn truck nontilt column shift | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: After being loose and worn out, the shift lever is froze in park.I checked the linkage to the ... A: I can't picture what you are seeing and describing. Can you either post a picture here or send one ... | |
| STEERING COLUMN | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1975 CHEV 4X4TRUCK WITH A 700R4 TRANS WITH OD .THE COLUMN ISFOR A 3 SPEED .WILL NEWER ... A: I believe the newer column will work, but obviously you will have more detents (gear positions) than ... | |
| ignition lock cylinder | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: my 1977 chevy c10 1/2ton non tilt ignition lock cylinder will not come out. it will not turn enough ... A: Sorry about your truck. You do not need to turn it at all to get it out. We have recently uploaded ... | |
| 96 chevy ignition on column | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I recently had a problem with the key not wanting to turn in my 96 chevy 3/4 ton p/u with tilt ... A: Sorry about your truck. I need a little more information about your vehicle or a picture of the ... | |
| 79 corvette telescopic steering | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a 79 corvette that I m doing interior work on and the other day the telescopic steering ... A: The telescopic column releases by rotating the ring around the horn cap. It should turn about 1/3 ... | |
| replacing rack actuator | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: Are most locksmiths capable of changing out a rack actuator on cars or trucks? I have an 86' caprice ... A: From my experience, most locksmiths tend to shy away from the deeper repairs like an actuator. ... | |
| ignition lock cylinder | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a '94 chey c1500 silverado with tilt sterring. My concern/problem is that I dont need a key ... A: Sorry about your truck. You are correct though, all you need is a lock cylinder We have recently ... | |
| ignition | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a 96 Ford Taurus the inanition switch will not return to the off spot to turn off the car. I ... A: Sorry About your car. It sounds like the ignition rack actuator has broken. This is a very common ... | |
| 1987 Dodge W100 4x4 (no tilt) steering colum | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a very tempremental steering colum, as i hear they all are at this year. At this point I do ... A: I have looked for an old exploded view of your column, but it's too old for me to find a good one. ... | |
| ford f-150 shifter | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: i was placing my truck in park and heard something like it cracked and now i cannot get into park ... A: Sorry about your truck. We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to repair and/or ... | |
| Brake, turn signal, and tail lights not working | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Chevrolet Silverado , 350 cu.in. ext. cab pickup. Last year, I did some extensive work ... A: The only other thing I can think of is a bad ground. Make sure the wire form the battery to the ... | |
| steering column | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: do you know where i can find an exploded view of the steering column for my 94 silverado with no ... A: You are correct about that spring. It goes to the key release lever. Here is a link to an exploded ... | |
| rod that controlls the wipers and dimmer | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1992 S-10 pick-up. The handle on the left side of the steering column that controls my ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| non tilt steering column on 1994 chevy c2500 | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: i had to change the ignition rack & sector gear and where the rack and sector goes there is a spring ... A: There is no spring that returns the key to the run position. That spring action is inside the ... | |
| Ignition rotates and won't shut off | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: 1995 Mercury Villager 3.0L Tilt steering My ignition key turns in both directions not shutting ... A: It sounds like the ignition rack actuator gear has broken. this is very common on many ford & ... | |
| Steering column movement | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Honda accord, 4cyl, automatic trans, 2 dr coupe. If sit in the drivers seat and pull ... A: The column should be secure, however if you force it hard enough you will be able to move the shafts ... | |
| Honda Civic Ignition | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: My key seems jammed going in, then won't turn to start. After some wiggling, it starts smooothly, ... A: OK. Sorry Brad. The replacement switch assembly from Honda is $388. The problem is that there is ... | |
| Honda Civic Ignition | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: My key seems jammed going in, then won't turn to start. After some wiggling, it starts smooothly, ... A: The short answer is that taking the covers off will not gain you anything. The mechanism is sealed. ... | |
| loose column | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1988 Olds 98 with tilt steering. Suddenly the column has a lot of play in it. With the ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| engine shuts down when shift lever is moved | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Buick Roadmaster. Occasionally the engine will die when I move the shift lever from ... A: Sorry about your car. Most likely, the ignition rack gear / actuator is getting caught by the shift ... | |
| steering wheel | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 2 WD. My steering wheel recently snapped in half and i have not ... A: Sorry about your steering wheel. Check out this website. The purpose of this website and company is ... | |
| Steering Shaft | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: i just replaced steering shaft on 05 chevy malibu because there was a popping in the steering wheel. ... A: It sounds like you may have left the insulator off of the floor when you replaced the shaft. This ... | |
| steering column | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: when i went to put my 92 f150 automatic into gear i hear a pop like something broke like the end of ... A: Sorry about your truck We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to repair and/or ... | |
| 97 taurus ignition cylinder | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: How do you remove the cylinder assembly from the steering column in order to remove the column ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to remove the lock cylinder from a Ford ... | |
| 2000 chevy blazer | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 2000 chevy blazer with a busted out bottom part of the steering column! ... A: Sorry about your truck. You have a factory antitheft system on your vehicle which is why they did ... | |
| loose gear shift on colum ford f-150 year 2000 | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: The red needle indicator does not line up right in the truck for the gear or position the truck is ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to repair and/or rebuild the shift tube of ... | |
| Tilt Wheel Broken | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: The Tilt wheel which makings the wheel adjust up or town is broken. How do you fix something like ... A: The tilt mechanism is not servicable on your column. The only thing you can do is remove the covers ... | |
| Key dose not work in run position | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1989 mustang gt it is a efi. I am haven trouble with the ignition the car will start an run ... A: You take me back 20 years... I believe there is a component called the ballast resistor that ... | |
| steering issue | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: i have a 2006 chevy impala. After a cold start this morning, i heard a loud squeal and as i backed ... A: It sounds like the power steering belt came off, broke or got jammed. That's what caused the noise. ... | |
| 1987 Pontiac Fiero | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: Would you have any information and even better photos for replacement of the wiper/washer switch ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| steering wheel | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: how to reasembal steering wheel on 78 chevy truck A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| 1992 buick regal gran sport | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: i need to remove the key cylinder from the tilt wheel column. it looks like their is a special tool ... A: happy New year We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand ... | |
| turn signal lever | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1983 T-bird. the fords with the horn in the turn signal lever. The lever broke when I ... A: I will need a picture to see what style you have. My best guess without a photo is to push the ... | |
| Brake, turn signal, and tail lights not working | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Chevrolet Silverado , 350 cu.in. ext. cab pickup. Last year, I did some extensive work ... A: Sorry about your truck troubles. Everything you did makes sense for the turn signals, brakes and 4 ... | |
| 1994 deville ignition lock cylinder replaced | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: After replacing the lock cylinder which I have done many times in the past, I can't get the locking ... A: This is fairly common. The shaft has slipped down a little. First make sure the race retainer (I ... | |
| '92 Chevy C3500HD steering column loose | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: This is an automatic with tilt. I can grab the steering column housing or bowl and rotate it over ... A: ..that helps a lot. the looseness comes from the bolts not holding the plate tight enough against ... | |
| Steering Loss | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Yukon XL, 49000 miles - no accidents- 1st owner. While driving into a nominal curve - ... A: Sorry about your truck. Glad you were not hurt. It sounds like the intermediate shaft had become ... | |
| 88 jeep cherokee ignition switch install | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: I removed the ignition switch on my 88 jeep cherokee and now am trying to install new. Nothing seems ... A: Are you talking about the electrical part mounted under the dash on the tube of the column, or the ... | |
| 1994 Chevy tilt wheel replacement | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I removed the steering wheel off of my 1994 National motorhome. It is a 454 Chevy chassie, gas ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD Crew Cab | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD Crew Cab. You turn off the vehicle and remove the key from the ... A: GM began discontinuing locking the steering column in about 2004-2005 on various models and by2007 ... | |
| 1991 F150 4x4 Steering Column | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: I just replaced the acuator and upon further examination, it looked like it was replaced from the ... A: Sadly there is no way to convert one style to another...they are different all the way through ... | |
| Steering Column Lock Housing Rebuild | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I asked a question on my 81 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Limited 360 w/Automatic back in April about the ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering you...a personal family issue took precedence. the only thing I can ... | |
| 2001 ford mustang column | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a ford mustang 2001 5 speed std,3.8, v6 car i was my dad house for the day and when i went ... A: Sorry about your car. If the black transponder box was broken during the theft attempt, you will ... | |
| steering column 1991 s-10 blazer | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: how to tighten 4 female torx bolts on tilt part of upper column every thing moves up down and right ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| Tilt steering column locked | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: 2003 Buick LeSebre. The adjustable tilt steering column is locked in the full up position. The ... A: The tilt has basically hyperextended. This is not uncommon. What you need to to is actually force ... | |
| Ford steering columns | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: Will a 93 E-350 steering column work in my 96 F-350. If not a direct fit how can it be modified to ... A: The columns do not apparently interchange according to our database, however there are many parts ... | |
| Steering column | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: Dan, have a 91 silverado,need step by step for replacing bearing in tilt wheel so i can print it ... A: It sounds like the tilt knuckle is loose. This is very common on older GM & Jeep vehicles. In ... | |
| key switch | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: how do you remove the horn button assembly and key cylinder out of a steering column for a 1992 s10? ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| steering column | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 F 350 ford and the gear shifter doesn't shift to all gears. The shifter has alot of ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to repair and/or rebuild the shift tube of ... | |
| Locked Steering column | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 96 chevy blazer S10 and my ignition lock won't turn. Trying to replace Lock Cylinder but ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to replace the lock cylinder on GM ... | |
| steering column | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1991 chevy k1500 pick up. my steering column is broken so I picked up a steering column ... A: Sorry about your column. The short answer is 'no'. They are very different. What actually is wrong ... | |
| Replace key cylinder | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Cadillac Deville. The key stopped turning so it will not start. When you stick the ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to replace the lock cylinder on GM ... | |
| '04 Saturn Ion | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I have replaced a faulty ignition lock on an '04 Ion. The car will not start. I think I understand ... A: It sounds like you understand the procedure and from your description the system has relearned the ... | |
| windshield wiper switch | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: 1991 chevy s10 tilt wheel intermittent wiper.How do you release the pin holding the wiper switch in ... A: The pin and switch come out AFTER you remove the upper lock cover completely. We have recently ... | |
| repair | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: The ignition lock broke on my 1994 chevy stepside SILVERADO pickup. Is it hard to fix and how much ... A: Sorry about your truck. You don't say if it's tilt or non-tilt, but we have recently uploaded some ... | |
| 1979 steering column swap | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1979 chevy K20 4-speed on the floor with no tilt column or cruise. i bought a 1983 chevy ... A: Chris: This one unfortunately is much more involved. You will also need a pivot pin puller to gain ... | |
| 1979 steering column swap | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1979 chevy K20 4-speed on the floor with no tilt column or cruise. i bought a 1983 chevy ... A: Sorry they don't play on your system. We've had no other complaints, but they are for a tilt column ... | |
| 1979 steering column swap | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1979 chevy K20 4-speed on the floor with no tilt column or cruise. i bought a 1983 chevy ... A: Good morning Chris: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first ... | |
| 1979 steering column swap | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1979 chevy K20 4-speed on the floor with no tilt column or cruise. i bought a 1983 chevy ... A: Oh Chris: I'm sorry to say the actuator rods you are attempting to swap are completely different ... | |
| Canceling Cam Removal | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm replacing a turn signal canceling cam on a 2000 Chevy Malibu with a tilt column. I've gotten all ... A: The cancel cam is held in place by a snap ring and locking plate on the shaft. These parts are held ... | |
| 93 ford aerostar automatic shift lever disconnected | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: it's a non tilt steering wheel. I was trying to put the car in drive from park. When pulling back ... A: It sound like one of two things has happened to your van. This is very common for this type of ... | |
| 2001 s-10 steering column | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2001 s-10 had a new batt put in and cheeked the alt and started both good waths happens is ... A: Sorry about your truck. The most popular part that fails the way you described is the ignition ... | |
| steering column | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 chevy lumina tilt column that was recently broken into. My steering column was broken ... A: Sorry about your car. It's impossible for me to tell from your description the best route for you ... | |
| column | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently had to tear down my non tilt steering column yesterday to repair that rediculous half ... A: Sorry about your issues. The canceling system and the horn contact is the plastic portion on the ... | |
| right signal does not work | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: The steering column lever to turn right is not engaging the lights (front and rear) in my '97 Park ... A: Sorry about your switch. It is an expensive one, however rewiring the car to accommodate this is ... | |
| Turn signal switch | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: 1969 GMC 1500 tilt column. I have removed everything down to the switch including the 3 screws, turn ... A: If your truck has the key in the column (I think it does), then we can help you. We have recently ... | |
| Push start ignition, 88 Ford Bronco | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I drive a 1988 Ford Bronco with a 351W. My key lock cylinder is broken so to start the truck, I jump ... A: The problem with doing that, is you still have broken pieces in the column, some of which control ... | |
| Push start ignition, 88 Ford Bronco | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I drive a 1988 Ford Bronco with a 351W. My key lock cylinder is broken so to start the truck, I jump ... A: How about fixing the problem and avoiding all of the other stuff? It sounds like you broke the ... | |
| canceling cam and lock plate on a 86 jeep cj7 | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I replaced the ign gear on said column and did not watch which I took off the lock plate....put it ... A: I sounds like y may have the lock plate on in the wrong position. It only goes on 1 way. We have ... | |
| corvette ignition | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a 90 corvette with a chip in the key, with tilt steering, the key is stuck in the start ... A: Yes, the problem is the lock cylinder has failed in that position, leaving the key jammed. This is ... | |
| 87 Ramcharger steering column | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 87 dodge ramcharger 4x4 and the steering column is tilt and is very slopy and I was ... A: I had to guess that yours is a column shift automatic, so I could check. Let me know if it's not. ... | |
| tilt wheel bearing | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: where can i find the tilt steering wheel shaft bearing fo 1987 dodge ramcharger. Dodge says no have. ... A: Dodge used a saginaw steering column in their vehicles for many years in the 80s. Our company has a ... | |
| Removal of steering column | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: how do i remove the steering column from a 1997 ford taurus? A: Bryan: We don't have step by step instructions, but it is fairly straightforward. Disconnect the ... | |
| steer coulmn unlock | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: how do i get a code off the steer coulmn? my car is a 96 grand am and the steer coulmn came off a 97 ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to bypass the VATS system on GM vehicles ... | |
| 97 s-10 ignition | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: how do i get the igniton out of 97 s-10 colum. non tilt. keys got lost. A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to replace the lock cylinder on GM ... | |
| vats | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: how do i bypass vats on 96 buick regal A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to bypass the VATS system on GM vehicles ... | |
| 92 Buick Century Limited Edition | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: My car was robbed? They broke away the left part of the steering column to start it with a ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of a GM ... | |
| I have a locked steering column(please Help) | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Okay, I have a 1994 Mitsubishi eclipse. I had a problem with the ignition previously It would not ... A: You will need to remove the entire ignition lock assembly (picture attached). Remove the covers, ... | |
| ignition lock | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: My key will not turn the ignition on ,it has locked up several times if I turn it off all the way. ... A: Not a problem at all, Dale You simply have a bad ignition lock cylinder and anew one will resolve ... | |
| 83chevyvansteeringwheelcolumn | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: how do you separate the tilt part of the column from the solid shaft. A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| Faulty Ignition switch/rod??? | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 chevy blazer, it has an ordinary key, not one of those with a chip on it. Recently, I ... A: Sorry about your troubles. the condition you described is a Passlock failure. although you cannot ... | |
| Ignition key won't turn | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: My 1981 Ford Econoline Van ignition key won't turn. Already put some graphite powder lubricant in ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to remove the lock cylinder from a Ford ... | |
| 96 Buick Regal | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: A couple of times recently when going to start the car it wouldn't turn over. I took it out of park ... A: You are experiencing the beginning stages of a VATS failure. I believe you have a little black chip ... | |
| replace the ignition lock | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: So how do I remove and replace the ignition lock in a 1995 Mercury Villager. Thanks, Curtis A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to remove the lock cylinder from a Ford ... | |
| ignition key switch | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1994 chevy van. the shifter froze and would not go back into "P" after shaking real hard i ... A: Sorry about your problem. Here's what I thin it is only based on how often these fail. This one ... | |
| 1989 dodge 4x4 | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: you sent mick a pick of the column assembly i have a no tilt 4x4 pickup the key assembly had to be ... A: The order of assembly is steering wheel, snap ring, lock plate, cancel cam, spring, flat washer, ... | |
| Tilited Steering column loose | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: My 1988 Delta 88 failed inspection due to steering column to loose. How can this be tighten? My high ... A: Yes the high beam problem is related. We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website ... | |
| 1981 cj7 tilt steering column | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could give me a list of GM vehicles that i could pull a tilt steering column ... A: but the salvage yards have cross references. For used parts...Try this site. You will certainly be ... | |
| ignition lock repair | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I lost the ignition keys for my 1979 mustang with tilt steering. How do I disengage the steering ... A: David: You test my memory of 30 years. I think you will need to remove the steering wheel so that ... | |
| 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP ignition lockup | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: After getting a inspection at Jiffy Lube, they went to start my GTP to pull it out of the bay. Key ... A: Sorry about your problem. Usually the key gets stuck in the "on" position on these vehicles because ... | |
| Dodge 1977 B200 | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: My column mounted gear shifter isn't working. Obviously. The thing that holds the lever in place ... A: It sounds like you would be best served finding and replacing the column as an assembly rather than ... | |
| 1986 Suburban Steering Column compatibility | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1986 Suburban 3/4 ton with the tilt column/cruise control, etc... Someone took a hammer ... A: You can replace it with a used column if you can find one. For used parts...Try this site. You may ... | |
| 98 Honda Civic Steering Column Assembly Replace | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have to replace my steering column assembly in my 98 Honda Civic EX. How big of a job is it? Is ... A: Once again, this is not my field of expertise. I wouldn't want to do that job twice, so I would ... | |
| 98 Honda Civic Steering Column Assembly Replace | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have to replace my steering column assembly in my 98 Honda Civic EX. How big of a job is it? Is ... A: The part you circles is NOT the steering column, it is the 'rack & pinion' assembly. the inner tie ... | |
| ignition actuator rod | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 94 GMC 1500 truck.where does the rod from the switch go on the ignition switch under the ... A: The actuator rod runs from the electrical switch, mounted to the middle of the column tube up into ... | |
| Steering wheel | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I bought a 1990 K5 Blazer that was and is being used as a plow truck, I was wondering is there ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| corvette tilt steering column | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I wonder if you can help me out with a large detailed drawing of a 1980 corvette steering column . ... A: It sounds like the metal piece you are talking about is just a protective cover that goes over the ... | |
| 01 jeep tilt steering column | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 01 jeep wrangler with tilt steering column. The lever for the tilt column has broke. Is ... A: I think you will need to replace the column assembly. If I'm not mistaken, there is no servicing ... | |
| steering colunm | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: Yes, Douglas my car is a 1977 Chevy Caprice Classic 4 door sedan. My problem is I need to replace ... A: My 1st question is "Why do you need to replace the steering column?" Most everything inside is ... | |
| 1990 F150 4x4 steering column | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: We thought the key ignition switch was broke.Key would turn all the way over dash lights came on but ... A: Sorry for the misunderstanding. I can only guess that the tip of the shifter is not going into the ... | |
| 1990 F150 4x4 steering column | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: We thought the key ignition switch was broke.Key would turn all the way over dash lights came on but ... A: It sounds like the part that broke is the ignition rack actuator. It's a cast piece of metal that ... | |
| steering column change | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: will the steering column from a 1990 f-350 gasoline 460 auto fit a 1992 f-350 7.3 diesel auto? A: The coverage for replacement is 1988 through 1991 for the earlier design and 1992 through 1993 for ... | |
| corvette tilt steering column | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I wonder if you can help me out with a large detailed drawing of a 1980 corvette steering column . ... A: I can certainly help you. We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you ... | |
| colum | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Well a 1984 column shaft fit a 1976 ford f-150 going from 2wd to 4wd. thanks Mike A: Mike: There are far too many variables (and spelling errors) for me to know the question, let alone ... | |
| play in steering column | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1982 chevy c10 pickup with tilt column. This weekend I rebuilt the column and replaced the ... A: It sounds like someone has replaced the correct parts with some wrong ones. We have recently ... | |
| pivit pin | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I had the special tool to remove those pins in the column unfortunately in the second pin it did ... A: I'm sorry about your pivot pin tool. When they break off inside the pin, the only way I know to get ... | |
| turn signals inop | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I have 79 cutlass supreme i replaced steering column and when i did turn signals do not come on but ... A: William: You cannot just cut wires and resplice them like that. Different switches have different ... | |
| Stuck in Park | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 silverado x-cab 4x4/ Auto trans. I can't get the shifter to budge out of park, no ... A: This is a fairly common problem. The shift interlock cable has jammed and is most likely bent ... | |
| Steering Column caught on fire | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: My steering column caught on fire I had replaced a blinker fuse prior. It's a 1991 Chevy truck 1500 ... A: Sorry about your problem. If this was my vehicle, I would replace the turn signal switch (picture ... | |
| 1976 Chevy Custom Deluxe Steering Column | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I need a detailed drawing of the steering column in order to put it back together and reinstall it ... A: You don't say if it's tilt or non-tilt, so I will have to just guess...(tilt) Attached is an ... | |
| steering column | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2008 Z71 IT has a scrubbing sound right below the steering wheel. A: I have tried before to answer noise questions on the web and it is just too difficult. Your clicking ... | |
| ignition switch | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1989 Ford F-150 with tilt steering column. The problem is with the ignition switch. The ... A: It sounds like you have a bad ignition lock cylinder AND a broken ignition actuator, not a bad ... | |
| shifter lock linkage in 1994 ford column | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: Doug I was asked by my neighbor to take a look at his 1994 ford conversion van. He had it parked on ... A: It sounds like the brake release mechanism is failing and that's what caused the problem in the 1st ... | |
| ignition switch | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: the ignition switch is stuck in the off position. trying to replace it with a new one but can't get ... A: Sorry about your truck. When the lock fails, it's usually because it's not reading the key ... | |
| key won't turn, column jammed | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: '93 Ford Aerostar ext. van, Eddie Bauer edition. I've had problems with accessories wired through ... A: If the lock cylinder will not turn because of the wheels being turned too far, the easiest way to ... | |
| steering column | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1990 chevy silverado 1500 auto, and when i go from Park to Drive or another gear the orange ... A: What you are referring to is the shift indicator string. This is often part of the mechanism that ... | |
| i'm trying to find the right steering column | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I will thank you now for any help you can give. what I have is a 1977 Chevy C10 pickup its a 4 spd. ... A: You need to replace the entire column. The tilt and non-tilt columns are completely different ... | |
| VATS Key | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: Douglas, I was given a replacement ignition key from a dealer that was supposed to be a resistor #10 ... A: If you have an original key, MAKE SURE of the resistor value. Then you can go to our website and ... | |
| 1987 K-5 Chevy Blazer Steering Column | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: We have a 1987 K5 Chevy Blazer that needs the steering column repaired due to movement of the column ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| ignition stuck in on position | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1996 ford thunderbird 4.6 liter V8. i started my car the other day and heard a small pop ... A: Adam: As I stated earlier, we sell the part (you can order it online for $22.23 plus tax & ... | |
| ignition stuck in on position | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1996 ford thunderbird 4.6 liter V8. i started my car the other day and heard a small pop ... A: It sounds like the white plastic "Rack actuator" gear has broken. There is a small pin on the end ... | |
| 98 chev p/u | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: however they coudnt get away cause it had a broken brake line. with that said i was able to start it ... A: It sounds like the antitheft has kicked in. Make sure the 3 small wires that plug into the top of ... | |
| 87 monte carlo ss | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: On the turn signal/high beam switch, how does the actuator rod return to make the switch work. A: I'm not real clear on what your question is, but I will try to respond to it. The dimmer actuator ... | |
| steering column change-out 86dodge fullsize van(tilt) | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: ?process for r@r of tilt steering column on 1986 dodge fullsize van w/5.2 V8 Already have steering ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| Ignition is locked | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I am in need of some assistance with my ignition on my '98 Malibu. You can put the key in but it is ... A: Sorry about your car. This is a typical problem with your vehicle (and similarly Impala & Alero as ... | |
| Need to know about a part for my gear shift | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: My truck is a 1992 Ford F150 and i went to put it in gear and the shifter just made a pop sound and ... A: Sorry about your truck. We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to repair and/or ... | |
| Truck stolen, ignition switch damaged | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: My business was broken into a number of vehicles were stolen. Most were recovered without damages ... A: OK, that's a little different, no problem. But please read all of this answer before you proceed! ... | |
| repair steering column | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1980 chevy 4x4 tilt wheel with 4 speed on floor.It looks like i broke acuator rod,I was ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| Truck stolen, ignition switch damaged | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: My business was broken into a number of vehicles were stolen. Most were recovered without damages ... A: Sorry about your trucks. In 1990, the door key and the ignition key were different keys. They used ... | |
| 1996 ford ranger XLT 4X4 /steering column | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: My turn signals are not working and sound like the wiring is shorting out in the column when I use ... A: The multifunction switch is an exceptionally easy switch to replace. Remove the covers, and unscrew ... | |
| locked steering wheel | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 Ford Explorer Sport that has a locked steering wheel. It was parked with the wheels ... A: I'm not sure if the key is jammed and won't turn, if the steering wheel is jammed and won't move or ... | |
| rack actuator/ ignition switch atuator rod for 96 ford taurus | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I need to know how to remove old one and replace it A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of a Ford ... | |
| Steering Column | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1992 f-150 and the shifter came loose. I have had this problem before but before a screw ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to repair and/or rebuild the shift tube of ... | |
| GM first generation tilt steering column | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I need to replace the rod for the ignition switch. How do I get the key tumbler out of early modole ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to replace the lock cylinder on GM ... | |
| ignition switch problem | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I am unable to turn engine over unless I tilt the steering wheel in a certain position on my 1976 ... A: It sounds like the ignition rack actuator (rack gear has begun to break and will only pull the ... | |
| Shifter collar | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: Where can I purchase a shifter collar for my 1972 chevy van tilt column,The pin that holds the ... A: Although we stock a lot of column parts for the newer vehicles (1978 and newer), we do not have your ... | |
| steering lock lever | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: How do you install a steering lock lever on a 1987 Ford truck with tilt column? A: I don't know what you are referring to when you say a 'steering wheel lock lever'. Please explain ... | |
| ignition key cylinder removal | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer Edition. The ignition key cylinder has become loose and I ... A: Steven: You may need to take off the steering wheel to access the hole, it will similar to the ... | |
| ignition key cylinder removal | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer Edition. The ignition key cylinder has become loose and I ... A: The hole is there...We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper ... | |
| Key & cylinder, add a starterm button | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a '79 jeep cj-7, no tilt, the key and cly is bad but will turn on but not start. I would like ... A: To answer your question, the purple wire is the one that engages the starter solenoid. Any Red or ... | |
| 1989 Dodge Ramcharger Steering Column | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you would know anywhere that I can get my column rebuilt or buy a used or new one ... A: Funny you should ask. That's exactly what my company does. Take a look at what we do, what we ... | |
| 1991 Buick LeSabre steering column | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: My LeSabre recently underwent theft attempt, the thieves busted open the left side of the column. ... A: The best way for us to help you is to see what you have. Take a few pictures (even with your phone) ... | |
| steering column play | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I own a 95 ford f150 and the steering column is loose and sloppy. It still drives and turns fine. ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of a Ford ... | |
| vibration | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Celica w/80,000miles. I had to brake hard at 90mph and it caused a front end ... A: 90mph!!!? My oh my, that's too fast for street driving. Anyway, it sounds like you have a bad front ... | |
| Lower bearing repair for an 1983 jeep CJ-7 | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I have my steering column torn down to the lower housing to replace the lower bearing. I can't ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| Steering Column | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: My mechanic says I need to replace the steering shaft slip joint on my 1989 F250 Lariot XLT. Does ... A: I think your mechanic is talking about the intermediate shaft, which is fairly common on this ... | |
| 72 eldorado steering column | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: 72 Cadillac eldorado convertable tilt and telescoping steering column. How do I remove the ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos and instructions on our company website to give you first hand ... | |
| Ignition Problem | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L 6cyl. Frequently, but not all of the time when I ... A: The cause of your problem is a bad shifter on the floor. There is a switch in there that tells the ... | |
| 78 monte carlo turn key nothing happens | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: recently my Monte Carlo 78 with 350 engine, started giving problems. I turn the key sometimes and ... A: You will need to use a test light to determine where the current stops. The circuit you are looking ... | |
| ignition switch actuator rod | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: do these break? i replaced my ignition lock because it just turned with no resistence, does the rod ... A: I need to know what year, make and model vehicle you are working on before I can help you with your ... | |
| G M C van | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1993 G M C g2500 Vandura conversion van which has a tilt steering column that will not lock ... A: Typically the preload spring fails to push the locking pin into the lock plate thus preventing the ... | |
| Windshield wiper switch replacement | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I have 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 and the wiper motor will not turn on. I replaced th wiper motor three ... A: the wiper switch is part of the 'multifunction switch'. this is one of the easiest parts to replace ... | |
| Recent column repairs | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Recently i pulled out the signalswitch. Replaced the signal switch and at that time had to thread ... A: Ryan: I don't think your truck has any antitheft system (black chip on the key), so we are looking ... | |
| steering column replacement | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I have to replace the steering column on a 2002 pontiac aztek,does it have to be an exact match or ... A: The column you are replacing needs to be from another Aztek, but the years can range from 2001-2003. ... | |
| replacing 1989 camaro floor shift steering column | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: Where can I find a diagram of intalling 1989 steering column with floor shifter A: The column replacement is fairly simple. 2 nuts hold it to the dash, 3-4 bolts hold it to the ... | |
| 72 el camino | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: The actuate rod for the key to neutral starter switch has moved when I removed the old switch It is ... A: The rod for the ignition switch on that vehicle should point straight up from the column, not ... | |
| new steering column | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I have 79 cutlass supreme was broken into starts by pushing down on starter and pullin up to turn ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| steering column | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1978 Custom Deluxe that has the ignition stuck in the on pos.I was wonder how hard it was ... A: Sorry about your situation. The ignition lock cylinder needs to be replaced and yes, it's fairly ... | |
| actuator rod and ignition switch placement | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: is there anyway you can show me how to reassemble the ignition switch as well as where the actuator ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| ignition will not turn off | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1974 IH Scout II. The ignition is locked in the on position. Is there any way that I can ... A: We receive pictures all the time, so I'm not sure which ones are yours...but if they were sent form ... | |
| 1989 firebird steering column | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1989 Pontiac Fire bird and had to replace the steering column. I can not get it to turn ... A: The antitheft system you have is called a VATS system. You need to take the original key to a lock ... | |
| 1999 Towncar | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: My car has 148,000 miles and runs well, but today is the first time that I can't move the gear shift ... A: The shift interlock system will not let you shift unless you press the brake pedal. If any part of ... | |
| 78 Corvette steering column | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 78 Corvette and the steering column is a bit of a mess. It is a regular column w/o any ... A: Typically, the 78 Corvette had a tilt / telescopic column. Is this the case with yours? What's ... | |
| replacment of shift sector? | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: 1983 K-10 pick-up, casting where shift lever connects to the steering column/shift housing is broke ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| 1999 Voyager won't Start consistantly | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: My 1999 Voyager will start fine....then all of the sudden, nothing. The key turns, everything lights ... A: It sounds like a bad ignition switch. This is not a hard switch to replace, but it does require a ... | |
| telescoping column | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I removed the steering wheel to have it restored and i can not get the telescoping feature to work. ... A: We have recently uploaded some information on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| GMC 1995 Steering column | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: It's in a Coachman motor home and my husband was using a computer thing to check the temperature ... A: That part is the "brake-shifter release solenoid". It's the part that stops you from shifting the ... | |
| GMC 1995 Steering column | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: It's in a Coachman motor home and my husband was using a computer thing to check the temperature ... A: I'm going to need a little more information in order to help you. Can you post a picture of the ... | |
| steering column | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 ford f150. My gear shift will not go into park. It is a non tilt steering column.I ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to repair and/or rebuild the shift tube of ... | |
| 07 chevy | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: 07 silverado tilt steering tilt isnt broken ball bearings fell out now wheel wobbles (steering) cant ... A: This style column requires some different pullers and spring compressors from previous models. I'm ... | |
| please help | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: where do i find a step by step print out of how to replace the ignition switch and actuator rack on ... A: H Shawn: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand ... | |
| replace headlight dimmer switch | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: 2002 Buick Century. Neither dim headlight bulbs light. Both are new. 270,000 on the car. I ... A: You have been given some wrong information about your dimmer switch. It is part of the ... | |
| steering column | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1997 F350 ford truck. My steering wheel started to wobble the last couple of days and now ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of a Ford ... | |
| Steering column short | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I have 1998 Ford Windstar tilt steering wheel. What does the inside wiring look like if it is all ... A: Sorry about your problem. typically, the only part that causes all of that to go bad would be the ... | |
| Steering Column repair 1988 Cavalier | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: How do I reassemble the turn signal cancel assembly cam system to complete the reassembly of the ... A: You need a lock plate spring compressor to be able to push the horn cancel cam and lock plate down ... | |
| STEERING COLUMN | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: My truck steering column in the F150 4x4 1997 model just decided to not come out of park yesterday. ... A: Sometimes its a brake switch release problem and sometimes it's a shift tube on the column problem. ... | |
| 06 Saturn Vue IGNITION LOCK MODULE | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I started having problem with unlocking the steering wheel to turn on the car so I eventially called ... A: It sounds like the lock may be the wrong one (if that's what they replaced) or the system may just ... | |
| steering wheel | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: i changed the ignition in my 19993 cheverolet 1500- I took the wheel off easily, I am having ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| 1974 Jimmy 4x4 ignition lock | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I need to replace my ignition lock & am following the Chilton's manual. I have the steering wheel ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| 72 chevy truck auto column shift trouble | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I broke the shift lever trying to pull the lever into reverse, it is binding up, needs lube or ... A: John: This one is too hard to determine exactly what is binding up that might have caused your lever ... | |
| wiper switch | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: how do you remove it 2000 camry le 4 cyl tilt column A: George: This one is incredibly easy. Separate the steering column covers (3 screws) Remove the ... | |
| steering column bearings | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of changing the bearings in the tilt wheel of a 93 jeep wrangler for the 2nd ... A: Sorry about your bearings. The only things that cause them to break are excessive force (pulling ... | |
| ignition will not turn off | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1974 IH Scout II. The ignition is locked in the on position. Is there any way that I can ... A: I'm not sure which design IH used in 74, but if you can send a picture (or 2) of the column to our ... | |
| steering coupler | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: to save me some money so i was wondering if you have some detailed prints or pics or diagrams for me ... A: I do have a picture form Dodge of the coupler (lower shaft). It is a fairly straight forward ... | |
| replaced steering column | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: i reinstalled the steering column on my 1996 ford explorer now it will not start. the lights come on ... A: It sounds like you have an antitheft system in your truck. This would be a black box with a loop ... | |
| Won't crank | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 94 S10 Blazer with the 4.3 vortec. The other day after I had stopped fro gas and went to ... A: I'm not sure what an ohm meter would have told you when you were checking a power wire to a ground. ... | |
| Ignition switch in 1994 Buick Century | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: The key broke in half for our 94 Buick Century, and the bottom half was lost. We had a copy made ... A: Sorry about your situation. The ignition lock cylinder needs to be replaced and yes, it's fairly ... | |
| tilt wheel | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: i have dodge ram 1987 b-250 the bolts came loose from the tilt to the steering column, how can i get ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| 1993 chev s10 tahoe edition, 6 cyl, 2.8L, 5 speed | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: We have done everything but can't figure this out. Starter went out on my 1993 s10, replaced it. It ... A: Brittney: It sounds like you may have the small wires that attach to the solenoid on the starter ... | |
| Shifter lever | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I got a question. I got a 1997 Ford F-150 Crew Cab x(Its my in-law;'s truck#. I went to drive it and ... A: Anthony: If you ordered a cable & got a cable, then my guess is you ordered the wrong part. If you ... | |
| Shifter lever | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I got a question. I got a 1997 Ford F-150 Crew Cab x(Its my in-law;'s truck#. I went to drive it and ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to repair and/or rebuild the shift tube of ... | |
| Ignition Key Tumbler Replacement | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 88 Chevy with tilt wheel. I need to change the lock tumbler. I have had them apart before ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to replace the lock cylinder on GM ... | |
| ignition fuse location | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: i dont have a fuse box under the hood and the only fuses i can find are the fuel pump relay ... A: The under-hood fuse box is located on the driver side of the engine compartment, in front of the ... | |
| Tilt Wheel stuck in the up position | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 ponitac grand am and the steering wheel is stuck in the full up position. The tilt ... A: Denise: the reason the lever has so much play is because the mechanism has gone past the locking ... | |
| 1999 chevy s10 | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: i turned off my truck and went to start it again and my key wont turn any direction A: Sorry about your situation. It sounds like the lock cylinder has failed and the ignition lock ... | |
| 93 S10 Tahoe Ignition Switch | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I have replaced the ignition switch in my 93 s10, but now my headlights & tail lights are not ... A: It sounds like 1) a large fuse under the hood has blown (Ignition Fuse) 2) you have installed the ... | |
| 1977 gmc cylinder lock drive gear actuator | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Is there a replacement for the phenolic drive gear actuator that fits on the end of the ignition ... A: The best way I have found to reset the timing on the gears is to pull the rod and rack inside the ... | |
| 1977 gmc cylinder lock drive gear actuator | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Is there a replacement for the phenolic drive gear actuator that fits on the end of the ignition ... A: Normally the gear is only sold with the purchase of the entire upper lock housing. Our company ... | |
| Tilt Wheel stuck in the up position | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2003 ponitac grand am and the steering wheel is stuck in the full up position. The tilt ... A: The tilt mechanism is hyper-extended. Here's what you need to do to release it. Very firmly, push ... | |
| Ignition Locks Up | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 06 Saturn Vue, and when i try to start the car the key wont turn. I've made sure the ... A: You are most likely correct, but you still may need a new ignition lock cylinder. Saturns are ... | |
| 2005 Ford Focus stereeing wheel is loose and rocking | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: The steering wheel is loose and moves up and down, feels like the bolts are broken or loose. The car ... A: There is an upper bearing that tends to cause this problem. The shaft can slip out of place during ... | |
| Clock spring | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: The power steering box of my 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport was replaced by the local Jeep agency. After ... A: It is not necessary to remove anything in the upper end of the column, but if the new gearbox is put ... | |
| SRS Code 33 | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I am getting An SRS code 33 on my 1997 Ford F150 4.2L and was wondering what are the possible causes ... A: A code 33 is in the passenger airbag circuit--- 33 Passenger's Airbag (SRS) Module Circuit High ... | |
| RepairIgnition/RemoveSteeringWheel... | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: Broken Ignition/Housing-1987 CamaroLT.Have been starting car by turning the 'peg' left where the ... A: We don't show anything about replacing the column. All of our instructions are for repairing the ... | |
| lock ignition/steering/keys stuck | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 99 blazer with the keys stuck in the ignition in the accessory position and the steering ... A: Sorry about your truck. When the lock fails, it's usually because it's not reading the key ... | |
| Steering column | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 85 Buick century custom 2.5. Column on collar. No tilt or cruise. I wanted to know what ... A: 84-88 Chev Celebrity, Pontiac 6000 or Olds Cierra The difference is floor shift or column shift, ... | |
| 88 s-10 4x4 auto tilt steering nss | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: Ok so I just replaced the ign. switch yesterday for I was having difficuilty starting my truck. I ... A: I'm sorry to say, the neutral safety switch is mounted on the tube of the column where the column ... | |
| loose steering | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1991 GMC Vandura 3500 with a tilt wheel. It is loose and can be moved up and down and ... A: That's the problem with switching out columns as opposed to repairing the original problem. What ... | |
| key wont turn | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: My 95 Sierra 1500 series, we used it this morning and everything was fine . Now the key wont turn ... A: This is typically how the lock cylinders fail (all of a sudden). I would suggest you continue to ... | |
| Clock spring | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: The power steering box of my 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport was replaced by the local Jeep agency. After ... A: You are correct in your assessment of the situation. They broke it during the installation of the ... | |
| 01 Jeep TJ | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 01 Jeep TJ manual transmission with the 4.0 litre engine and had a question regarding the ... A: It sounds like you broke the ignition actuator rod. Mopar (Jeep) only sells the entire column but ... | |
| reassembly of 90 S10 column | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: Having trouble reassembling the ignition lock to the lock plate pin and rack. The gear for the ... A: As I thought. You need to remove the rod from the lower half of the column so you can assemble it ... | |
| reassembly of 90 S10 column | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: Having trouble reassembling the ignition lock to the lock plate pin and rack. The gear for the ... A: I'm guessing by your description you have a non-tilt column. The problem you are having is a very ... | |
| 1977 corvette tilt/telescopic breakdown | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: my turn signal switch has broken on the inside of the steering wheel column and I don't know exactly ... A: Actually, removing the column makes the job a harder because you have nothing to secure the column ... | |
| loose steering | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1991 GMC Vandura 3500 with a tilt wheel. It is loose and can be moved up and down and ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| 1988 k2500 steering column | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1988 Chevy k2500 pick up with tilt steering. The truck has a manual trans.. Its a hard ... A: You may have a loose tilt housing stand, or the knuckle inside the tilt housing (on the shaft ... | |
| 1994 oldsmobile achieva steering colume pins fell out on feet | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: is there an exploded view of the repair procedure ie the columm itself A: I do not have an exploded view of that particular column, but I can tell yo it is a common problem. ... | |
| RE:steering shaft bearing | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I read the posting on the 97 Ford F-150, about the bearings wearing out. I am in the same ... A: Fernando: The housing of the cable has a plastic locking tab that may have popped up and it is not ... | |
| Ignition switch slide bar | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: 93 Chevy Silverado 1500 short bed 350 w/tilt.went to re-install switch but push rod end is straight ... A: OK thanks Bryant: Your diagnosis was fine, and the replacement should be a simple job. Most of the ... | |
| Ignition switch slide bar | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: 93 Chevy Silverado 1500 short bed 350 w/tilt.went to re-install switch but push rod end is straight ... A: You can either turn the lock cylinder to match the rod and then insert it, or turn the rod with a ... | |
| key wont turn. | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: The key in my '95 chevy blazer will not turn in the ignition. What do i need to do to fix it? A: Sorry about your truck. When the lock fails, it's usually because it's not reading the key ... | |
| telescopic | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: 1999 Bluebird LTC40 bus. The bus has a telescopic feature that utilizes the horn housing to lock ... A: We have recently uploaded some information on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| steering column shroud | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: im trying to remove the steering wheel shroud that covers the tilt mechanism on a 1991 camaro , so ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| Steering wheel locking | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: When the ign key is initially turned to the on position the steering wheel turns freely and is ... A: No, there is a serious problem inside the steering column and it should certainly not do that. ... | |
| steering shaft bearing | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I read the posting on the 97 Ford F-150, about the bearings wearing out. I am in the same ... A: We sell the bearings and the upper parts to rebuild what you have. Here is that link ... | |
| 1990 Corvette Replacement steering column not fitting | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: We installed this replacement steering column only to find it does not reach the linkage. It is ... A: It sounds like the column you are installing has a collapsed shaft. You can however stretch it ... | |
| shifting/power short | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: all right here is something i have not heard of, but it is happening to me. My 1991 f350 w/ 73l ... A: Sounds pretty weird, huh? Actually all that you have is a bad ignition switch. It's a fairly common ... | |
| 1991 Buick Lesabre | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I replaced the ignition cylinder in this car. Now, the steering wheel moves all about! The ... A: No problem. This is a very common bearing to break and cause the looseness you are experiencing. ... | |
| 66 67 chevelle steering column | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Is the 66 67 Chevelle Steering column the same? auto on the column thanks Deanna A: I don't know personally, but I would check this site for interchange and availability in your area. ... | |
| '86 Chevy Beretta ignition key cylinder replacemrnt | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Okay, I've gotten to the point that I believe that the large yellow spring in the center of the ... A: Excellent, thanks for the updated pictures. The yellow spring has some pressure, but not anything ... | |
| '86 Chevy Beretta ignition key cylinder replacemrnt | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a '86 Chevy Beretta that I need to replace the ignition key cylinder on. I've taken the ... A: OK: Here's what typically breaks on these column and it's not the lock cylinder. the rack gear. ... | |
| '86 Chevy Beretta ignition key cylinder replacemrnt | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a '86 Chevy Beretta that I need to replace the ignition key cylinder on. I've taken the ... A: OK, Without knowing the exact design you have, let me start by sending you to our company website ... | |
| steering column and blinkers | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: So i replaced my ignition lock in my '92 Jeep Cherokee and im trying to put the steering column back ... A: The only thing different in the circuit for the signals and the 4-ways is they use a different ... | |
| '86 Chevy Beretta ignition key cylinder replacemrnt | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a '86 Chevy Beretta that I need to replace the ignition key cylinder on. I've taken the ... A: I can certainly help you with this repair, but it would help both of us to know why you are trying ... | |
| Steering Wheel Ignition System? | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500, car theives tried to steal it last night, now I can't get it to start. ... A: Sorry about your truck. As there are a couple of designs used on this vehicle, if you can send me ... | |
| 1995 ford f 350 tilt column | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: How do I R/R a tilt column on a ford F 350 p.u . It does have cruise and tilt. The shifter lever ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the shift tube of a Ford ... | |
| 81 chev c 10 ignition | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: Hey Doug. I have an 81 chevy c 10 full size pu and i need to replace the ignition,which wont shut ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| Tilt stuck up | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Ponitac Grand AM. The tilt wheel is stuck in the far up position. Could it have gone ... A: Yes. It's like a dislocated shoulder. You need to hyper-extend it to get it over the ... | |
| Stearing collum | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: i just bought a 91 Chevy Silverado C 1500 extended cab step side, the steering column is loose but ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| Tilt stuck up | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Ponitac Grand AM. The tilt wheel is stuck in the far up position. Could it have gone ... A: Your assumption is correct about the tilt being hyper-extended. Here's what you need to do to ... | |
| steering colum | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: i have a 87 monte carlo with tilt what other cars can i get a steering colum out of A: The column you have crosses with a 1982-1987 Buick Regal, Olds Cutlass supreme or Chev Monte Carlo. ... | |
| RepairIgnition/RemoveSteeringWheel... | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: Broken Ignition/Housing-1987 CamaroLT.Have been starting car by turning the 'peg' left where the ... A: My oh my...you have a few issues to repair here. luckily, they are all associated with the same ... | |
| Selection of Steering Column | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a '36 junior Packard with no steering column, engine, transmission. I do not ... A: Most any GM tilt column would be your best choice. I would use one form a 1986-1990 Chevrolet ... | |
| Ford Focus: Locked steering column | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Focus which I purchased about 6 weeks ago. It is a very, very basic car: No tilt ... A: This is a very common 'all of a sudden' problem with the Ford Focus. Sadly, Ford will not issue a ... | |
| 96 Buick Regal anti theft system bypass | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: This is a portion of your answer to a previous quastion dealing with exactly what I have going on. I ... A: The bypass we talk about for the resistor key will not affect the antitheft module. That bypass ... | |
| 1991 Chevy S-10 p/u 4x4 - Steering Column Removal | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I Have a 1991 Chevy S-10 pick up that i need to pull the steering column out of so that i can ... A: You do have a couple of options (if you want). Rebuild it, or replace it, We have recently uploaded ... | |
| steering column | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1985 grand prix with tilt steering . took apart tring to fix the sloppy steering . tried ... A: If your column is loose, you didn't go far enough to cure the problem. There are bolts that loosen ... | |
| Can the broken steering cause these problems? | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: Ok where to start.First off noticed tilt steering is loose.looks like the bearing is broken or ... A: Regarding the loose column...we have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give ... | |
| 1986 Bronco Steering column repair | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: manual tranny on the floor, non-tilt steering wheel. This week, it suddenly would not start. We ... A: The part you need is an actuator. Yours is made of cast metal. We do have those in stock and can ... | |
| 1997 Buick Riviera loose steering column | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: The steering column is loose and wobbly and the engine cuts off. Can I repair it or should it be ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| 1989 Dodge Ram Charger tilt steering wheel | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1989 Dodge Ram Charger with tilt steering wheel 2 wheel drive, I have trouble in the past ... A: You have 2 problems. 1) You need a turn signal switch. The grease inside the switch shorts out the ... | |
| 2001 f150 | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: where can I purchase a detent spring for the lock retainer on the ign.switch collar without having ... A: I'm not sure what you are calling an ignition switch lock retainer???? Can you send a picture of it ... | |
| broken ignition actuator rod. | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Mr key turn but nothing. pull ever out of the steering column and fine out the rod that turn the ... A: Probably what broke is the rack gear. I am enclosing a picture here. We have recently uploaded ... | |
| 1993 lumina lock cylinder | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I got to the store and the car wouldn't shut off,I've been having problems with it and want to ... A: Unfortunately the internal rack gear has broken. That's the gear the lock cylinder pushes up and ... | |
| Steering colum replacement | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1990 F-350 with the E04D tranny and 351w. I replaced the steering colum from a 1989 f-250 ... A: If it's turning over, then everything in the column and the neutral switch are fine. the rest of ... | |
| Ford Freestar Ignition Switch Replacement | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I recently replaced the whole steering column on a 2005 Ford Freestar. It came with remote and key. ... A: You have diagnosed it correctly. Your vehicle does have an antitheft system built into the column ... | |
| 1978 Chevy C20 Steering column. | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I went to put the gear shift in park & the whole upper assembly moved w/ the gear shift on the ... A: Sorry about your truck. If this happened suddenly then you run the risk of the column tube being ... | |
| 1978 chevy ignition linkage issues | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1978 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup with a tilt column. I was having an intermittent drain on my ... A: That's an odd one. If I am understanding you correctly, it appears the ignition is not completely ... | |
| Steering column | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: Our 1995 Ford F-150 is stuck in reverse. Any suggestions on how to fix this? A: It's hard to tell right away what happened to your truck. I need a little more info from you. Does ... | |
| 1975 & 1988 Chevy K-5 Blazer Steering Colums | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I own both a '75 and an '88 K-5 blazer. I'm having some problems with the steering column in the ... A: The column for each vehicle looks similar but will not transfer easily. The wipers are different as ... | |
| car key ignition | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: put key in car turn the swith and have no resistance. key moves forward and backward without any ... A: That's a fairly common problem with the Corsica. The part that breaks is the rack gear (deep inside ... | |
| steering wheel colum | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: We have to replace the steering wheel column of a 92 ford Aero star xl do you have to match the old ... A: The column you are installing needs to come form a 1992 or 1993 Aerostar only. The only things you ... | |
| 1980 corvette steering column | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a complete diagram of the steering column. I took this apart years ago and just ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| Steering column | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 93 ford f350 with a tilt steering wheel. There is a bearing which is completely dried up ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of a Ford ... | |
| Chevelle steering column '67 Chevelle | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I recently had to drop the steering column on my '67 Chevelle, automatic on column,with power ... A: Sorry about your problem. Although this one tests my memory, I think your problem is in the 'rag ... | |
| steering column ignition problem | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I have 98 jeep wrangler 4.0 5 spd with tilt. little rod that connects from ignition switch to module ... A: Our company sells this part and can ship it out as early as tomorrow. Enclosed is a photo of the ... | |
| 1969 gto ignition lock cylinder | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to replace the lock cylinder in my 69 gto without tilt. I punched through the tin cover ... A: My guess is that you punched through the casting in the wrong place...an easy mistake. There are 2 ... | |
| steering colomn | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: In 2008, I had my steering column replaced on my 2005 chevy cobalt, which costed me $675. My mother ... A: You are correct. the motor (which is under the recall) is part of the steering column assembly. I ... | |
| Ignition problem | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: 1985 Ford Thunderbird.. lost keys trying to get the new ignition in and the old ignition is in the ... A: You will have to force and break the lock out without damaging the housing. Once this is done you ... | |
| Passkey Fault light on sometimes and off sometimes | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Doug, I have a 1994 cadillac, with tilt steering column and airbags in the steering wheel, that has ... A: Samih: This is definitely a good time to address both problems. One question back to you. Do you ... | |
| 2003 Dodge Dakota Steering column rattle | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: There is a rattle in the steering hub area. As well, there is a slight 'dead spot' in the steering. ... A: I don't usually do noises over the internet. They are too hard to diagnose that way, but in your ... | |
| telescopic & tilt 79 corvette | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: Turn signals would cancel sometimes and sometimes not. Replaced switch in column and canceling cam. ... A: I don't think the bearing will cause such a problem. Most of the time the problem with the ... | |
| 94 Mustang GT | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend has a 94 Mustang Gt, and everytime he turns the steering wheel right or left, there is ... A: I have tried before to answer noise questions on the web and it is just too difficult. Your clicking ... | |
| 97 Pontiac Bonneville | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: On my car, the entire steering column is loose. Not the part that adjusts, but the entire things ... A: Sorry for the delay, I was out for town for a few days. The column has 2 sets of mount where it ... | |
| Stiff power steering ( electric ) pontiac G5 2005 | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm happy to have found a power steering specialist. I have this problem for a year now, the ... A: The recall on your vehicle and the Cobalt is for a bad power assist motor built into the steering ... | |
| Steering/Ignition Lock | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have an 81 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Limited 360 w/Automatic. It's been sitting for a few years. The ... A: I have come across this form time to time. yes, something is stopping it from rotating forward. ... | |
| Steering column replacemnt | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 97 F-350 with a loose and wobly steeing wheel. Also the steering is very hard to turn. I ... A: The wobble is from a bad upper bearing...very common. The hard to steer on the other hand could be ... | |
| loose steering column | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: how do i fix my extremely wobbly/loose steering column for a 1994 ford taurus?? A: Most often, the upper bearing lets go on this vehicle. We have recently uploaded pages and a ... | |
| 1977 Chevy 3/4 Ton Pickup Column Shift AT | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a truck and have trouble with being able to correctly find the gears. I checked the ... A: This one is a little too old for me to know what may be wrong inside. If you want to shop for a used ... | |
| sloppy steering column..how to fix? | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: i am rebuilding a 1985 chevy silverado 20 3/4ton 4x4 longbed with AT... my question is this...the ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| non-tilt steering column key stuck. | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: How can i remove the ignition switch when it is stuck in the on position. ANSWER: Hi Shorty: I need ... A: This style column allows you to remove the ignition lock cylinder in any position. I am enclosing a ... | |
| 67 Grand prix tilt column repair. | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 67 Grand prix tilt column,floor shift model, that has broken where the tilt lock lever ... A: This one is a little old for me to remember, but I think it's still a saginaw column. If it's the ... | |
| Broken turn signal lever | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend broke the turn signal lever on her 1995 pontiac transport. its broke near the bottom ... A: You won't be able to glue it and make it last. You will have to remove the broken piece. Most of ... | |
| replacing stering colum | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: mr gan i have a 1991 ford pick up,i dont think its tilt stering.the former owner gave me a used ... A: Replacing the column will help you with the ignition problem, but I doubt it will do anything for ... | |
| 1976 Corvette Ignition Lock | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a recurring problem of a kinked transmission cable lock that runs from the shift selector ... A: This is a fairly common problem on that design. As the years go by, the wire inside the cable ... | |
| transmission? | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: i have a 94 chevy lumina 3.1 and when i try to shift out of park it wont shift i have to put it in ... A: That's fine Becky. What you are experiencing is a transmission problem. The park mechanism inside ... | |
| 92 gmc wiper switch replacement | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: How do i replace the wiper switch on my 92 gmc tilt column? Any pic or how to would be greatly ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| Steering/Ignition Lock | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I have an 81 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Limited 360 w/Automatic. It's been sitting for a few years. The ... A: Sorry about your truck. How can you move the ignition rod? Do you do this when the lock is out? ... | |
| 1979 corvette tilt/telescopic | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I am working on a column that was stolen many years ago. I need exploded view / part numbers & names ... A: I have a generic exploded view of a tilt column, but nothing specific for a 79 Vette. Also, if you ... | |
| 98 plymoth neon steering column | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: at the bottom of the steering column where it connects to what looks like a plunger is a bolt that ... A: I'm not sure what 'pin' you are talking about. The photo you attached is exactly what you need to ... | |
| 95 silverado, Low Beams only work if I move tilt wheel up and down. | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 95 silverado c1500, 2wd, automatic, 5.7, I could not get the low beam headlights to ... A: It sound like you have a bad multifunction switch. Sorry about your situation. The multifunction ... | |
| 86 chev truck | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: i have an 86 chev truck,automatic trans non-tilt column. when i turn the key 1 click, it shifts ... A: The locking mechanism for the shift bowl is the same rod that actuates the ignition switch near the ... | |
| Gear shifting, steering column | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: Doug, I have 1992 Mercury Sable wagon. The problems I have are: 1. I shifted in P, the car would ... A: This is a very common problem on the Ford column shift vehicles. Most likely, this is what you need ... | |
| Toyota Cruise Control lever broke | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: Gan, my girlfriend has a rav4 and her cruise control lever is not exactly in tact. the back piece ... A: No Problem... The switch you are talking about has a replacement switch that does have a screw where ... | |
| steering column noise | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: i recently purchased a 2003 chevy silverado supercab with a tilt column, i sometimes hear noises as ... A: Diagnosing a noise on your car over the internet is virtually impossible. You may have something as ... | |
| key cylinder removal | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: can you tel me how to replace the lock cylinder in a 1991 ford f-150 ? 4.9 engine it is not a tilt ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of a Ford ... | |
| Electrical scamatic for 1984 Chevy S10 diesel Pick-up | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have a 1984 Chevy 6.2L diesel pick-up and we are having problems finding a direct ... A: I hope I can help you, but trouble shooting electrical shorts is quite difficult over the ... | |
| 85 monte | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I am needing to know how to put in an ignition rack service kit on a tilt steering column. A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| 90 jeep steering column | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a '90 Wrangler with a tilt column. The bolts just behind the pivot point have worked loose; ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| 1990 chevy S10 column | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: i have 1990 chevy S-10 with tilt steering,the key turn over with no problem the steering column is ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question or the problem with your column. Is the tilt portion of the ... | |
| theft-damaged saginaw column | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Somebody tried to steal my 86 Pontiac Bonneville and damaged the steering column. Some of the ... A: If you have the part number, we may have the switch (and for a lot less than $300). Let me know the ... | |
| shift tube 170 F 250 | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I am having a problem with the shift tube mechanism in my 1970 F 250 truck. It happened once ... A: I believe you can replace the shift bowl without taking the column out, but it means disassembling ... | |
| steering column | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: what kind of steering column is in a 1987 monte carlo ss what kind will i need to get and were can i ... A: For used parts...Try this site. You may be able to find what you need. www.car-part.com It's the ... | |
| ignition switch | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: how do i replace the ignition switch on my 1992 oldsmobile cutlass ciera ? i took the steering wheel ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| Steering column | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1998 dodge ram 1500 with no tilt steering. When driving down the road it feels like front ... A: It sounds like this is one of your problems, but I don't think this will give you the play and the ... | |
| Where does lock cylinder plug? | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I had to replace the heater core in my 96 cav, In the process I unplugged a 3-wire-connector. I ... A: Some lock cylinders have a long 24" wire that plugs into the instrument cluster. Others have a ... | |
| steering shaft upper bearing | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I am replacing the steering shaft bearing on a 1988 Cadillac Eldorado to stabilize the movement in ... A: Alex: The steering column design by Saginaw was used from approx. 1972 through 2006 on most every ... | |
| steering shaft upper bearing | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I am replacing the steering shaft bearing on a 1988 Cadillac Eldorado to stabilize the movement in ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| 1986 chevy sliver | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: some one broke the lever on the left hand side that conects to the ignition it wont turn over any ... A: You don't say what model vehicle you have, but try this: We have recently uploaded some videos on ... | |
| 1978 GMC High Sierra | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I recently had my key break inside of the ignition cylinder and am going to replace it. I have done ... A: Joe: I need you to email me at my company email info@stolenandrecovered.com. Then I can post more ... | |
| remove lock cylinder from 84 chevy van | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I obtained a complete 84 chevy van tilt steering column from a junk yard. I need to exchange the ... A: The lock comes out in any position, I don;t know why all the manuals say in "on" position only. We ... | |
| 1967 Chevelle column | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I am restoring a 1967 Chevelle Malibu. Originally this was a three on the tree however it is being ... A: I'm sorry. We don't have access to or know of anyone who has these older parts, but I'm sure they ... | |
| 1978 GMC High Sierra | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I recently had my key break inside of the ignition cylinder and am going to replace it. I have done ... A: I didn't get the picture, but the answer is yes, break through where it looks like you should. It's ... | |
| 1978 GMC High Sierra | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I recently had my key break inside of the ignition cylinder and am going to replace it. I have done ... A: If you've gotten down to the bowl and see the 4 5/16 head hex bolts, the only thing left to do is ... | |
| steering column | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1998 ford Taurus and one morning the ignition switch moved freely. took the column cover ... A: You have broken the rack gear actuator. I am enclosing a picture of the part so you can see what it ... | |
| 79 f-150 air bag code chart | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: i need a code chart for a 97 150 ford and how can i clear the falt after the repairs are done? ... A: Joey: A code 52 is a low voltage code for the airbag system. If your vehicle has lost battery ... | |
| 1997 f150 5 speed standard tilt wheel | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I went to turn truck off and could not after some trouble shooting I found that the rod from the key ... A: It sounds like the rack gear has broken in your column (common problem) We have recently uploaded ... | |
| ignition trouble chevy pickup | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Chevy 1500 w/tilt column. I am asking for direction on what to check to diagnose these ... A: Dustin: It sounds like you have lost a good ground connection to the body, causing all of these ... | |
| Buick 2000 Ignition Lock Jammed | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: Me - yet again !!!! Got the new cylinder lock - coded by the dealer - put it in everything look ... A: Oh Paul: I'm so sorry it didn't work. with it not flashing, there is something missing. Check your ... | |
| 94 s-10 | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: MY 94 s-10 blazer auto steering column shifter broke off @ the column so i bought a used column. ... A: I you trust the column you bought and the switches are all the same (wipers- with or without delay, ... | |
| changed steering column and no truck wont start | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1983 Chevrolet K-10 with a manual transmission. I recently changed the steering column in ... A: It sounds like one of two things happened. You need to check these items with a test light. all of ... | |
| 89 firebird short in column | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: i own a firebird that has had the ignition bypassed i start it with a screw driver through a smashed ... A: H Cole There is nothing in the column that high that can short out the voltage, unless the key is ... | |
| ignition/steering column | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: The ignition broke on my 87 astro van,my brother then ripped the ingition out to start with screw ... A: Without knowing what style column you have (tilt or non-tilt) and how much damage was caused, or ... | |
| Shift lever does not move to D2 | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: The transmission shift lever on the steering column of my 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood does not move to ... A: There is nothing common about your problem, although I have run into it before (years ago). The ... | |
| Buick 2000 Ignition Lock Jammed | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Me - yet again !!!! Got the new cylinder lock - coded by the dealer - put it in everything look ... A: Welcome to the world of auto mechanics. Oh, and since you were the last one to touch it, it's all ... | |
| steering column | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have an issue with my steering column. it is a tilt wheel jeep wrangler 1987 with a 4.2 liter ... A: You broke a fairly common part inside the column. It's the "rack gear actuator" and it connects to ... | |
| Steering column key won't turn | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My name is Tamara. Someone broke into and stole my car! :^( I have a 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSE. ... A: I'm sorry about your car!! :-( It is a fairly sizable job for someone who knows what to do and has ... | |
| 1984 GMC truck tilt column wiring | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm getting no power from the column at all. No hazzard, ign. or dummy lights. Key buzzer comes on ... A: The power for the ignition switch comes from the starter, not the fuse block. Attached to the large ... | |
| 3 speed column shifter | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 77 Chevy Custom Deluxe 10. Last night I was driving and I couldn't get it out of ... A: Most of the time the problem is in the shift linkage at the bottom of the steering column. They ... | |
| Shift lever does not move to D2 | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: The transmission shift lever on the steering column of my 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood does not move to ... A: This problem can be caused by a number of reasons, but the most common is a mis-adjusted shift ... | |
| accuracy placement on steering wheel | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Regarding my 2000 Toyo. Camry, tilt wheel.A whining, squealing, rubbing like kitty cat sounds, ... A: Wow, that's some tale....so, The sound you are hearing is common on Toyota and Lexus. We had it on ... | |
| 1989 F150 ignition problems | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: .. I need some help! I first replaced the ignition switch since my husband was unable to start his ... A: This all may be related to the same issue...the gear and lock cylinder misaligned. As you mentioned ... | |
| 77 Trans Am Steering Hub Replacement | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that is having the formula style steering wheel restored. I ... A: the hub and steering wheel should be taken off together and then separated after they are off the ... | |
| Buick Ignition Lock Jammed | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: Hope you are still out there ?! I have still not been able to unjam my 2000 Buick LeSabre ignition ... A: Good, No worries; The antitheft is looking for the key inside the cylinder. With the new lock ... | |
| Buick Ignition Lock Jammed | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Hope you are still out there ?! I have still not been able to unjam my 2000 Buick LeSabre ignition ... A: Sorry to hear about your ongoing problem. You are going to need to replace the lock cylinder ... | |
| '87 Caravan Steering Column Replacement | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Specifically how do I replace a 1987 Caravan Tilt Steering Column" I need a step-by-step set of ... A: The videos we have posted display every step of dis-assembly including the upper bearing area. ... | |
| '87 Caravan Steering Column Replacement | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Specifically how do I replace a 1987 Caravan Tilt Steering Column" I need a step-by-step set of ... A: OK. It sounds like the bolts that hold the tilt have come apart (very common). Go to the video ... | |
| '87 Caravan Steering Column Replacement | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Specifically how do I replace a 1987 Caravan Tilt Steering Column" I need a step-by-step set of ... A: I don't have step-by-step instructions for you on that vehicle. Why do yo want to replace the ... | |
| Please Help W/ Problem | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 98 Buick Century. It has a tilt column. I just recently had my tie rods and hub & bearing ... A: It sounds like the power steering has gone bad. this is out of my realm as the PS is under the hood ... | |
| 2003 tahoe wipers | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: when I turn the key on wipers come on and run constantly wont turn off unless I pull wiper fuse? A: Most often when this happens, it is a result of the wiper motor not responding to the signal sent ... | |
| ignition switch | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: ignition switch removal 84 chevy sport van A: Rocky: It would help immensely if you could be a little more clear in your question. Do you have an ... | |
| 69 GTO column conversion | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I would like to convert the non-tilt column shift to appear as a floor shift column. Can I change ... A: This one is a little too old for me to know the answer. You might want to try and repost this to ... | |
| Steering column repair/replacement 86 CJ7 | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have an 86 jeep wrangler, and my steering column clearly needs to be repaired or replaced. My ... A: You have not fully explained what it is that you need or what is wrong with your column, but I ... | |
| Steering Wheel Column | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: We Have just replaced the steering wheel column in a 1999 Chevy z71, when we try to start the engine ... A: You are describing a lock out for a security system. If your car has a chip on the key, like in the ... | |
| 84 buick | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: what all types of steering columns will interchange with a 1984 buick lesabre limited edition A: 1994 LeSabre or Park Ave only For used parts...Try this site. You may be able to find what you ... | |
| 2000 Jeek Grande Cheeroke-Key Cylinder | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a new key cylinder and want to remove the old and replace with the new one. How do I do this? A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the lower portion of a Jeep (or ... | |
| corvette steering column | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I noticed that you answered a letter last year about a C3 Corvette steering column. Do you have that ... A: You can find all of our instructional videos and links on this page: ... | |
| Horn | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: The Horn does not work on my 1998 Chevy S10 pickup. Where is the horn located? I checked the fuse ... A: The switch behind the airbag and steering wheel that has the horn circuit in it is the multifunction ... | |
| ignition locks repair | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 99 cadi deville, and I want to know about repairing my Ignition. I have the computer chip ... A: It sounds like the lock cylinder has failed. You will need to replace the lock cylinder and ... | |
| 89 XJ steering column | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: We had the screws come loose in a column and decided to replace it, once we got everything back ... A: I'm not sure what you have done yet. 1) Did you replace the entire column or just repair the ... | |
| Steering column | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I replaced the shifter tube from a steering column that I picked up from a salvage yard. Everything ... A: I don't know what kind of car you are working on, but none the less, you have broken the ... | |
| steering column | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: what is the u joint between the toe plate and gearbox on a 98 dodge durango ANSWER: Hi Jeff: I ... A: Hey Jeff: You can certainly buy this shaft form the dealer or from any salvage yard. For used ... | |
| Turn Signal Lever Broken | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: My son recently broke the turn signal lever on his 98 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD 305 Tilt/AirBag pickup. ... A: Sorry about your situation. You are talking about a multi-function switch. This lever is part of a ... | |
| 95 Grand Am Tilt Steering Column Loose | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: My steering column has play at the pivot point and is loose in the up and down direction. Where can ... A: Hey Mike: From what I remember, the lower 2 bolts (13mm) can be removed with a long extension and ... | |
| replace/repair steering column | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 95 F-250 7.3 with tilt steering. for quite a while it would have clicking or spring noises ... A: It sounds like the up[per bearings have gone bad on your column. Regardless of whether it's tilt or ... | |
| 95 Grand Am Tilt Steering Column Loose | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: My steering column has play at the pivot point and is loose in the up and down direction. Where can ... A: Most of the time the looseness is not serviceable on these column. the pivot holes wear out and ... | |
| repair tilt stearing wheel 1996 chevy van | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Chevy 1500 series express van conversion. The tilt column is stuck in the full up ... A: Sorry for the delay, I was out of town. It sounds like the column has hyper-extended itself above ... | |
| 1988 chevy truck cab and a half | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I've noticed a lot of play in the upper half of my steering column it has tilt steering, the play is ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our company website to give you first hand viewing of how ... | |
| 1991 k1500 steering column | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: ok here we go.. i have a 1991 k1500 stepside chevy truck. has a 5.7L v8. Auto trans and tilt ... A: Very common problem... We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand ... | |
| opening steering column for multi switch replacement | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: 1997 f150: how do I get into the steering column to replace the multiswitch- please be specific- how ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of a Ford ... | |
| Chevy truck steering column | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Can I replace the steering column from my 79 chevy truck 4 x 4 with one from an 81 Chevy truck ... A: I do not know the interchanges for the older vehicles, but I can offer you this. ...Try this site. ... | |
| 85 chevy truck | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: ran fine then i tried to start it an nothing no altanator lights no dash light but headlights ... A: It sounds like you may have burned a 'fusible link'. these are wires that end power into the truck ... | |
| Installation of a Wiper Switch | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville SE, 6 cyl. The washer fluid button popped out of the end of the ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| 1980 chevy calum | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: i put i in drive and the lighs dim if you move the shifter they get briter how do i fix this problem A: It sounds like you are missing a good body ground and the lightingl system is actually grounding ... | |
| steering column | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: How do you get the tilt part off the column to replace the gear on the to shaft for ignition switch ... A: I am assuming it is a GM column, but we offer instructions for Ford as well. We have recently ... | |
| 91 chevy windshield wiper problem | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 91 chevy step side pickup with tilt steering wheel and the windshield wipers pretty much ... A: Your problem is fairly typical. Most of the time the repair is accomplished by simply replacing the ... | |
| soft spot when steering an S10 | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Hey Guys, I have a 1999 Chevy S-10 Blazer. Whenever I drive, there seems to be a lot of play in the ... A: Most of the time when a problem like this occurs, it is in the steering gear linkage (or rack and ... | |
| 97 blazer ignition lock | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: i have a 97 blazer s10 i need to change the lock cylinder the key the wheel is locked and i cant ... A: In order to remove the lock cylinder (without drilling anything) is to MAKE it turn. The release ... | |
| left rear turn-stop-flasher not working | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Left rear turn-stop-flasher not working. Left front/right front/right rear are working. Fuse/bulb ... A: It sounds like it could be the multiswitch, but You need to do a couple of things first. I need to ... | |
| 77 steering column | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I am having the same problem as a a person you helped out last year with a 77 Vette steering column. ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos and instructional pages for tilt and telescopic columns (among ... | |
| Steering Column Repair | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I just broke my shift lever inside the steering column to the point it almost comes out of the ... A: Steve: As I said, in order to replace the column you will need to remove the covers, the lock ... | |
| 86 dodge van column | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: where can I get an exploded view of a 86 dodge van tilt column?Top bearing came apart ,not sure if ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| sterring wheel cover removal | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: How do I remove the steering wheel cover on a 99 Nissan Altima to check the horn switch without ... A: Gene: You will need to remove the airbag module. Then you can check beneath it to see if the wire ... | |
| sterring wheel cover removal | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: How do I remove the steering wheel cover on a 99 Nissan Altima to check the horn switch without ... A: The quick answer is, you don't. These are integral to the airbag module and the only way to buy ... | |
| Steering Column Repair | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I just broke my shift lever inside the steering column to the point it almost comes out of the ... A: The shifter attaches to the side of the column inside the covers with 3- 30 torx bolts and a shift ... | |
| chevy steering column swap | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: everything works like its suppose to but when i press the brake all my lights come on lights as in, ... A: It sounds like a bad body ground. I would check to see if the strap going form the battery to the ... | |
| Steering wheel colunm broken from theft | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Honda Accord LX it was recently broken into. They tried to steal it but were ... A: You will need a complete ignition switch and housing assembly. these parts are not sold separately ... | |
| dash and tail lights wont work | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have an 89' mazda b2200 and the dash lights went out on me a few weeks ago. They stared to dim on ... A: The multifunction switch is easily replaced, but very pricey ($250). Here are the step by step ... | |
| 1989 delta 88 steering column | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I saw that you helped a guy by the name of John in November with the sam problem as myself. The ... A: I'd be glad to help you. We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand ... | |
| steering column | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: 4 and recently I pulled up at work and got out normaly and when I came back my key wouldn't turn in ... A: this is a very common problem with the Monte Carlo, Impala, Grand Am & Alero. the lock stops ... | |
| steer column removal of housing | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: i am having trouble getting to most of the ignition components inside the housing under the steering ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of a Ford ... | |
| Ignition Lock Cylinder replacement | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I need to replace the ignition key cylinder, aka the thing that the key goes into to start the car, ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| steering column | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: my 91 chevy suburban has a loose steering column.it moves up down left and right.is this something ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| Steering column | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: What year steering columns can I put on my 1986 ford f250 4x4? I have a 92 ford f-150 steering ... A: I do not know the interchange years of all the vehicles, but the salvage yard will. Before you go ... | |
| Ignition SW bypass | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: 93 Honda Accord 4-door LX ignition switch bad. Start but only runs with key half way, let go of key ... A: I think you will be ok doing what you suggest. I have never done it but there's no reason not to if ... | |
| stearing colum | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: can i take a stearing colum out of a 1992 chevy s10 blazer, and put it in a 1989 chevy s10 pickup ... A: According to my interchange guide, they are the same. You have to make sure though that the wiper ... | |
| Replace wiper/cruise control lever 87 chev celebrity w/tilt column | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Do you have instructions for replacing the wiper/cruise control lever on a 1987 Chevy Celebrity ... A: You don't say if it is tilt or non-tilt...it makes a difference. For tilt columns, we have recently ... | |
| 2006 jeep tj ignition pin | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: surfing and looking for an ignition pin for a Jeep TJ 2006 model. Says in a blog that I might be ... A: I think you are talking about the small cast piece that goes from the lock cylinder to the ignition ... | |
| 1977 c10 ignition problem | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: i cant seem to get the ignition right on my truck....i put it in and when i get the teeth good and ... A: Greg: Remove the lock again and see if the lock itself is binding or if you have full rotation. ... | |
| ignition key switch | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 85 chevy c10 with a tilt steering wheel. I just replaced the whole column and dont have the ... A: You don't need to put in any position to remove the lock. It should pull out as soon as you remove ... | |
| Steering column | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I own an oldsmobile 1988 delta 88 royale. My steering wheel moves about 3-4 inches. Could that ... A: It sounds like the tilt mechanism is loose (as you mentioned). We have recently uploaded some ... | |
| steering colmun repair on a 1987 supra | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1987 supra where the key no longer works ( the key is old and lost its shape). i purchased ... A: I would change the ignition lock assembly over only if it was me. You have the replacement column ... | |
| 1977 c10 ignition problem | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: i cant seem to get the ignition right on my truck....i put it in and when i get the teeth good and ... A: Greg: The teeth are angled to align with the other gear position. Both sets of teeth are set at an ... | |
| 1977 c10 ignition problem | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: i cant seem to get the ignition right on my truck....i put it in and when i get the teeth good and ... A: In order to align the teeth properly on non-til column, you need to remove the lock cylinder and ... | |
| Ignition switch '90 Chevy | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: The column ignition switch in my '90 Chev p/u has been getting 'stickier' and 'stickier' until ... A: It sounds like the ignition lock cylinder has finally gone bad. We have recently uploaded some ... | |
| Steering Wheel Wear | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 95 F-250 460 v8 4x4 single cab that I love. Its a real gem. The height of the truck has had ... A: It sounds like the bearing have gone bad in the upper end of the Column. These are replaceable. We ... | |
| 88 f150 ignition actuator replacement | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: in replacing the actuator i'm to the point of ready to reinstall new one on a tilt wheel column ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of a Ford ... | |
| automatic tilt steering wheel grinds when repositioning | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I own a 2004 Cadillac DTS with an automatic tilt steering wheel which automatically resets itself ... A: Cadillac only, but try this site. You may be able to find what you need and see if it crosses over ... | |
| automatic tilt steering wheel grinds when repositioning | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I own a 2004 Cadillac DTS with an automatic tilt steering wheel which automatically resets itself ... A: From what I can see in the service manuals, although the tilt motor assembly is removable, the ... | |
| Shift Lever | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: My 1994 F150 key switch was getting worn out and could move past the stops I new a replacement was ... A: Steve: Typically what goes wrong with the shifter system is the shift tube and bolts that secure it ... | |
| Shift Lever | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: My 1994 F150 key switch was getting worn out and could move past the stops I new a replacement was ... A: From your description, the only thing you changed was the ignition lock cylinder. Is that correct? ... | |
| keys with a chip | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: lost both ignition keys on a 97 buick riviera. is there something i can do other than getting a new ... A: He M: If the lock was changed, then the only thing the dealer can supply is the correct VATS code. ... | |
| Ignition Gear | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Chevrolet Corsica with tilt wheel. I was having a ignition switch problem and bought a ... A: You have a broken rack actuator. This is a common problem on that vehicle and in order to repair ... | |
| sterring column replacement | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: i got every thing back to gether and the molding in front ot of sterring wheelis rubbing how do i ... A: Bob: I read your question, but I do not know which job you are asking me about. I answer over 20 ... | |
| loose steering colume | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: need picture of steering colume A: Greg: I need to know a little more about your vehicle. What year, make & model is it? Are you ... | |
| 93 Ford F150 Column Shift Broken | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My 93 F150, with E4OD Transmission, Column Shift Lever (PRND12) is broken. I opened up the plastic ... A: The shift tube and shaft (or the bushings) on the top of the steering column snap making shifting ... | |
| 94 chevy camaro | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: i have a 94 chevy camaro and the steering wheel has play in it and the high beam dose not work ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| 94 chevy 3500 steering column removal | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I had asked a question earlier <B>"We are working on a 94 Chevy 3500 Pickup steering column...there ... A: We will post the repair procedures as soon as we get another one to rebuild and can take the ... | |
| steering wheel has play in it | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: on my 93 gmc 1500 I've noticed that theres some play room. I have to turn the steering wheel 1/8 a ... A: This one is really hard to tell over the internet. It could be in the column, it could be in the ... | |
| column | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 76 chev. trk. I put a 4 spd trans in. Can I mod the exist. column to get the low gear? I am ... A: You don't say, but I need to know if you are talking about both automatic transmissions or is one a ... | |
| Replacement of lock shoe pin or pivot pin | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: 1988 K5 Blazer with tilt steering. What is the easiest way to change the Lock Shoe pin and Pivot ... A: Most often, the looseness in the column is in the mount below the tilt mechanism. From time to time ... | |
| steering column | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: Where can i find a chrome steering column for a 93 Chevy c1500? I've been Googling with no success. A: I know of no one that sell such a thing. The upper and lower bowls are made of plastic or cast pot ... | |
| Hazard Switch Replacement | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I own a 1996 Chevy K1500 I am having a problem getting my hazard lights to work. I think that I ... A: It sounds like you do need to replace the multifunction switch (the hazard switch is part of the ... | |
| 1978 GMC Sierra Ignition Switch Replacement | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a procedure (with photos or diagrams) to replace a faulty 1978 GMC Sierra Ignition ... A: OK Tim: I need to know if you have a tilt or non-tilt column (they are slightly different). I also ... | |
| 1978 GMC Sierra Ignition Switch Replacement | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for a procedure (with photos or diagrams) to replace a faulty 1978 GMC Sierra Ignition ... A: I'm not sure what trim covers you are referring to and I need to know if in fact you are replacing ... | |
| 87 delta 88 steering universal went out | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: how do i repair the universal in my steering coulum A: Are you referring to this piece? Please followup so I can help you and we are talking about the ... | |
| Sync-ing a lock cylinder after replacement | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I just replaced the rack actuator on my 91 Ford F150 per your very detailed and appreciated ... A: Funny you should ask. I am in the process of putting photos and step-by-step instruction on our ... | |
| Replace a 1993 Chev pickup ( no tilt wheel and no air bag )ignition module | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I was able to remove the steering wheel and replace the ignition lock module but I am not sure where ... A: Hey Paul: The horn cancel cam (the green ring #7) goes on with the stud facing up(towards the ... | |
| turn sig | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: had to replace ignition. now can not get turn signal handle back in. help A: I need to know what year, make and model vehicle you are working on before I can begin to help you. ... | |
| Loose steering column | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1985 el camino. One morning I went to leave and as I applied the break and attempted to ... A: The shift linkage on your vehicle is all mechanical (no cables). The rod from the transmission ... | |
| Steering Column | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: Hey Doug, I had the S10 turn signal lever question and those videos really helped me get through ... A: Take a picture (phone pics are fine) of the parts you are talking about and send them to me at ... | |
| Steering Column in an F-250 | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 1992 Ford F-250 pickup/plow truck. The wheel is a non-tilt but it wobbles all over ... A: The bearings are a very popular problem with these trucks. We have recently uploaded pages and a ... | |
| Replace a 1993 Chev pickup ( no tilt wheel and no air bag )ignition module | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I was able to remove the steering wheel and replace the ignition lock module but I am not sure where ... A: I don't know what you mean when you refer to "an ignition module". I am enclosing an exploded ... | |
| Wheel is locked, key won't turn | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: This is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery (auto transmission). Haven't had any previous signs of trouble ... A: I've repaired 2 Land Rovers in my career for this problem. Both needed a new lock cylinder and ... | |
| ignition cylinder housing | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have the same problem with my 2000 Jeep cherokee sport. I have already disassembled it down to ... A: No problem If the Jeep was stolen then the aluminum housing was broken and needs to be replaced. ... | |
| ignition cylinder housing | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have the same problem with my 2000 Jeep cherokee sport. I have already disassembled it down to ... A: You say "you have the same problem with your Jeep, but I have no way of knowing what you were ... | |
| 87 chevy suburban | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: can the ignition switch actuator rod be replaced? A: Yes, All of the parts in the column are serviceable. You can visit us and contacting us through our ... | |
| shifter mechanism | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: the shifter mechanism on the steering column is broken on my 98 chevy suburban K1500, tilt. I've ... A: Terry: Yes, that piece is replaceable. (I thought you just wanted the receptacle for the lever.) ... | |
| Turn Signal Replacement | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have an 86 S10 Truck that I need to replace the Turn Signal lever on. It is a tilt steering ... A: I hope you haven't gone too far. To replace the turn signal lever, you simply rotate it (like you ... | |
| shifter mechanism | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: the shifter mechanism on the steering column is broken on my 98 chevy suburban K1500, tilt. I've ... A: I'm not sure what part you found on-line, but as you said, there is nothing to bolt on. I'm pretty ... | |
| 2002 Chev Silverado 2500 hd 4x4 4dr | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: When i tilt the wheel my low beam lights go out, now in some positions low beams won't work at all. ... A: The multifunction switch is the switch that incorporates the turn signal, high beams, wiper and ... | |
| What steering columns are interchangeable with a 1993 chevy astro van. | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: What steering columns are interchangeable with a 1993 Chevy astro van? i have a 1985 (small body) ... A: None of what you have will swap into your Astro. Although many of the GM column internal parts are ... | |
| 2002 Chev Silverado 2500 hd 4x4 4dr | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: When i tilt the wheel my low beam lights go out, now in some positions low beams won't work at all. ... A: Most of the time (sadly) it's the multifunction switch that is failing. The wires that are part of ... | |
| tilt steering column removeal and replacement | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1992 grand am with a tilt steering wheel the tilt dose not work and the turn signal will ... A: This car has an airbag which will make this a little harder than otherwise. You need to set the ... | |
| Gear Shift Release | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: Last night my girlfriend and I attempted to go to the store. I have a 93 Taurus. After turning the ... A: Paul: They are correct. The problem is in the steering column shift lock-release system. This is ... | |
| Gear Shift Release | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: Last night my girlfriend and I attempted to go to the store. I have a 93 Taurus. After turning the ... A: It sounds to me like the shift-brake release interlock is not working properly. This is fairly ... | |
| 98 chevy c2500 steering column | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: i had my truck broke into and sterring column was torn up i am i market to replace entire column ... A: Those letters are only used during the manufacturing process and do not correspond to anything ... | |
| Squeak in Steering Column | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: 2003 Toyota Camry LE 4 cyl. Can I squirt WD40 inside st column without damage? Have loud ... A: My wife has a 2003 Lexus that does the same thing. I have been meaning to take care of it, but it ... | |
| 96 buick regal security problems | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: i just read a post of a 96 buick regal not starting due to security problems. You stated that you ... A: Does your key have a little black chip on the shaft? If so, then here are the instructions We have ... | |
| 00 Silverado 4-way/hazard switch | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: The hazard flasher switch on the top of the steering column in my '00 Silverado ("new" body style) ... A: I'm not sure what the others are referring to, but since 1995 GM has not made a replaceable 4-way ... | |
| 00 Silverado 4-way/hazard switch | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: The hazard flasher switch on the top of the steering column in my '00 Silverado ("new" body style) ... A: Sorry about your situation. The multifunction switch needs to be replaced as an assembly and yes, ... | |
| ford truck steering column repalcement | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I need to replace the shift tube in the steering column in my 1992 Ford truck. I've read where ... A: The shift tube and shaft are fairly easy to replace. First remove the top and bottom column covers. ... | |
| Ignition Switch | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: How do you che3ck ignition switch to insure its getting power? ANSWER: Hi Dave: You don't say what ... A: The power that feeds the ignition switch comes from two wires that attach to the starter and have ... | |
| Ignition Switch | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: How do you che3ck ignition switch to insure its getting power? A: You don't say what kind of vehicle you are working on or what you are trying to solve, so I can only ... | |
| 2002 Chevy Suburban loose steering column | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Chevy Suburban with a rattle or clunking that can be felt when you go over bumps in ... A: I did some research on your vehicle and yes, there was a TSB out for your complaint. It all boils ... | |
| 86 chevy suburban | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: im buying the truck from a friend and the steering column is broken. i have another friend that has ... A: I am not sure of the interchanges, but if you try this site, you will be able to see which vehicle ... | |
| Steering Column Replacement | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My husband bought a 2003 Chevy Silverado Single cab 4x4 a few months back from a dealership. And the ... A: What do you mean the airbag is 'busted'? Has the airbag deployed & is not hanging out over the ... | |
| tilt steering column loose | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: is there any free web site that i can go to and print out a disassembly diagram of the steering ... A: Although you don't say what kind of car (truck) you have, I can offer you our company website that ... | |
| multi function switch | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: 2002 buick regal. When using high beam I can be driving along fine and then they go out. I ... A: It sounds like the multi-switch is bad. That's pretty common. Here are the instructions, but he ... | |
| steering column removal | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: how would i go to remove and replace the steering column on a 1998 buick park ave ultra with tilt ... A: Fernando: I would suggest you replace only what you need...the lock cylinder and the passlock module ... | |
| steering column removal | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: how would i go to remove and replace the steering column on a 1998 buick park ave ultra with tilt ... A: If you are going to replace the steering column, you will be dealing with the airbag system and the ... | |
| 84 chevy steering column | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: i have an 84 chevy impala it was stolen. they popped the cover off the steering column on the left ... A: The black gear that moves the rack you are pulling up to start the car has been removed by the ... | |
| 1999 camaro | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Dennis: If you are talking about this piece, then yes, you can swap them. Good luck Doug ... A: I'm sorry, I don't have a part number, but we do stock them (as #hsg09) and sell them through our ... | |
| F-250 steering column | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Sir: I have had this 89 F-250 diesel for 15 years and have been very happy with it. Rebuilt engine, ... A: Ralph: Depending on the extend of the damage and the parts needed, they range from $150 to $300 plus ... | |
| F-250 steering column | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Sir: I have had this 89 F-250 diesel for 15 years and have been very happy with it. Rebuilt engine, ... A: No problem. Look under ths lock cylinder on the housing. There should be a 1/8" diameter hole ... | |
| F-250 steering column | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: Sir: I have had this 89 F-250 diesel for 15 years and have been very happy with it. Rebuilt engine, ... A: Although I do not have a blowup diagram or any good pictures yet of the column design you are ... | |
| 96 ford thunderbird steering column | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: Key starts engine just fine. Turn it back and take out key, engine still running. Not lock and ... A: OK...Hi James It sounds like the white plastic "Rack actuator" gear has broken. There is a small ... | |
| Wiring help for an '82 AMC Eagle steering column | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I need to know what the color coding system is for the connector at the base of an AMC Eagle ... A: If you can send a picture of the end of the harness, I can probably identify the wire schematic and ... | |
| 89 gmc truck | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an 89' gmc truck and the key broke off in the ingnition. Some person tried to mess with it ... A: The difference between the two columns is really small. the way the ignition switch mounts on the ... | |
| sterring shaft | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1990 DODGE 4X4 1/2 TON,WHERE THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT FASENS TO THE UPPER COLOUM THE RUBBER ... A: The tech manuals I have access to (Alldata) are pretty fuzzy on the information about your ... | |
| stearing column | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: 1998 Chevy s10 pick up truck ls,auto,4cyl. Will a 1998 s10 blazer steering column fit my truck? I ... A: Yes, all of the S series components are the same for the pick-up to a blazer. I don't see where 1999 ... | |
| 1994 XTD chevrolet stepside, auto with tilt | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: The steering column just went out on, it not working at all. When it did the lights went crazy and ... A: It sounds like the tilt has loosened up on your car to the point that the bolts holding it together ... | |
| Shift brake release interlock | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: The shift brake release interlock is not functioning properly on my wife's 1998 Ford Taurus. The ... A: This indicates the common problem...the wire from the brake light switch or the brake light switch ... | |
| F-250 steering column | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: It sounds like it will be more cost effective to replace my steering column in my 89 F-250 rather ... A: The website link I sent you can show you all that. I have no idea what interchanges apply to all ... | |
| dimmer switch actuator rod cover housing? | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1983 GMC vandura 6.2L diesel 3/4 ton and I am working on replacing the dimmer switch or ... A: It sounds like you are talking about the dimmer actuator. We have recently uploaded some videos on ... | |
| steering column, locks and turn signal/wiper switch | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I read your reply about the loose column- I have the same problem except the tilt is locked in ... A: It sounds like you are right. I think it's just a multiswitch that needs replacement. It's a very ... | |
| Turn signal lever repair | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: The metal shaft on the turn signal lever broke off inside the column of my chevy S-10 and can not be ... A: If I am understanding your correctly, the turn signal lever has snapped off and a piece of it is ... | |
| 86 dodge xtra van (conversion) steering column | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased an 86 xtra van and I knew it had a wobble in the tilt knuckle, and was not ... A: Sorry about your truck. It sounds like the bolts that hold the tilt housing in place have all come ... | |
| 1993 Jeep Gr. Cherokee ignition switch. | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Apparently, a spring broke inside my ignition switch module, as there is no longer ANY resistance ... A: I'll be glad to answer your questions, in detail. What has happened to you is very common. The lock ... | |
| starter sw/steering wheel lock | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Key inserts but won't turn either way to accessory or to ignition. Wheels straight ahead, steering ... A: Although the steering wheel may not seem as though it's binding, it probably is. Either way, you ... | |
| 2005 Camry Steering wheel wabble | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Douglas: Don't know if you are familiar with this problem, but my Camry steering wheel wabbles a ... A: It's important to know at what speed this occurs. If it's only at high speeds (55 +) then it'sa ... | |
| Turn signal switch | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: 1998 Chevy S10 4 cyl., two-wheel-drive pickup. I have a problem with my Turn-signals. When I put ... A: Walt. Using the continuity tester, just check the side contact inside the sockets for continuity ... | |
| Steering column | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Dodge Durango with tilt steering wheel. The steering column does not lock when the ... A: The steering columns on all Chrysler vehicles only lock in the 6:00 position. There is only one ... | |
| '97 ford crown viuc police | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: stopped car and out of the blue when I restarted I could not shift from Park to any gear. I played ... A: You are correct. It sounds to me like the shift-brake release interlock is not working properly. ... | |
| steering column | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1982 Chevy El Camino, when i go to start it, the key stops at the accessories position and ... A: You don't say if you have a tilt or non-til column, so I'm going to answer for a tilt column. I ... | |
| auto repair | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: i had to change out my steering column in 2001 stratus cause i lost the key, it will turn over now ... A: Wow, The reason it's not starting is because the immobilizer on the replacement column does not ... | |
| Windshield wiper switch replacement | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Silverado Z71 that needs the wiper switch replaced. Please advise as to the steps ... A: Here is a picture of the multifunction switch you are contemplating replacing. I have no idea of ... | |
| Gear shifter and key | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Ok I have a 2005 trailblazer. Somehow my gear shifter has messed up. You can noww change gears ... A: Amy: The fact that you have to pull up on it with pliers tells me the shifter is bent slightly. ... | |
| removing bearing housing | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Your videos are awesome. Being a female trying to fix my car I usually get vague answers and ... A: They have helped a lot of people. You can use a screw and then with side cutters, pry it out. The ... | |
| Gear shifter and key | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Ok I have a 2005 trailblazer. Somehow my gear shifter has messed up. You can noww change gears ... A: If you think the shifter handle (or lever) got bent by you child's foot, maybe all you need to do is ... | |
| Gear shifter and key | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Ok I have a 2005 trailblazer. Somehow my gear shifter has messed up. You can noww change gears ... A: I figured out form your question that you have a floor shifter. That makes a big difference. This ... | |
| 1972 Monte Carlo Column Auto w/ Tilt | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: My key will not turn all the way. Always worked fine with no hint of trouble. Then one day, no ... A: I believe the problem you are facing is the preload spring has broken and is jamming the rack gears ... | |
| Turn signal switch | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: 1998 Chevy S10 4 cyl., two-wheel-drive pickup. I have a problem with my Turn-signals. When I put ... A: The problem is not in the steering column or in the turn signal switch. The problem is a wrong ... | |
| 1984 Delta 88 steering wheel loose | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: My Delta 88 was stolen and I had to replace the tilt-wheel steering column. The mechanics putting ... A: Sorry about your car. It sounds to me like the column he put in may be for a vehicle with an ... | |
| lost snap ring | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: where do i get a new one for a 1978 c20 pu non tilt floor shift A: You need to give me a little more information than '78 c20 snap ring'. Here is a blowup of a GM non ... | |
| 92 Blazer steering column diagram | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 92' chevy S10 4WD blazer with tilt steering, and while replaceing ignition switch some ... A: You don't say what pieces, so I think the best result would be for me to send you to our website. We ... | |
| loose steering column | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1985 Corvette--- When you hold on to the steering wheel you can move the steering column ... A: It sounds like the tilt has loosened up on your car. We have recently uploaded some videos on our ... | |
| steering column | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: well i did drill the release pin on the 95 Mitsubishi eclipse and it slid right out. the housing ... A: Nope. The locking mechanism for the steering column (not turning) is all mechanical, nothing ... | |
| steering column | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: i have a 95 Mitsubishi eclipse with no key so i replaced the lock cylinder and it came with new ... A: Part if the problem may be related to how you got the old cylinder out. In order to remove the lock ... | |
| 1977 Lincoln MarkV Steering column broken shift point | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1977 Lincoln MarkV. I went to shift the transmission the other day and it got stuck in ... A: I thought you might have problems with parts. I just searched the availability and it looks like a ... | |
| steering wheel | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1995 s10 and im trying to figure out how to take the steering wheel off. its been off ... A: If I'm not mistaken, your truck has an airbag. But in addition, once you get the airbag and the ... | |
| gear lever/steering column | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Ford Taurus wagon with 85,000 miles. Within the past few weeks when I start the car ... A: It sounds to me like the shift-brake release interlock is not working properly. This is fairly ... | |
| problems | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Yeah I have a crown victoria 93 and I'm having troubles shifting from park on the steering column ... A: It sounds to me like the shift-brake release interlock is not working properly. This is fairly ... | |
| steering wheel lock | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 GMC Safari that I tow behind my motorhome. It is a tilt column. I have a remco drive ... A: Sorry about your tires... The safest and best way (the way I would do it) is to remove the pin. You ... | |
| steering lock replacement | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 75 camero non tilt with no key. How do I get it out to replace it. A: The procedure is very similar to the web pages I am going to refer you to with the exception of the ... | |
| 1992 S-10 Steering Column Removal | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know how to remove the snap ring so that I am able to remove the inner housing of ... A: If you are asking how to replace the turn signal lever, it is quite simple. As you rotate it (like ... | |
| turn signal | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: turn signal works great when turning right on my 1990chevy k1500.when i need to turn left the lever ... A: There are no adjustments per say, but sometimes the mounting screw comes loose and does not allow ... | |
| steering | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have an 88 Dodge Ramcharger and need to replace the steering wheel. The entire thing moves in a ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| replacement lock ignition cylinder 1994 Plymouth Voyager | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: The ignition cylinder broke on my 94 Plymouth voyager, I read your post on how to fix it, I got it ... A: The replacement switches and locks are designed that way because the originals kept getting stolen; ... | |
| loose steering column | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a real gem from a customer of mine, a 1990 Ford F-250. It has a couple of ... A: I've seen the snap ring get weak and the shaft ridge become worn, just plain wear and tear. If it's ... | |
| 1979 non-tilt Camaro steering column | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: When I was tapping (hitting) my pot joint back onto the steering column, the part of the column that ... A: I think I understand your question. If I am correct, you are telling me the upper shaft began to ... | |
| loose steering column | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a real gem from a customer of mine, a 1990 Ford F-250. It has a couple of ... A: The Ford column, although it has a knuckle, is not the problem. The problem is as you said, a worn ... | |
| Loose Steering Wheel | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Ford F150 XLT (tilt steering) truck. Over the last few years my steering has had play ... A: As you mentioned, we're talking about a 20 year old memory concern. From what I remember, adjusting ... | |
| 1994 chevy ignition | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Chevy 1500 diesel. I went out this morning to start it and found that someone broke in ... A: You don't say if it's tilt or non-tilt, but regardless, the procedure to replace the ignition lock ... | |
| Loose Steering Wheel | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Ford F150 XLT (tilt steering) truck. Over the last few years my steering has had play ... A: My recollection is that most of the play in that model can be adjusted out in the steering gearbox. ... | |
| Steering Column Repair | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1984 S-10 Blazer with tilt steering. Yesterday the key stop staring the truck. I removed ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| Chevelle column shift lever | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a used 1970 tilt column shift steering column. The previous owner removed the ... A: The only tip I can give you is that you need to angle the shift lever in (as if you were pulling it ... | |
| New problem after fixing another | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: In my last question to you, I explained that I was having issues with the right turn signal and ... A: The only thing I can think of is the actuator rod is not in position properly. I am enclosing a ... | |
| Steering wheel column | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 95 Camaro Z28. The steering wheel trim/column is loose and moves about an inch/ half inch ... A: This is a VERY common problem with the Camaros, Fireuirds and Ccorvettes. The airbag and upper ... | |
| Wipers | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1992 Jeep YJ Islander. The windshield wiper switch has been crapping out for awhile. Up ... A: It sounds like you have a few problems in the column. The easy one is the adjustment for the hi-low ... | |
| 85 pontiac grand prix hi/low beam not working | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1985 pontiac grand prix tilt wheel cruise control and the headlights and turn signals work ... A: Very common problem. the contacts in the turns signal switch get burned inside. You may have seen ... | |
| Ignition switch problems | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1986 Chevy Van. The other day when I started it I immediately noticed that the voltmeter ... A: There isn't going to be anything inside the column for you to find or see. The electrical business ... | |
| 89 oldsmobile steering column | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: Where can I find a schematic for a 1989 delta 88 steering column? The steering column is sloppy past ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| Actuator Rack 1993 Chevy Silverado C1500 | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: My truck was broken into and stolen. The thieves broke the bowl plate and accessed the actuator rack ... A: I followed you right up until the last sentence, but no worries. We have recently uploaded some ... | |
| Stering wheel exchange | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 03 Silverado that does not have radio or DIC switches on the steering wheel. I would like ... A: George: The option you are trying to install requires a different harness in the dash for those ... | |
| steering wheel repair 1995 f150 | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: how do you take the steering wheel off if it has an airbag. A: first, disconnect the battery and wait 5 minutes. Then, remove the 2 1" round black plastic caps on ... | |
| Steering Column Lock Actuator | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have an 87 ford f150 non tilt steering column with the automatic trans shift on the column. The ... A: Robert: I'm sorry. This seems to be a common problem posted here for the tilt style & I didn't ... | |
| Steering Column Lock Actuator | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have an 87 ford f150 non tilt steering column with the automatic trans shift on the column. The ... A: Here are the instructions for replacing that piece. 1) remove the horn pad 2) remove the steering ... | |
| steering column | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: 1986 Bronco tilt and cruise with auto shift. It won't shift out of park. I have tried to dismantle ... A: You're 2/3 of the way there. The broken piece in the column that is causing both problems is a rack ... | |
| POWER TO COLUMN | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: HOW DO I GET POWER TO THE 92 S-10 COLUMN I HAVE IN MY 56 WILLYS? I HAVE AN EIGHT PIN FLAT CONNECTOR ... A: The second lead you are referring to is for the wiper switch. I'm missing something. What are you ... | |
| 2004 Dodge Pickup/tilt | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: Was stolen, switch destroyed. How do I replace the switch? A: Send me a photo of the damaged column & we can provide you with the part list (and the parts if you ... | |
| Shift tube replacement 90's f 250 | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I need instructions on how to replace the shift tube on a 93 Ford F250. I have the parts, just need ... A: The shift tube and shaft are fairly easy to replace. First remove the top and bottom column covers. ... | |
| installing steering column in a 1997 mercury sable | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE JUST INSTALLED A STEERING COLUMN IN MY 97 MERCURY SABLE AND NEED TO KNOW HOW TO COMPLETELY ... A: The bad news is...you can't. The transponder needs to be a new one and then the dealer (or anyone ... | |
| wiper motor | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: My intermittent wipers do not work, the next two speeds do but when you turn off the wipers they ... A: I wish I was more help to you on this one. I have offered what I know about your vehicle and wiper ... | |
| return spring for gear selector | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: 94 chevy c1500 with tilt, no air bag. The return spring on my gear selector lever has broke. How ... A: I think by the 'return spring' you mean the spring that give the lever itself tension to retain the ... | |
| Passkey problem | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Cadillac DeVille, and about six years ago the passkey started acting up. I took it ... A: If indeed you are experiencing the same issue, the connection for the resistor (that the mechanic ... | |
| re:93 s10 headlight failure | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 93 chevy s10 and the headlights wont turn on i pull back on the turn signal stick to turn ... A: You are looking for the dimmer switch. It sound like the switch is either stuck or burned out. I ... | |
| Steering column bearing | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: At the bottom of the steering column where it pokes through the firewall and enters the engine ... A: there are 2 different size bearings for that location on GM steering columns and I have a feeling ... | |
| 86 Monte Carlo Multifunction Switch | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: hey Douglas, I've got an 86 Monte Carlo SS, and I am trying to replace my Multifunction switch, but ... A: Your car does not have a multifunction switch (if it's really an 1985). It has 4 separate switches ... | |
| ignition switch | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: i own a 1995 mustang gt left key in ignition over night, went out this morning to start ignition ... A: Nope, the security system needs to see the key while you are rotating it in the lock. It sounds ... | |
| 2007escalade wiper switch arm | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: how do get at the switch arm. where do i start. do i need to take off the steering wheel? A: .. Are you sure you want to tackle this one. It's a big job for someone who isn't experienced in ... | |
| loose steering column | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1987 monte carlo SS with tilt.It is loose...I pulled the wheel and dirrectional switch.I ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| loose shift lever 94 suburban | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: The shift lever in my 94 1/2 to GMC 4WD suburban has lost the spring tension that typically exists ... A: The assumptions and procedure you mention are all correct for that vehicle. The only thing you need ... | |
| ABS question | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I test drove a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado today and when I was braking the ABS would engage at halfway ... A: Although this is a Brake question, not a steering column question, I have the correct answer for ... | |
| steering column | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Pontiac Montana with tilt steering. Just yesterday I went to pull out of a parking ... A: Sorry about your truck. The only way to access this bolt is by forcing the boot out of the way ... | |
| steering wheel | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: my steering wheel is loose, it won't lock in place. recently my car wouldn't start. Can that be a ... A: There are a lot of questions that 'your question' commands. 1) When you say your wheel is loose, do ... | |
| gear shift | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: ok i had a key switch go out on a 1989 ford f 150 so i fix it but now the gear shifter wont come out ... A: The part that broke is called an ignition rack actuator. It's a cast piece of metal that pushes the ... | |
| Clicking in my Steering Column/Dashboard Area | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a constant clicking sound in the steering column/dashboard area of my 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. ... A: You have one of the easier problems. There is a relay, built into the multifunction switch in your ... | |
| Steering Column | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: Douglas, my blinker switch is broken. How difficult would it be to replace it on my F150 1992? ... A: You have asked about repairing one of the simplest items on the steering column of this vehicle. ... | |
| 1986 Bronco steering rack actuator replacement | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: How do you replace this part? Haynes is no help. I can get as far as removing the turn signal ... A: The part that broke is called an ignition rack actuator. It's a cast piece of metal that pushes the ... | |
| Sterring tilted to the left | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: The steering of my Nissan Altima remains titled to the left in the normal and drives straight when ... A: Balancing the tire will not change anything as far as a noise goes. The only thing balancing does ... | |
| Sterring tilted to the left | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: The steering of my Nissan Altima remains titled to the left in the normal and drives straight when ... A: The answer is simply 'yes'. The technical answer is..the 'toe in' adjustment needs correcting. ... | |
| key lock cylinder/ignition switch repair | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I just got through installing a new ignition switch, key lock cylinder, turn signal switch, and ... A: Welcome back Art: I would check the connection at the turn signal harness near the ignition switch ... | |
| chevy truck tilt steering replacement | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1985 chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 with auto trans i need to know what year tilt colium will fit it i ... A: According to my research, 1984 through 1987 will work. For used parts...Try this site. You may be ... | |
| 2003 dodge neon steering wheel column repair | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: what if you install a new steering wheel column,what would have to be done if the car doesn't start ... A: My guess is that you have gray keys and an immobilizer on your vehicle. It's the little black box ... | |
| ignition switch | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: It won't unlock. 97' s10 blazer. 4x4 2 door power everything. Key goes in but won't turn. A: I'm sorry about your lock. The lock cylinder has failed internally because part of it is jamming ... | |
| '95 JEEP Install New Ignition | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a '95 Jeep Wrangler that I am trying to install a new ignition into. I had to let her sit ... A: You will want to replace the lock cylinder and have new keys. The steering wheel locks, and it's ... | |
| 1996 buick regal vats problem | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 96 buick regal custom, and it has the problem were it wont start. The person who i bought ... A: We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to bypass the VATS system on GM vehicles ... | |
| removing ignition | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: how to remove key lock from 1992 jeep cherokee steering column? A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| Ignition switch | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: We replaced the burned up ignition switch and now the windows and heater/ac unit works but the radio ... A: There are multiple large fuses in the fusebox under the hood. One for the 'ignition circuit' is ... | |
| 93 jeep cherokee ignition | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: hello my jeep problem is turn key has power but will not start will not engage starter nothing i ... A: It sounds like the lock cylinder is not allowing you to turn the key far enough to start the truck. ... | |
| 70-72 GMC steering column | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: could you send me a exploded view of the column. I took it apart to replace the pointer but can't ... A: Les: It sounds like the column may be from an earlier design and installed in this truck. I think I ... | |
| 70-72 GMC steering column | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: could you send me a exploded view of the column. I took it apart to replace the pointer but can't ... A: I think this is what you need to see to fix your car. I don't have any photos or details for the ... | |
| 98 Jeep Wrangler - need pin that connects to electrical portion of ignition switch | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 98 Jeep TJ Wrangler. Back in June of this year you gave advice on a similar problem to a ... A: Bruce: We do have and sell the part you are looking for. I responded to this in your direct email ... | |
| S-10 Tahoe Steering Column | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1986 Chevy S-10 Tahoe that has developed some problems I think may be connected, and would ... A: Sorry about your problems. You have two individual switches for the wipers and the turn signals. ... | |
| Mercury Villager Ignition | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible and if so, how do I replace the damaged plastic rod connecting the ignition key lock ... A: The part you are referring to is called the "rack actuator". There is a small pin on the end that ... | |
| 79 GM Steering wheel dissassembly | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have recently removed the steering wheel from my vehicle and replaced the ignition. However know ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| steering wheel | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: When I make a turn the steering wheel feels like it slips and then a stretching sound comes from ... A: I have tried before to answer noise questions on the web and it is just too difficult. Your clicking ... | |
| 1977 Chevy Van Horn | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1977 Chevy 3/4 ton van. It failed the inspection due to 2 things. Power steering leak and ... A: To diagnose the horn, you need a good ear. (no pun intended) When you press on the horn button on ... | |
| lock cylinder in column | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: 2001 pontiac sunfire can insert key but not turn it mechanic says its a bad cylinder around 250 ... A: Sorry about your problem. The mechanic is almost right. There are 2 parts to your lock cylinder; ... | |
| stuck ignition cylinder | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Chevy k1500 pickup. The ignition switch will turn to start the engine, but then sticks ... A: This is the beginning of a bad ignition lock cylinder. When they fail, they begin to come apart ... | |
| wiper motor | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: My intermittent wipers do not work, the next two speeds do but when you turn off the wipers they ... A: Although you don't tell me what kind of vehicle you have, 99% of the time, the problem with the ... | |
| 94 Ford E350 ignition | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: When I attempt to start the truck it will get stuck trying to turn over, I have to completely turn ... A: That's what I thought...The problem is in the starter solenoid on the starter itself. It's not ... | |
| 94 Ford E350 ignition | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: When I attempt to start the truck it will get stuck trying to turn over, I have to completely turn ... A: When you say the truck will get stuck trying to turn over, do you mean the key and lock cylinder get ... | |
| 1972 steering column | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1972 steering column in a chevy pickup. the transmission is a standard. the wheel was had ... A: OK Cal: The reverse lights are on a switch that is at the base of the steering column...two wires ... | |
| 1972 steering column | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1972 steering column in a chevy pickup. the transmission is a standard. the wheel was had ... A: You are doing fine. The piece you are talking about is the upper steering shaft. Yes, it does have ... | |
| three on the tree | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1976 chevy c10 pickup with a three speed column shift and the linkage on the column broke. ... A: Sorry about your truck. This was a common problem back then. You have a couple of choices. You can ... | |
| 2000 Jeep cherokee sport steering column | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 jeep cherokee sport ( black key ). My car was stolen and the thieves whopped out my ... A: Sorry about your Jeep. The part you are talking about is not available from any dealer or retail ... | |
| steering column | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 k1500. The steering shaft came apart at the steering gear box and the wheel spun ... A: You have broken the clockspring in your steering column. This is a replaceable component, but you ... | |
| 97 chev cavalier | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: i had to change the steering column ( the place gave me a 97 Pontiac sun. steering column) when we ... A: Sorry about your theft Jeanine. Since you have an antitheft system, I'm guessing they only damaged ... | |
| 97 chev cavalier | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: i had to change the steering column ( the place gave me a 97 Pontiac sun. steering column) when we ... A: The problem you are facing is the new column (as well as the old one) have an antitheft chip built ... | |
| changing blinker/wpier switch in column | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a bad blinker /wiper switch on my 91 chevy s-10 do I need to drop and pull steering column? ... A: You are referring to 2 separate switches inside this column. one for the turn signals and one for ... | |
| igntion skipping | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: i have a 76 cutlass and am having problems fixing the ignition. I noticed that after replacing a ... A: First you want to make sure you have the two gears aligned properly. To do this, I always set the ... | |
| 1972 steering column | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1972 steering column in a chevy pickup. the transmission is a standard. the wheel was had ... A: Is this a tilt steering wheel or a non-tilt wheel? If it is a tilt wheel, we have recently uploaded ... | |
| Steering/ignition 2000 Plymouth Neon | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: It's getting more and more difficult to work the ignition lock. I usually have to ... A: This is a very common problem with vehicles these days. The lock is not reading the key so is will ... | |
| ignition switch replacement | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: How do you replace an ignition switch on a 1994 ford F150 when you do not(lost)have the key? A: This takes a lot of effort but can be done. Once you remove the lower cover from the steering ... | |
| Steering Column Repair - anti theft on 96 Buick Regal | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: You answered a question from Nancy on 4-18-2009 on bypassing or fixing the VATS system on the 96 ... A: Sorry about your car. We have had this question so many times, we decided to post the answer on our ... | |
| car wont start! | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 99 buick regal that wont start. at first i notice that whenever i put the turn signal it ... A: I'm sorry about your car. Although it may seem like there is a short in the steering column, the ... | |
| locked up Jeep | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I parked my Jeep today and went into a store. When I came out and put the key in the ignition the ... A: This is a very common problem with vehicles these days. The lock is not reading the key so is will ... | |
| ignition, sterring column | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1985 chevy c10 silverado ..the switch won't start, i installed a new one, it didn't work, ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| steering column 85 olds cutlass | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: Good day, my 85 olds was busted on the left hand side of the steering column and busted all the ... A: I'm sorry about your vehicle. Although we are in the business of repairing these thefts daily, I ... | |
| 88 iroz camaro | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: Need to know how to remove turn signal/cruise control/wiper lever. Looks as if i should be looking ... A: What are you trying to replace? The lever you are trying to get out is actually the cruise switch. ... | |
| 78 chevy truck | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1978 heavy half the steering column was loose i fixed it by tightening the bolts and it was ... A: If it is the neutral switch, it is located at the base of the steering column right next to the ... | |
| Steering column/Ignition | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Hey there once again. I had the parts come in for the truck and I have replaced the Ignition Housing ... A: Sounds like you're quite the technician. Good job. The only thing left for you to do is to ... | |
| Steering column/Ignition | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Okay....so , I went to the truck (2000 Chevy Silverado)and couln't get the key to turn in the ... A: Tracy: Did you get all the pieces out of the housing, or is some of the old lock cylinder still in ... | |
| Steering column/Ignition | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Okay....so , I went to the truck (2000 Chevy Silverado)and couln't get the key to turn in the ... A: If you look inside the cylinder sleeve (where the lock came out), you will be able to see and feel ... | |
| 2001 GMC Yukon XL Steering Issue | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have an '01 Yukon XL 1500 4WD. Especially at higher highway speeds, there is a "grab" when ... A: I would agree with you about the valve or gearbox issue, however this is not my specific area of ... | |
| 79 Corvette T/T column | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I tore apart the column and tighten the 3 screws for the tilt,but now I'm putting it back together ... A: As the column is identical to a regular tilt beyond the telescopic part, we have video for that ... | |
| Steering column/Ignition | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Okay....so , I went to the truck (2000 Chevy Silverado)and couln't get the key to turn in the ... A: Sorry to hear about your truck. As far as I know, you can do whatever you want to your own truck ... | |
| ignition switch | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1977 chevy k10 pickup truck, with tilt-column. How do i remove the existing ignition ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| How to find a short in wiring in steering column | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1972 Chevrolet C/10 half-ton pickup that has a short in the turn signals, left and right. I ... A: It would be very unlikely that the short is in the column. The only thing in there is a turn signal ... | |
| 79 Corvette T/T column | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I tore apart the column and tighten the 3 screws for the tilt,but now I'm putting it back together ... A: Yes. You need to lock down the telescopic shaft to secure it so you can use a compressor. We have ... | |
| key lock cylinder/ignition switch repair | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I just got through installing a new ignition switch, key lock cylinder, turn signal switch, and ... A: Hey Art: You can simply bend the switch on the bracket to allow more clearance under it. It has ... | |
| key lock cylinder/ignition switch repair | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I just got through installing a new ignition switch, key lock cylinder, turn signal switch, and ... A: The position the lock cylinder is installed is really of no consequence...that is to say it doesn't ... | |
| ignition switch for a 93 chevy | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Douglas is the 93 and 94 columns the same I was reading about the 94 column and how the steering ... A: Yes it is, and it may even be a little less complicated. Some of the 1994 columns had a partial ... | |
| steering column | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: why wont 95 bonneville start after i just put a new column in it ANSWER: Hi Darnell: This can be ... A: Darnell: What frame mounts are you talking about? If you are referring to the bracket for the ... | |
| 1976 Corvette | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to remove the ignition switch where the key goes in and also removing the 2 cylinders ... A: The early model GM lock cylinders are a little different than the 80's and 90's. If you have a ... | |
| Broken ignition components | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 ford f150 4x4 pickup with manual transmission. don't know if it's tilt or non-tilt ... A: The part that broke is called an ignition rack actuator. It's a cast piece of metal that pushes the ... | |
| 1994 Ford F350 | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for the neutral saftey switch. I have part of the steering column apart, and can't ... A: To the best of my knowledge, the neutral safety switch on Ford vehicles in mounted on the ... | |
| ignition lock cylnder | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1972 chevelle and can not get the lock cylinder out i do not have keys to it and have a new ... A: The early model GM lock cylinders a re a little different than the 80's and 90's. If you have a ... | |
| 1990 jeep wrangler steering column | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: 1990 jeep wrangler steering column floor shift without pulse wiper, no tilt. several times ... A: You have a lock cylinder that is beginning to fail. You will need to replace it To replace Ignition ... | |
| 1994 K1500 ignition lock | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: Can the lock assembly be replaced without removing steering wheel? A: I believe your vehicle does not have a split steering column cover, but rather a round housing and ... | |
| 1977 Steering Column Assy | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: not sure if you can help but here goes. I have a 1977 C3 Corvette. I had to take the steering ... A: I get this question a lot...It seems there is no good information on how to reassemble a ... | |
| car doesn't start | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: My 2000 Chevy Lumina randomly but regularly won't start. I have replaced the starter and battery ... A: It sounds like you have a Vehicles Anti-Theft System (VATS) intermittent failure. Does your key ... | |
| '83 K5 horn assembly | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I managed to get the wheel and horn parts off and replaced the ignition switch.. Now I forget the ... A: Sorry for the delay...My father is quite ill. However...We have recently uploaded some videos on our ... | |
| steering column for 1985 chevy | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I removed the steering column on my 1985 Chevy 1 ton and not for sure how to put it back together. ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| shifter on column | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: i turned my key on and started my van when i shifted it stuck between gears and when i shut it off i ... A: It sounds like a broken rack actuator rod. This is the rod that goes from the gears that the key ... | |
| steering column | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: How do you access the area beneath the wheel to change ignition, replace turn signal switch, or ... A: Sorry for the delay...family sickness kept me away. We have recently uploaded some videos on our ... | |
| turn signal actuator | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: My turn signal lever is hanging out of the side of the steering column. When I took the steering ... A: The part you are describing is called exactly what you stated. (Turn signal actuator or pivot). We ... | |
| 94 Voyager Ignition switch\Cylinder | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: My problem sounds like it may be the same as a previous persons, But before I buy the wrong item and ... A: The dealer will be the most expensive & can code it to your original key, but any parts store will ... | |
| 94 Voyager Ignition switch\Cylinder | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: My problem sounds like it may be the same as a previous persons, But before I buy the wrong item and ... A: Bernie: I believe my answer to the previous post may have been wrong. I am going to correct that. ... | |
| 1992 Chevy truck tilt steering wheel tear down | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: how do you tear down the steering column in a 1992 four wheel drive Chevy truck with tilt wheel? A: I don't know what you are trying to fix, but we have recently uploaded some videos on our website to ... | |
| 1987 monte carlo steering column lose | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Douglas, my monte's column is loose, so I've opened it up and tightened the four screws that keep it ... A: Although the upper end of the column looks identical, the mounting at the floor is different and ... | |
| 1964 Chevy Chevelle Turn Signal Cam | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1964 Chevy Chevelle. It is equipped with a non-tilt column shifter for the 2 speed power ... A: 1964 is about when I started working on columns, but I don't have any good pictures myself of these ... | |
| ignition lock cylinder | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Referance Photo from your website: GM Lock Cylinder(ignition)How do I remove metal "sprocket" and ... A: I can only send one photo in this format... if you email me at dgan@stolenandrecovered.com, I can ... | |
| 1987 monte carlo steering column lose | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: Douglas, my monte's column is loose, so I've opened it up and tightened the four screws that keep it ... A: The 'small leaf spring' you are referring to is supposed to go under the silver rack gear on the ... | |
| 97 Mustang replaced | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My husband could have written this, the exact same thing happened to him: Expert: Douglas Gan - ... A: You will most likely be able to see if the transponder is plugged in once you get the bottom cover ... | |
| 2000 chevy blazer ignition | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My key is locked in the on position, I have to disconnect the battery and turn key to start in order ... A: You are correct in assuning the lock cyinder has gone bad. this happens a lot on these vehicles. ... | |
| switch on 1998 1 ton 3500 | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: Sir, we are trying to change out the lock on a 1998 Chevrolet 1 ton 3500. First, can we use a lock ... A: I am enclosing a picture of where the hole is for your vehicle. Yes, you should be able to swap ... | |
| steering repair | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: What is the name of the housing surrounding the ignition switch? OR the thing the ignition switch ... A: Aaron: My company sells these parts over the internet and through our website all day long..... ... | |
| 77 BLAZER STEERING COLUMN | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT A 1977 K-5 CHEVY BLAZER (2-W)JUST OUT OF THE BLUE THE IGNITION WENT OUT THE ... A: It sounds like the rack gear is broken. This is a fairly common problem in GM tilt columns. I am ... | |
| Column disassembly | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1987 GMC Vandura 2500 that has a bad wiper switch that needs replacing. There are no ... A: Dale: I can only give you the column details..that's my specialty...but I would check the motor 1st. ... | |
| 97 Mustang replaced "Rack actuator" gear, now anti-theft won't allow car to stay cranked | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My husband could have written this, the exact same thing happened to him: Expert: Douglas Gan - ... A: Sorry about your misadventure. Did the antitheft receiver get broken during the repair process? If ... | |
| Column disassembly | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1987 GMC Vandura 2500 that has a bad wiper switch that needs replacing. There are no ... A: Most of the time, the problem you have described turns out to be a bad wiper motor. The relay ... | |
| '05 Saturn Vue | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Doug- I have an '05 Saturn Vue with an interesting problem. When I start the vehicle and go to turn ... A: Yup...you need to drill the housing to get access to the locking spring loaded release on the old ... | |
| 1993 Tilt, Manual C/1500 steering column | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Chevy 1500, v6 manual (on the floor) that the tilt has come loose on in the steering ... A: You may have some bad information. Unless the upper half of the column has actually dropped to the ... | |
| 94 Chevy Steering column | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I started my truck once today & the switch stuck a little. Tried to re-start & the switch didn't ... A: It sounds like the rack gear is broken. This is a fairly common problem in GM tilt columns. I am ... | |
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Someone recently tried to steal my car and broke into the steering column on the left side. Is ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| '05 Saturn Vue | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: Doug- I have an '05 Saturn Vue with an interesting problem. When I start the vehicle and go to turn ... A: You are beginning to experience a bad ignition lock cylinder. Ultimately (within the next month or ... | |
| tilt/telescoping steering column | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1979 corvette with a tilt/telescoping steering column. I an quite sure that I have it right ... A: I can help you with this one, but I need to send you a bunch of photos and this site only allows 1 ... | |
| Ignition key / steering column | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm having a problem with my GMC Savanna 1500 van . I can not get the key to turn . It's like when ... A: The lock cylinder has failed and part of it is sticking out where it shouldn't be inside the column ... | |
| locked up | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Hey Douglas, I took my 1990 jeep four wheeling the other day and in the middle of the night i turned ... A: The most popular problems with the Jeep ignition are the lock cylinder (where the key goes in) and ... | |
| 1990 half ton chevy steering column loose | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1990 chevy half ton with a loose steering column, i have been told that there is a bolt ... A: There are actually 4 bolts you will need to tighten. We have recently uploaded some videos on our ... | |
| steering column | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: i lost the keys to my car so do i get another steering column? ANSWER: Hi James: I need to know ... A: James: The ignition lock cylinder can be replace a lot easier and cheaper than replacing the entire ... | |
| tilt steering | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: hello i have a 1978 cj5 that there is alot of play up and down and side to side with the tilt how ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| STEERING COLUMN | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Lumina with a chip key. The dealer wants 150.00 for a new key, too expensive for my ... A: I'm assuming from your question you lost your key, and the dealer will not look up the code and key ... | |
| tilt steering | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1983 Chevy 1/2 ton shortbox 4x4 that steering column down to where it tilts wobbles around. ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| cancel cam | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: The cancel cam broke on my 93 blazer and i want to fix it my self. It has a tilt steering wheel, its ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| 88camaro | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: how do you replace wiper,cruise,blinker switch i have allready removed the assembly from steering ... A: I need to know if it's a tilt or non-tilt column and what it is you are trying to repair / replace. ... | |
| steering column (lock) | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I can not lock my steering wheel, also not sure but every now and then i have a little knocking ... A: The locking mechanism is a small pin in the steering column just below the steering wheel. I doubt ... | |
| steering columns | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: is it possible to put a steering column out of a 2000 s10 blazer or a steering column out of a 1991 ... A: You will be able to use the column from the 1991 automatic in the 1992 vehicle, but the other one is ... | |
| LOCK CYLNDER REPAIR | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: MY HUSBAND HAS A 1989 HONDA PRELUDE SI. THE KEY WE GOT WHEN WE BOUGHT THE CAR WORKED BUT ONCE YOU ... A: Sorry about your car problem. The only way to get the lock out easily is with a key that allows you ... | |
| steering column components | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: What are considered to be the internal components of a steering column for a dodge dakota? ANSWER: ... A: Daniel: OK, now I understand what you had done. I am enclosing a picture that shows the connection ... | |
| ignition cylinder | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have 1994 Chevy S-10 4 Cylinder 2 wheel drive non-tilt and I need to change the ignition cylinder ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| steering column | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: why wont 95 bonneville start after i just put a new column in it A: This can be fixed very simply if you have a VATS system. Does your key have a black chip on it like ... | |
| steering column components | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: What are considered to be the internal components of a steering column for a dodge dakota? ANSWER: ... A: You still don;t tell me the year of your vehicle or any particulars about the 'u-joint'. Was it a ... | |
| steering column components | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: What are considered to be the internal components of a steering column for a dodge dakota? A: I'm not sure what it is you are asking me to tell you. Is something broken in your column? Was it ... | |
| Bolt fell out of steering column | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Ford Exp. This morning it would not go into park. I saw a bolt had fallen out of the ... A: This is a fairly common problem on Ford vehicles. I am enclosing a picture so you know what you are ... | |
| 1979 Camaro Z28 tilt wheel | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: Loose, Is it possible to tighten it and how do I do it? A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| Air bag steering wheel | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 chev 2500 6.6 how do I remove the steering wheel so I can replace the horn contact. I ... A: The airbag is released by releasing the spring loaded clips holding the airbag t the wheel. These ... | |
| TILT STEERING LEVER REMOVAL | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I own a 2001 chevy silverado x-cab pickup. I am having a problem removing the tilt steering ... A: The lever actually just snaps straight out (left) away from the column. Use a large screwdriver to ... | |
| Steering wheel lock | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in removeing or disableing the steerig wheel locking locking mechinisum on my 1998 ... A: There is no short answer to your question. The locking mechanism can be removed, but it takes a ... | |
| Steering Column | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Chevy Ext Cab K/1500. The steering wheel had a very bad wobble in it.(tilt steering) ... A: It is normal for the shaft to want to slide down prior to putting the snap ring and spring on the ... | |
| 1998 chev truck 1500 | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: when driving down the road the steering wheel will yank. like i lost control. and about a three inch ... A: It sounds like the steering gearbox has a bad spot in it. It is not a steering column problem, ... | |
| 81/82 Chevy Trucks column interchange | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 82 K10 parts truck no tilt/cruise for a 4 speed floor shift AND a 81 K20 tilt/no cruise for ... A: Chris: the only part that has a high failure rate is the ignition lock cylinder. But it's easier to ... | |
| 2003 Steering Column | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: Doug I just replaced my turn signal switch, when making a right hand turn the blinker will not shut ... A: I believe the part you are talking about is part of the clockspring. I am not remembering anything ... | |
| tilt steering | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1988 olds cutlass ciera and the tilt steering column is loose above the pivot point. How do ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| 81/82 Chevy Trucks column interchange | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 82 K10 parts truck no tilt/cruise for a 4 speed floor shift AND a 81 K20 tilt/no cruise for ... A: (Boy you guys have some old trucks out there). Let me try and remember... I am quite sure the ... | |
| ignition/steering column locked | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: My key will not turn in the ignition cylinder on the tiltable steering column of my 2003 PT Cruiser. ... A: This is a very common problem with vehicles these days. The lock is not reading the key so is will ... | |
| Loose steering column - 1990 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I had to replace my steering column about 8 months ago after my vehicle was stolen. My steering ... A: Not yet, but you are close! We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first ... | |
| signal lever 93 GMC Safari van | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: MY TURN SIGNAL LEVER HANGS LIMP. ALL ELSE, AT THE LEVER, WORKS FINE. WHAT FAILED, AND WHERE IS IT ... A: It sounds like the turn signal actuator has broken or come off. This happens once in a while. The ... | |
| Wiper/Washer Switch on a 1993 Chevy S-10 | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: Doug, how do I remove the wiper/washer switch on a 1993 Chevy S10 6 cyl? The shroud does not ... A: No cutting allowed!! The upper housing with all of the inner components comes off the shaft very ... | |
| Ignition lock problem | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: 2003 4WD 5.3L Chevrolet Tahoe. The ignition cylinder will not turn at all with the key in place. I ... A: The lock cylinders fail quite often on these vehicles. Try this: Insert the key into the lock and ... | |
| 2000 Saturn LS Series steering column | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I am having problems with the key cylinder. The key will not turn and the steering wheel is locked. ... A: The lock cylinders fail quite often on these vehicles. Try this: Insert the key into the lock and ... | |
| wobbleing steering wheel | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1992 ford bronco full size with a 5.8 i bought the car with a really loose tilt steering ... A: It sounds like the bearings in the upper housing are beginning to fall apart. This is actually ... | |
| 90 buick century turn signal handle | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I saw your answer from 9/30/2006 with the diagram. I understand about pulling the stem directly ... A: I wasn't answering questions back in 2006, so I'm not sure what you were referring to. But to ... | |
| 1991 f150 shift tube | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: The shift tube made of pot metal or aluminum or(?) snapped on my ford f150 with a/t and tilt wheel. ... A: The shift tube and shaft are a very popular repair. My company does this job often and we stock ... | |
| 1986 chevy k10 steering column | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: What is causing the turn signal housing from pulling off the column? I have removed everything ie ... A: Is this a tilt or non-tilt column? My guess is non-tilt and then yes, the rack and sector gears ... | |
| igniton lock cylinder removal | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: i am putting in a new igniton lock cylinder in a 1991 chev silverado w/ tilt steering do i need any ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| replacing 1986 chevy truck ignition cylinder | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: the cylinder wont pull out. I'm pushing in on the silver tab and pulling cylinder w/ needle nose ... A: According to my information, there is no locking tab, but there is a locking bolt. I have attached ... | |
| '95 Thunderbird | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Doug, thanks for the advice, this is a follow up from a couple of questions I've asked you recently ... A: Eric: The electrical switch only bolts in one position, so it's not that. It sounds like the lock ... | |
| ignition switch | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Doug,need to replace ignition switch on 1982 chevy 1 ton how do i get at switch A: Just a couple of things first. Is it a tilt or non tilt column? Are you asking how to take the ... | |
| tilt colum | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Jeep Wrangler Renagade and the tilt steering is coming loose. How can I fix this ... A: We have recently uploaded some videos on our website to give you first hand viewing of how to ... | |
| ignition switch r/r | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: how do I remove the ignition switch from my 1985 Chevy S10 A: Just a couple of things first. Is it a tilt or non tilt column? Are you asking how to take the ... | |
| 96 buick regal gs anti theft system | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Doug,I have a story to tell you and several questions for you about my car.It is a 96 regal w/3.8 ... A: That's quite a tale. All I can offer you is information on how to bypass the VATS system (Vehicle ... | |
| Stolen classic | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1970 ford galaxy convertible. The steering column is a non tilt and has the ignition switch ... A: Try this site. I'm sure you can find what you need www.car-part.com It's the website all the ... | |
| loose tilt steering | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 94 s-10 blazer with aloose tilt steering, i read your answer`s on it and was woundering, ... A: The pins are pressed in. You will need a pullet to remove them. Here is a link to the tool we use. ... | |
| 1990'S TELESCOPING STEERING COLUM | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have repaired the loose bolts on this model of fleetwood colum, have the tools for a regular tilt ... A: Interesting problem, huh? The solution is to secure the inner shaft in the lowered position so you ... | |
| 1998 f-150 steering column | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: is their any kind of bushing or bearing in the cloumn that can be replaced to take the wobble out of ... A: It sounds like the bearings in the upper tilt housing are beginning to fall apart. This is actually ... | |
| 1997 Acura 2.2CL wiper switch replacement | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I need to replace my windshield wiper switch on my car. Do I need to remove my steering wheel or the ... A: No. You only need to remove the upper and lower steering column cover (screws and snaps) and you ... | |
| 1996 buick lesabre VATS system | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a lesabre that is doing the same thing as the one described on this site.You were speaking of ... A: If you have a chip on your key then the method for bypassing it is posted on our company website. ... | |
| 1/8 turn play in the steering wheel | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 chevy 1500 extenda cab, when trying to might slight corrections i have to turn the ... A: If there is no looseness in the tie rods, then it is most likely play in the gearbox that can be ... | |
| '95 Thunderbird | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: Doug, thanks for the advice, this is a follow up from a couple of questions I've asked you recently ... A: Hey Eric: They only allow a couple of follow-ups.... It sounds like the lower bearing is not ... | |
| 1998 Pontiac Grand Am Replace Steering Column | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: so I bought a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am that had the ignition ripped out, it was all legal and I have ... A: When you say the 'ignition was ripped out", I'm not quite sure what they broke or damaged. It's ... | |
| 95 Thunderbird | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a '95 Ford thunderbird that I need to replace the ignition rack actuator. I'm familiar with ... A: Yes, the inner gears of the lock cylinder need to come out to assemble it. The green plastic ... | |
| key won't turn enough to start the truck | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I got an 89 GMC tilt and manual trans the key will go to the on positioin but won't turn enough to ... A: It sounds like you need an ignition lock cylinder. When they go bad, they often will not rotate ... | |
| steering tilt knuckle | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: ignition switch broke in father inlaws car 93 buick limited he has taken off the steering wheel and ... A: If it is indeed the ignition switch (electrical part), then you are going in the wrong direction. ... | |
| Ignition Key Messed up after thief tryed to steal truck ! | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I have an ford f-150 1997 truck ! Someone tryed to steal it last night buy putting a screwdriver in ... A: There is a very simple fix for your situation. Go to AutoZone (or any parts store) and buy a new ... | |
| gm steering | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1991 s-10 p/u that has trouble when shifting to reverse the back up lights don't stay on. ... A: Most of the time the play comes from the linkage between the column and the transmission (under the ... | |
| 95 Thunderbird | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a '95 Ford thunderbird that I need to replace the ignition rack actuator. I'm familiar with ... A: You're almost there... Don't remove any pins from the housing, it's not necessary. Make sure you ... | |
| lock cylinder | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to replace my lock cylinder in a 1991 jeep wrangler 4cyl (no tilt). i have the wheel ... A: Although you mentioned yours is a non tilt column, the replacement of the lock cylinder is identical ... | |
| steering column | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: how do you remove a non-tilt steering column shroud on a 1991 chevy s10? I have removed steering ... A: Are you replacing the ignition switch (electrical part) or the lock cylinder (key part)? In either ... | |
| '96 Jimmy can't remove key or shift out of park | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I noticed in an earlier post that this could be a problem with a poorly charged battery not ... A: OK, sorry about the long wrong answer Donnie: Here's what you have. The covers need to come off. ... | |
| '96 Jimmy can't remove key or shift out of park | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I noticed in an earlier post that this could be a problem with a poorly charged battery not ... A: 1st, I'm going to guess that it is a floor shift. If not, then all of the following is wrong for ... | |
| 1984 Chvey k10 tilt Steering columns | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: How do I get the column throw the fire wall of my 1984 Chevy k10? I need to replace it and I can not ... A: The column will fit through the firewall, but you need to remove the bracket on the floor holding ... | |
| 1989firebird transamgta | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: my tilt steering has been busted and loose for a while.well i was driving down the road and when it ... A: The bolts that hold the tilt housing to the column tube finally came out. The reason it will not ... | |
| 2002 silverado lock replacement | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: Douglas, Thanks for your help on the lock and housing (case) replacement...what a puzzle...but now I ... A: Hey Allen: The job with parts and labor is worth about $400-$500. I've heard of dealers charging up ... | |
| 2002 silverado lock replacement | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: Douglas, Thanks for your help on the lock and housing (case) replacement...what a puzzle...but now I ... A: OK Allen: You're almost there. You have been locked out by the Passlock system. Once you changed ... | |
| '94 cadillac deville wiper switch | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: A couple of days ago my wipers stopped working. Thought it was the fuse, but that is fine. Then ... A: It does sound like the wiper switch has begun to fail (the smoke was the giveaway telltale sign). We ... | |
| how to bypass anti theft on a 1992 bonnville | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1992 bonnville with the vats system.sometimes it wont crank over. the wires are broke in ... A: You sounds like you have a good handle on assessing the situation. Here are a couple of links to ... | |
| 76 el camino nightmare | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I am restoring a 76 el camino with matching #s 400 block.I am now having problems with the steering ... A: We do not have cataloged information on which switch fits which vehicle, but from my recollection of ... | |
| steering column repair | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1978 Chevy Custom Deluxe pickup with a non tilt column. I replaced the ignition switch and ... A: There are 2 methods of accomplishing the job you are talking about. 1) Remove the ignition switch ... | |
| Ignition repair 94 Honda Accord | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: My daughters car was stolen, for the second time. this time they broke out Key/ignition switch to ... A: Todd: The job consists of changing the same part regardless of which part you use. I think you ... | |
| Ignition repair 94 Honda Accord | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: My daughters car was stolen, for the second time. this time they broke out Key/ignition switch to ... A: Sorry about your daughter's car. Honda's are pretty easy to get and very popular to steal around the ... | |
| 2002 silverado lock replacement | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I also am working on a 2002 silverado lock replacement. The last answer you gave is incorrect as you ... A: You're getting some wrong info. Passlock does NOT measure any of the key cuts. It is a system ... | |
| ignition | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: lock cylinder does not move the ignition switch,i have removed both and seem fine.if it is the rod ... A: OK...Hi Terry It sounds like the white plastic "Rack actuator" gear has broken. There is a small ... | |
| 2002 silverado lock replacement | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I also am working on a 2002 silverado lock replacement. The last answer you gave is incorrect as you ... A: If the lock will not turn, you will need to drill at least some of the lock to remove the 'drop bar' ... | |
| steering column 88 monte carlo | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: broken flasher knob now when turn signals used flashers flash how do i replace flasher knob in ... A: The flasher know simply snaps into the switch on the top of the column. If it is gone, you may be ... | |
| lost key | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: we lost the key to our 1989 plymouth voyager and had a new one made from the door lock. now it ... A: Jack: I am sorry for your condition. I cannot stress enough how difficult this job is. I am an ... | |
| lost key | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: we lost the key to our 1989 plymouth voyager and had a new one made from the door lock. now it ... A: This is a VERY tough job to do, let alone explain on the internet. Believe it or not, it's one of ... | |
| 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan Gear Indicator Hookup | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan whose gear indicator needle (the vertical orange/red indicator ... A: Good; If the little copper clips are still on the string, then you can simply slip the string back ... | |
| antitheft system problems | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Douglas I have a 2001 chevy malibu the car just quit checked fuel pump/filter there ok.from what I ... A: We run into this problem on a weekly basis, and you are correct. It can run into a LOT of money ... | |
| 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan Gear Indicator Hookup | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan whose gear indicator needle (the vertical orange/red indicator ... A: the problem is not in the column. The problem is that the little green string wire broke and you ... | |
| 2006 chevy Equinox | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: How do you reset the pass key after replacing the ignition system? I have tried resetting the ... A: You need to make sure the lock cylinder you installed has a small magnet on it. If it's missing, ... | |
| Ignition Switch | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 69 Firebird that recently have a brand new steering column installed. Now when I put it ... A: The 69 Firebird has a rod and linkage that runs from the transmission to the steering column. It ... | |
| 04 Chrysler Sebring need pin that connects to electrical portion of ignition switch | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: My auto repair problem is thing my ignition would turn but it was very loose and would not crank the ... A: This is a fairly common problem and we comer across it with the same concerns. Getting right to the ... | |
| 1986 Ford Bronco Full Size Steering Column | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: 1986 Ford Bronco Full Size, Automatic Trans on the Column. All of a sudden the key moves freely and ... A: Not a bad thought, but still more work ahead.... If it weren't for the shifter, then you could ... | |
| 1986 Ford Bronco Full Size Steering Column | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: 1986 Ford Bronco Full Size, Automatic Trans on the Column. All of a sudden the key moves freely and ... A: The part that broke is called the rack actuator. I have enclosed a picture of it for your ... | |
| 78 Vette Steering Column | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Last time out it worked, went to start my 78 Corvette with tilt telescopic column, and the key will ... A: boy, I'd do everything I could before taking the column OUT. That's just more work that you don;t ... | |
| Ignition lock replacement | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have already bought the new ignition lock. Thanks Richard A: This is one of the simpler replacements. If you look at the new lock cylinder you will see a small ... | |
| Windshield Wiper Switch | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: How do you replace a windshield wiper switch on a 2004 Honda Accord EX? A: This one is fairly easy. Remove the steering column covers by unscrewing the phillips screws that ... | |
| loose steering 86 gmc truck | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: not tilt, 86 gmc automatic 3/4 pu many many miles on it -drives straight just lots of play in the ... A: Most of the time the play comes from the steering gearbox or bad components under the truck, (tie ... | |
| 2004 chrysler town and country steering column | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: steering column won;t lock w/key removed and chimes indicate that the key is in the ignition?problem ... A: This is a familiar question. Some of the steering columns on Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep products do not ... | |
| 1986 GMC Suburban ignition | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I pulled in my driveway but couldn't turn my truck off. I had to disconnect the battery. My ... A: I'm sorry you are having a problem with your truck. You don't say if it's a tilt or non-tilt column ... | |
| steering column | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have '98' Pace Arrow RV, GM P-chassis,454 motor. Problem is gear selector stuck in park. What to ... A: It sounds like the shift-brake interlock is not working properly. I need for you to try something ... | |
| power steering column on malibu | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I found a 2007 Malibu with only 29,000 miles for sale by a reputable local dealership. I read ... A: It kind of difficult to assess the value of a car over the internet. Regarding the steering ... | |
| signal lights and more | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: Have a 1999 Chev ASTRO, with tilt wheel, 1st symptom was when left turn signal selected, the right ... A: In reading all of your problems over (and I must say, a very good job of describing them...thank ... | |
| stuck ignition tumbler | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Chevy 1500 pickup, ignition stuck in the on position and will not move. I have ... A: Most of the time the lock cylinder disintegrates in the housing and will not allow you to rotate it ... | |
| steering column | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I need to replace the steering column in a 89 buick park ave. the replacement is all in one piece ... A: The mounting may look (and even be) the same, however be careful about the wiper switch, the cruise ... | |
| Loose Arm on Steering Coulmn | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: We have a 93 Ford Club Wagon Full size 12 passenger Van. The steering column shift lever became very ... A: This is a very common problem on the Ford column shift vehicles. One of 2 things occurs. 1) The ... | |
| column | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: ive got a 92 chevy 1500 pick up the problem is when i drive down the road the truck will loose power ... A: The problem you are having is not in the steering column itself. The only possible connection might ... | |
| loose steering column | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: could i cut a portion of the bowl section to get to the four bolts or screws that hold the steering ... A: WAIT....don't break or cut anything. Even if you did, you would still not be able to get a socket ... | |
| Steering Column Wont release | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: My other half has a VN Holden Commadore and we are having problems replacing the Steering column. ... A: It sounds like he collapsed the steering column. This is not good. They are made to collapse ... | |
| steering | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: i own a 2004 aztec and the steering is locking and i can't move the key to turn the vehicle to the ... A: It sounds like the ignition lock cylinder (not the ignition switch) has broken apart inside the ... | |
| loose sterring wheel | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 93 Bronco that has a loose/wobbbly steering wheel. It isnt a tilt column. I took the horn ... A: THIS DESIGN AND HOUSING IS USED FOR BOTH TILT AND NON-TILT COLUMNS!!! It sounds like the lower ... | |
| 1997 Ford F150 steering column | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: .I have a 97 F150 4X4 with a steering column that moves up and down, as if there is slop in it. The ... A: The most likely problem in your truck for the airbag light is the closckspring. Here is the ... | |
| 1997 Ford F150 steering column | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: .I have a 97 F150 4X4 with a steering column that moves up and down, as if there is slop in it. The ... A: These problems are fairly common on Ford vehicles. The column can be fixed fairly inexpensively if ... | |
| 1984 Monte Carlo SS/1981 Monte Carlo | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1981 Monte Carlo that we are using the engine/interior parts from a 1984 SS. We are trying ... A: Although the Haynes manual is ok for some things, it's a little thin on others. We have a number of ... | |
| GM tilt/telescopic steering wheel | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 77 olds tilt and telescopic wheel I would like us in my street rod. Can anyone tell me ... A: My company sells all of these parts and we list them on our website with photos and prices. Here is ... | |
| Chevy Cylinder Lock Removal Problem | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1989 Chevy Beretta V6 Automatic Trans. Tilt steering wheel. Yesterday when I tried to ... A: You have gone almost as far as you need to go. The repair manual is wrong. The cylinder can come ... | |
| 67 camaro tilt wheel | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: My tilt is hard to move up and down,I think the grease is shot. I'm am apart down to the turn signal ... A: Fortunately for you, we have just implemented a video page on our website for customers to see how ... | |
| steering problem | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab 4x4 with 59,000 miles.When I turn the steering wheel ... A: The sound you are referring to is the noise power steering fluid makes when there is no place for it ... | |
| steering problem | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab 4x4 with 59,000 miles.When I turn the steering wheel ... A: This one (repairing a noise) is a little more difficult to do through the web, but let's give it a ... | |
| 89 astro van ingnition cylinder removal | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a new ignition lock and cylinder but cant get the old one out. can you help A: Sure I can help. Here is a link to our website that has video posted for the procedure to remove all ... | |
| 1984 tilt steering wheel column | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: after replacing the steering column it is now stuck in the up position, plus the stop lites do not ... A: Regarding the tilt question; this is fairly common. Basically it has gone past the point it should ... | |
| GMC STEERING COLUMN PROBLEM | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 94 gmc vandura and have had a problem with the shift lever being stuck in park. I have had ... A: It sounds like the cable is binding, as you said in your first question. I'm sorry. That will ... | |
| 1998 Volvo V70 shift lock | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: this is somewhat integral to the steering column/ignition lock. i want to know what the philosophy ... A: Carl: I explained that in the second part of my answer, but here it is again: This system was ... | |
| GMC STEERING COLUMN PROBLEM | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 94 gmc vandura and have had a problem with the shift lever being stuck in park. I have had ... A: Sorry for the delay, I was out of town for the day. Your vehicle does in fact have a brake-shift ... | |
| 1998 Volvo V70 shift lock | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: this is somewhat integral to the steering column/ignition lock. i want to know what the philosophy ... A: In writing this, I may insult some engineers, but here goes... As soon as there is a lawsuit, change ... | |
| 1988 monte carlo ss turn signal dont work | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: it started out with the turn signal working slow, then they dont work at all. if i do it manually ... A: I do not have any diagrams (they are impossible to find) of the flasher locations. My guess is that ... | |
| cyliner lock | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I installed a column in A 70 Monte and the key works backwards to the proper way and can't remove ... A: I'm thinking you didn't use a Monte Carlo column when you installed the replacement. If you did (or ... | |
| 1988 monte carlo ss turn signal dont work | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: it started out with the turn signal working slow, then they dont work at all. if i do it manually ... A: You have a couple of problems here. The slow (and finally no flashing) turn signals is a bad ... | |
| Ignition actuator rod | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1995 Mustang GT and i am pretty sure the actuator rod has broken as i can't turn the engine ... A: It sounds like your assumption is probably correct. This is a fairly common problem and popular ... | |
| loose steering column | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have an '89 Jeep Comanche (6 cyl 4.0 2wd ) with a loose steering column. It seems to be loose in ... A: It sounds to me like you have 2 problems. They are not related and although they are actually ... | |
| broken steering collumn 95 buick lesabre | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1995 buick lesabre and the steerig collumn is broken . My boyfriend got mad cause I would ... A: OK The only problem you have now is the chip on the replacement column is sending a wrong message to ... | |
| broken steering collumn 95 buick lesabre | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1995 buick lesabre and the steerig collumn is broken . My boyfriend got mad cause I would ... A: I'm sorry about your car. It sounds like the problem you have may be related to the VATS system. ... | |
| Turn signal cancel cam | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I looked at your pictures for installing the cam , but once you install that and you try to install ... A: Oh Paul; From the looks of your photo, you neglected to remove the horn wire connector from the ... | |
| Key will not turn on truck 1991 ford F 150 | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: The truck will not turn on and a pin about 1 inch and 1/8 long fell out from under the steering ... A: I'm sorry about your truck. The quickest and easiest way to engage the ignition is if you take the ... | |
| steering column | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: hey i have a steering column in my garage and i have decided to fix what ever is wrong with it and ... A: It sounds lie the steering shaft has either broken or collapsed and become disengaged. I'm sorry, ... | |
| Steering column | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1992 ford bronco and the steering wheel column just moves all around and was told it needed ... A: I believe the column has come loose where the tile flange mounts to the tube. You may be able to ... | |
| steering column question | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: i just replaced the steering column in my wife's 2004 pontiac aztek after some kid tried to steal it ... A: Sorry to hear about your truck. What you are facing is PASS-LOCK anti-theft by GM. this security ... | |
| 69 Mustang tilt column rocks (loose) at the lower flange | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: A dumb mechanic tried to diagnose a no-start problem on my 69 Mustang by rocking the tilt steering ... A: Sorry for the delay...my system crashed & I've spent far too long reinstalling all my software; but ... | |
| 1995 Jeep Gr.Cherokee steering column | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Due to vandalism, the ignition lock assembly and other parts were destroyed. I purchased a used ... A: Sorry about your vandalism. That's feels so intrusive. Yes, you can use the ignition switch, covers ... | |
| steering wheel reinstall | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 77 corvette that Iam trying to reinstall steering wheel on. I can only get the steering ... A: GM vehicles steering wheels and columns have a master spline that command the wheel be put on in ... | |
| 92 ford column shifter is broken | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: The shifter mechanism broke. Shifter slops back and forth to no avail. But, you can shift by forcing ... A: This is a very common problem on the Ford column shift vehicles. One of 2 things occurs. 1) The ... | |
| 93 Astro steering column play - bearing replacement? | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 93 Astro, tilt wheel, with play in the upper steering column, under the hood the upper ... A: I am a little confused as to where you believe the play is coming from. In the same sentence you ... | |
| turn signals | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Dodge Caravan when I turn on the turn signal rarely does it work or sometimes I push ... A: the most common problem with this circuit is the multifunction switch itself. This is the lever and ... | |
| 87 chev van steering column | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: Is it a hard job to replace a 87 chev van whole steering columm with one from a junk yard ? what do ... A: Hard is a relative term depending on your capabilities, tool familiarity and reference point. It ... | |
| 91 1/2 ton chevy pickup | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have alot of side to side and up/down play in the tilt steering column. How do I tighnten up the ... A: It sounds like the tilt knuckle is loose. This is very common on older GM & Jeep vehicles. In ... | |
| high beam switch '87 Blazer | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: Someone cracked the column on my '87 Blazer when they stole it. They damaged the highbeam switch, ... A: Sorry about your truck. The high beam switch is actually mounted on the column tube just above your ... | |
| STEERING COLUMN ON FORD EXPLORER 2002 | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: HOW FAR BACK IN YEARS CAN YOU GO BACK TO REPLACE A TILT STEERING COLUMN FOR A 2002 FORD EXPLORER.FH A: You don't say if it is a column or a floor shift, standard or automatic, 2WD or 4WD so I assumed you ... | |
| steering column wiring | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1986 monte carlo that i installed a tilt column from another monte carlo into, my problem ... A: Let's go a couple of different ways here. How many plugs (harnesses) did you unplug and are there ... | |
| wobbly steering wheel | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1989 Chev 20 van with tilt steering wheel. Yesterday, suddenly, the whole steering assembly ... A: Sorry to hear of your probelm. When you say suddenly, I need to ask if it was slightly loose before ... | |
| Steering Column repair | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: 1985 GMC C-10 auto, tilt column, column does not lock and switch will not turn to ignition mode. It ... A: The only common part that I have seen to cause both of those scenarios is the preload spring ... | |
| Cut off steering wheel | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: My niece had her 1993 Nissan Pickup stolen. The vehicle was recovered but the steering wheel had ... A: Sorry about your truck. It really is an inconvenience and feels like a personal violation when ... | |
| 78 Corvette Steering Column Telescopic | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I am repairing a 78 Corvette steering column with telescopic and cannot get the telescopic to lock. ... A: There are a lot of pieces involved for the telescopic portion to work and they all need to be ... | |
| repair broken off ignition lock | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: Hell: I have a 1998 jeep Cherokee which was stolen it has been returned with a broken off ignition ... A: The part you are referring to is the upper lock housing cover and lock cylinder. You will need some ... | |
| steering problem | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 78 trans am. I took the steering wheel off and I cant get the metal looking spindal off. ... A: The part you are referring to is the lock plate. You will need a lock plate spring compressor to ... | |
| 2003 LeSabre steering Wheel removal | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Gan - You have great answers, but I didn't see this one yet. Hoping you can explain the steps ... A: ..I try. There are 2 ways to get the cover off. The first way is to force it off after you have ... | |
| 93 chevy van ignition actuator | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: how do i remove the ignition actuator off of the steering column A: I am going to assume that you have a tilt column on your van. We have uploaded some videos on our ... | |
| anti theft on 96 Buick Regal | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Buick Regal which has been excellent. But now, I turn the key but nothing happens. ... A: You are correct in your anti-theft assumption. You have described a VATS failure perfectly. What ... | |
| 82 chevy van | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: My blinker end snapped off and I have about six manuels on GMS but none of them are in detail on ... A: I am going to assume that you have a tilt column on your van. We have uploaded some videos on our ... | |
| Tilt Wheel | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Buick Century. I gently forwarded the steering wheel, as I usually do, to exit my car. ... A: This is fairly common. Basically, the tilt mechanism has gone past the point it should have. In ... | |
| Steering wheel jam | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I have 1997 Honda Passport 4 dr Ex. Yesterday my steering wheel jam. I have inspected the power ... A: I need to clarify the question for you. When you say it jammed, I'm not sure if you mean: 1) the ... | |
| Airbag light on NO horn or cruise control | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: 2000 Ford F-250 w/ titlt column- The airbag light is on; flashes 3 times pause 2-times then remains ... A: You are most likely correct in assuming the clockspring has gone bad. A code 32 is 'an open in the ... | |
| Steering Column Assembly | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Chevy HHR and have been told by the dealer that I need a steering column assembly ... A: I too had never heard of such a thing. So I called Chevrolet & we researched it together. The ... | |
| Loose steering column - repair | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Greetings, I have a loose steering (tilt) column in my 1987 Chevy K20. As I'm mechanically minded ... A: It sounds like the tilt knuckle is loose. This is very common on older GM & Jeep vehicles. In ... | |
| Attempted theft of 96 Buick LeSabre - tilt | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My daughter's '96 Buick LeSabre was broken into last night. The steering column on the left is ... A: I know. We repair stolen vehicles every day & it really inconveniences and is upsetting to the ... | |
| Attempted theft of 96 Buick LeSabre - tilt | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: My daughter's '96 Buick LeSabre was broken into last night. The steering column on the left is ... A: The vehicle does have an anti-theft system which is why they could not start it. That explains the ... | |
| Truck will not start after attemped theft | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: Does the chevy 2002 silverado's have a theft device that will not let the fuel pump not work? ... A: Yes, the 2002 has a Pass-Lock system. There should be an antitheft light flashing on the dash if ... | |
| 1991 Chevrolet Suburban 1/2 Ton wiper switch replacement | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: The wiper switch, in my suburban, broke. When I went to turn it on it was stuck and then something ... A: It sounds like the internal portion of the wiper switch is broken. The shaft (or handle with or ... | |
| 1990 jeep wrangler steering column key lock | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 jeep wrangler 4.0 6 cylinder. It has been sitting for two years, and we started the ... A: OK, Here is the procedure for removal of the ignition lock cylinder along with a picture for you. (I ... | |
| tilt steering jamed | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: we have a 1994 buick skylark the tilt steering is locked up or jamed it got put all the way up now ... A: This is fairly common. Basically it has gone past the point it should an in order for it to come ... | |
| 1990 jeep wrangler steering column key lock | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 jeep wrangler 4.0 6 cylinder. It has been sitting for two years, and we started the ... A: The trip lever actually allows the actuator rod on the left side of the column to move upward. If ... | |
| tilt steering column/ loose | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a 89 jeep cherokee with a few minor issues. The one i've never seen is that the ... A: It sounds like the tilt knuckle is loose. This is very common on older GM & Jeep vehicles. In ... | |
| 1990 jeep wrangler steering column key lock | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 jeep wrangler 4.0 6 cylinder. It has been sitting for two years, and we started the ... A: Glad you got the truck started after all these years. When you say the key release button is not ... | |
| '73 Chevy Nova | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at purchasing a 73 Chevy Nova, and I took it for a test drive. The vehicle seems to be ... A: This is a steering problem, not a steering column problem. Either bad tires, a steering gearbox ... | |
| '73 Chevy Nova | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at purchasing a 73 Chevy Nova, and I took it for a test drive. The vehicle seems to be ... A: I'm not quite sure of your question. When you say there is play in the steering column, it is a bit ... | |
| steering colum/ignition repair | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: First my '98 ford f 150 Lariet 4 wheel drive was draged about twenty feet by another truck while the ... A: We're going to have to clarify some things here. I'm not sure what you are referring to when you ... | |
| Multifunctional switch | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Dodge Caravan and when I turn on the turn signals the do not go off automaticly I ... A: You are correct. You do not have to remove anything except what I said. They are 2 separate parts ... | |
| GM truck steering column | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1978 GM truck column Auto w/ tilt I am having a problem with the plastic horn piece that is ... A: We sell those parts. It's called a horn cancel cam. the looseness you are experiencing is not from ... | |
| 1991 astro key | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: ign. key will not turn, kinda like its wrong key.but it's not.if key cylinder has to be changed can ... A: To replace Ignition lock cylinder: • Remove horn pad attaching screws. • Pull pad reward, then ... | |
| 1989 Dodge Ramcharger steering column | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a looking for assembly instruction and any drawing or exploded view of a 1989 Dodge ... A: These are a little tricky & I can only send you 1 picture through this format. If you need more ... | |
| theft car | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: i just bought an 84 chev corvette from salvage yard that is a recent theft recovery. the left side ... A: The car you just bought was at a salvage yard for good reason. The parts for this vehicle are no ... | |
| steering colum removal | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a jeep charokee 89 4x4 4.0ltr and im tryin to get the ignition switch out i think i need to ... A: Are you referring to the electrical part (the ignition switch) mounted on the steering column tube ... | |
| Firebird steering column | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 firebird and the steering column is messed up. Will one from a 1992 grand prix fit? ... A: This type of repair is common for GM vehicles. We sell all of the parts needed and I can give you ... | |
| bearings from steering column | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I turned the wheel and 6 small bearings fell from under the dash by the foot pedals. I believe they ... A: It sounds like the lower bearing in the upper tilt housing is falling apart. This is actually ... | |
| Combination Switch replacement | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Chevy S10 pick up without cruise control and I am trying to replace the combination ... A: The top cover on many GM vehicle is a bear to get off, unless you know what you are looking for. ... | |
| Firebird steering column | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 firebird and the steering column is messed up. Will one from a 1992 grand prix fit? ... A: The short answer is 'no'. They may look similar, but the key word here is similar (not exactly the ... | |
| steering column | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: My 05 durango was stolen and i was told by insurance the steering column was ripped out for them to ... A: I thought most Durangos after 2002 had an immobilizer (anti-theft) system direct from the factory. ... | |
| steering column repair | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: i have an 83 chevy silverado and the steering wheel is wobblely i replaced the bearing but the shaft ... A: You mentioned that you replaced 'the bearing', but I'm not quite sure which bearing you replaced. ... | |
| loose steering wheel | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: iv gone into the bowl area and removed tilt pins etc. and tightened four bolts that were loose. but ... A: It sounds like you have a good command of the column. My guess would be that the tube is torn, ... | |
| 96 Cadillac STS | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Do you know where I can find a diagram of the upper steering column? I replaced the ignition switch ... A: Very often the upper shaft will slip down ever so slightly. When it does, it prevents you from ... | |
| saturn 2000 steering column locked | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Saturn station wagon and steering column is locked. The key won't turn the ignition. ... A: This is a fairly common problem some of the older Saturns are having. The problem, is the lock ... | |
| steering column 89 jeep | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: im replacing steering column, all connections off all bolts out, column completely loose. problem is ... A: Ok thanks Will. Sometimes it's easier to fix the original column rather than change it completely, ... | |
| 91 Jeep Loose tilt steering | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 91 Jeep Cherokee with a tilt steering which is quite loose. I have removed the steering ... A: The older jeeps did not have a release pin or bolt, they had a spring loaded bar you need to press ... | |
| play in steering | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: 2004 silverado 2wd 1500 87000 miles play in steering column, between steering wheel and upper ... A: Perfectly, thanks. I've only seen this once in my 20 years of servicing columns, but it can happen. ... | |
| steering column 89 jeep | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: im replacing steering column, all connections off all bolts out, column completely loose. problem is ... A: I need to know that model Jeep you are working on and if it has tilt or no tilt,then I can help you. ... | |
| bright light switch | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 97 trans am and to turn the bright headlights on the turn signal lever gets pulled forward. ... A: What you are experiencing is not uncommon. the dimmer switch can sometimes move ever so slightly to ... | |
| play in steering | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: 2004 silverado 2wd 1500 87000 miles play in steering column, between steering wheel and upper ... A: I'm not quite sure of your question. When you say there is play in the steering column and then you ... | |
| 2005 Ford Freestar Turn Signal | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: The turn signal on a 2005 Ford Freestar won't shut off automatically after making a turn. There is ... A: You have a very simple problem and not a very expensive one either. The turn signal canceling is ... | |
| ignition switch replacment '94 S10 Blazer | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I bought my '94 S10 Blazer, 2 Wheel Drive, Auto, Vortex V6, (no airbags) new. I now have over ... A: Most of the time when this happens it's the ignition switch located at the base of the column. In ... | |
| steering wheel | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a 10 year cert harley mechanic... I read about your advise on the loose column problem. My 92 ... A: This is very common on older GM vehicles. If it happened suddenly, then there is a possibility that ... | |
| 93 s-10 | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: truck turns over but wont start. changed fuel pump,fuel sending unit.getting fuel to injectors but ... A: Your vehicle does not have ant antitheft / Pass lock system on it. That is the fuel cutoff theft ... | |
| 97 Mustang my key just turns in the ignition | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I goto fill gas up in my 97 Mustang GT and when I get done filling the tank I goto turn the car on ... A: It sounds like the white plastic "Rack actuator" gear has broken. It's a very common problem and ... | |
| Take Apart steering column on a 2002 buick regal | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Gan, I have a dead short in the column of my 2002 buick regal. Before I fix the blown fuses it ... A: You have an odd one there. The signals and wipers are on a multifunction switch that is not cheap. ... | |
| Take Apart steering column on a 2002 buick regal | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Gan, I have a dead short in the column of my 2002 buick regal. Before I fix the blown fuses it ... A: Sounds good. OK. The most common problem in the column for these vehicles in the column is the ... | |
| 93 jeep cherokee | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: steering column tilt can't get it apart to change key lock cylinder or ignition switch wont release ... A: Most of the time when this happens it's not the key cylinder that fails, but the ignition switch ... | |
| Take Apart steering column on a 2002 buick regal | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Gan, I have a dead short in the column of my 2002 buick regal. Before I fix the blown fuses it ... A: How do you know you have a short in the column? Did you see smoke? Did a shop trace it out? The ... | |
| Ford Excursion Steering column/ignition lock | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: What is required to replace transponder,ignition switch cylinder??? Locksmith,dealer, Sunday out of ... A: there are two methods that I know of...either a dealer or a very accomplished locksmith with the ... | |
| steering wheel lock | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have 1999 Dodge caravan.The steering wheel of the car has locked ,as a result the car doesnot ... A: The lock cylinders fail quite often on Chrysler vehicles. Try this: Insert the key into the lock and ... | |
| diagrams | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: Howdy, I wish to god I could find THE place with the perfect diagrams or blow ups of auto parts.Most ... A: You don't say what you are trying to fix, so I can only help you with a generic picture (exploded ... | |
| air bag light remains on | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I had to replace a multi function switch on my 2003 Buick Century. I tried the DIY method but only ... A: Kudos on the airbag repair. Soon you'll have my job! If the lights light up dimly, then the problem ... | |
| Steering column | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 96 lumina that has been sitting awhile and because of a move the keys got lost so i'm ... A: The quickest and most inexpensive way to solve this problem is to contact any GM dealer parts ... | |
| air bag light remains on | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I had to replace a multi function switch on my 2003 Buick Century. I tried the DIY method but only ... A: I give you credit for getting the airbag off of the steering wheel. Some of those Buicks can be ... | |
| 2002 chevy | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: On my silverado the key cylinder will not turn, also the steering wheel does not lock. Does it need ... A: It sounds like the lock cylinder has failed. The upper portion of the column need to be tron down ... | |
| 1989 steering column | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I got a 1989 GMC pickup that needs a steering column but I am having trouble finding a replacement, ... A: A few things... 1) Why are you replacing it? 2) They only interchange with GMC & Chevrolet pickups ... | |
| removing the turn signal lever | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a column that came of of either a 93 or 94 S-10 Blazer. It is a tilt column and have wipers ... A: Andy: I don't know what a "Dakota Digital cruise control is", so I am at a loss as to what you are ... | |
| removing the turn signal lever | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a column that came of of either a 93 or 94 S-10 Blazer. It is a tilt column and have wipers ... A: The Blazer uses a pull-out cruise control lever until 1995. You will need to rotate the handle ... | |
| Steering Column | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1986 Chevy K-10 4z4, it has a tilt column in it with a column shift, pulse wipers and ... A: If the shop did in fact tighten the 4 bolts that hold the tilt mounting stand then probably the ... | |
| 1991 Chevy Silverado | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I own a 1991 Chevy Silverado Pickup. Do you happen to know where I might find a "Steering Column ... A: They used to be very popular, but I do not know of anyone who sell them anymore. We recommend "The ... | |
| Can't shift out of Park | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Ford Taurus wagon. I am having a problem shifting out of park. It started after the ... A: This is a fairly common problem on the Taurus / Sable model. The brake-shifter interlock system ... | |
| 1989 k5 blazer stering column? | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I currently own a 1989 k5 blazer and have no key to start it and the ignition switch has been ... A: In order to replace the lock cylinder, you will need a steering wheel puller and a spring plate ... | |
| Steering Column Locking Plate Replacement? | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1983 Chevy K10 Pickup with tilt steering, and the wheel won't lock when I take the key out ... A: It sounds like you may need both the locking plate and the uper shaft. We stock both pieces and can ... | |
| gear shift | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: 97 ford f150 truck, the gear shift is on the column and won't go into park. The shift is up as far ... A: The shift tube and shaft are fairly easy to replace. First remove the top and bottom column covers. ... | |
| 94 mustang ignition actuator | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: can you send me exploded view assy for replacing F2DZ-3E723-A with step by step. I have column out ... A: This one is a very common problem and requires quite a bit of work and experience to replace it. It ... | |
| GM tilt steering column loose - 1998 Grand Am | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: The tilt column in my daughter's 1998 Grand Am is loose. The steering wheel will rock about 0.5in ... A: This is a very common problem with vehicles approaching and exceeding 10 yrs old. The tilt housing ... | |
| loose tilt joint | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 91' full size GMC Jimmy the other day my tilt joint got really loose. I do not know how to ... A: It sounds like the tilt knuckle has been loose for a while and just recently it has gotten ... | |
| 4 way flasher switch | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: Would you please give me step by step instructions on removing the 4 way switch in the steering ... A: I can probably give you instructions, but I will need to know the year, make & model vehicle you are ... | |
| Shift Lever | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a '99 Tahoe for my daughter. Come to find out, when the vehicle comes up to ... A: That's an odd one.... (I'm going to answer this assuming it's a column shift) I too am going to ... | |
| wiper switch | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I have an 1997 chevy cavalier and the wiper switch is broken. This switch is located on the column ... A: My recollection on your vehicle is that there are 3 obvious screws on the bottom of the column, (7 ... | |
| 1995 F150 Steering Column | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I just talked to my Son who is having a problem with the steering column/ignition switch. The ... A: It sounds like the white plastic "Rack actuator" gear has broken. It's a very common problem and ... | |
| steering column for 88 bronco full size | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: one thing is there is some slop in the column, and the other is i was turning the key and sounded ... A: Most likely, the rack actuator broke. This is a cast piece that actually pushes the rod up and down ... | |
| 92 corvette tilt | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: My 1992 corvette has a lot of slop in the tilt mechanism--it seems to lock but then there is play up ... A: Good price for a good part, but you will need to disassemble it for the parts needed. They will ... | |
| 92 corvette tilt | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: My 1992 corvette has a lot of slop in the tilt mechanism--it seems to lock but then there is play up ... A: Many of the Gm columns use the same tilt housings and bases, but there are 2 designs. Some have ... | |
| 96 merc sable ignition | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: The ignition is not working. I think something broke in the steering column. Do you have a diagram ... A: It sounds like the white plastic "Rack actuator" gear has broken. It's a very common problem and ... | |
| ignition analysis | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for a technician in the Atlanta, GA area that can remove the ignition housing group and ... A: I cannot help you in finding a technician in your town, but I can tell you how to do it. ... | |
| Steering column replacement | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I have an 89 ford clubwagon, full size van. I need to know how to replace the entire steering ... A: To replace the steering column, you first need to make sure it is the correct one. If it came with ... | |
| your answer to me Steering Column | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I received a response back saying you have all ready answered my question regarding a 1981 chevy ... A: Carl: I answered an exact question the same day from another Carl. I don't need to save face (this ... | |
| shifting problem from column | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I was told from my transmission shop that it was not the linkage but the problem was in the column ... A: Sorry for the delay, I was out of town for a couple of days. It sounds like the shift tube has ... | |
| 1987 Bronco Electricial problem in steering column | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: 1987 full size Bronco automatic 4X4 I can start the car with out the key. The anti lock break ... A: Yes, there is an ignition switch lower down mounted below the dash panel on the outside of the ... | |
| 1987 Bronco Electricial problem in steering column | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: 1987 full size Bronco automatic 4X4 I can start the car with out the key. The anti lock break ... A: You have a lot of issues with this truck. The only help I can offer is to address the lock turning ... | |
| Plymouth Voyager 91 Ignition Lock | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: The ignition lock in my '91 Plymouth Voyager is faulty and needs to be replaced. The Haynes Manual ... A: Gibson, You have described a broken actuator inside the lock housing beyond the key and before the ... | |
| Ford 96 F series Steering column. | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me how to replace the shift tube you talked about in another question for a broken F350 ... A: The covers just unscrew. There are 4 phillips screws holding them together...then they just split ... | |
| 95 S10 Blazer can't remove key, wont shift from park | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 95 S10 Blazer that I recently replaced the heater core in. While reinstalling the dash I ... A: There are a couple of reasons why the key will not turn back to the 'lock' position. 1) If the ... | |
| Plymouth Voyager 91 Ignition Lock | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: The ignition lock in my '91 Plymouth Voyager is faulty and needs to be replaced. The Haynes Manual ... A: The lock cylinders fail quite often on these vehicles. Try this: Insert the key into the lock and ... | |
| Stuck Key | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I own a 94 Yukon And the key is stuck in the ignition. I can turn the ignition forward to start it ... A: there are a couple of reasons why the key will not turn back to the 'lock' position. 1) If the ... | |
| Steering column repair | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: My 85 Monte Carlo Steering wheel has Loosened in the area of the tilt mech,and I watched the shifter ... A: You have been driving with it loose for quite some time. The tilt mechanism is fastened with 4 ... | |
| Possible collapsed steering column | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I am working on a '82 Chevy Caprice and I am attempting to hookup the steering linkage to the gear ... A: It sounds like your column was partially collapsed. There are actually 3 tubes that collapse when a ... | |
| 95 f 350 steering column | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: how do u seperate the ignition actuator the plastic piece connecting the bearing hub i need to ... A: I hope I understand your question. I think you are trying to remove the tilt housing and the white ... | |
| 93 chevy astro ignition | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I need to replace the actuator rod I have dismantled and removed the column as far i can. Where the ... A: Now that you have removed the tilt spring, you will need to remove the tilt housing using a pin ... | |
| Ford 96 F series Steering column. | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me how to replace the shift tube you talked about in another question for a broken F350 ... A: The shift tube and shaft are fairly easy to replace. First remove the top and bottom column covers. ... | |
| 93 chevy astro ignition | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I need to replace the actuator rod I have dismantled and removed the column as far i can. Where the ... A: You don't say if it is tilt or non-tilt as they are different column designs. I'm going to assume ... | |
| steering columns | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1994 chevy lumina (car). the steering column has dropped . it appears it has become ... A: If the column has dropped, then it most likely has partially collapsed and shifted from its mounting ... | |
Douglas Gan
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My specialties are stolen vehicles, steering column and ignition locks repair, airbag service and installation and diagnosis. My work includes both domestic (USA) vehicles and foreign designs.
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30 years owning a company that specializes in steering columns, ignition & airbag related problems
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