Steering Column Problems - Followup To Ignition Key Problem
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Steering Column Problems - Followup To Ignition Key Problem
Hi,
This is followup to the message I posted previously regarding ignition key problems with my 96 Camaro. The problem is that my ignition key is difficult to remove and I cannot turn the ignition to the "ACC" position. It was suggested that it was an issue with the ignition switch on the steering column.
Today, it has a new issue, which I think will help pinpoint the problem. I notice that the when the car is parked, the sterring wheel does not lock. It will turn with a little force as I feel something trying to stop it at a point but will go past that point with a little effort. Based on this new fact, I think the problem is in the steering column. Does anyone know what would cause this and what needs to be done to fix it? Do I need to replace the ignition lock mechanism? Is there a way to just remove the steering lock mechinism but keep the ignition lock mechanism and original keys?
The funny thing is that I have to pull the steering wheel soon as I have to tighten the srews to the tilt mechanism. Hopefully I can fix both problems at the same time.
Thank you
This is followup to the message I posted previously regarding ignition key problems with my 96 Camaro. The problem is that my ignition key is difficult to remove and I cannot turn the ignition to the "ACC" position. It was suggested that it was an issue with the ignition switch on the steering column.
Today, it has a new issue, which I think will help pinpoint the problem. I notice that the when the car is parked, the sterring wheel does not lock. It will turn with a little force as I feel something trying to stop it at a point but will go past that point with a little effort. Based on this new fact, I think the problem is in the steering column. Does anyone know what would cause this and what needs to be done to fix it? Do I need to replace the ignition lock mechanism? Is there a way to just remove the steering lock mechinism but keep the ignition lock mechanism and original keys?
The funny thing is that I have to pull the steering wheel soon as I have to tighten the srews to the tilt mechanism. Hopefully I can fix both problems at the same time.
Thank you
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