Ignition Lock issues/Rod issues.
#1
Ignition Lock issues/Rod issues.
I turned off my K5 at the drive thru to order and when i went to crank it back up the key free spun and nothing happened. No electrical or nothing.
I had this happen once before on a Ford so I picked up another Ignition set and put it in. Same thing.
When I turn the key I see it move the gears on the drivers side of the column and moves that u shaped piece but nothing happens after that(this Help/GM/Chrysler 1977-2002 Ignition Switch Kit (83211) | Ignition Switch Rack Kit | AutoZone.com). I don't see the metal rod move that runs down the column. I can't see under the shifter bezel that runs around the column.
Is there a place for it to come apart? Anybody got a diagram of that area?
Anybody got a clue? lol
Thanks.
I had this happen once before on a Ford so I picked up another Ignition set and put it in. Same thing.
When I turn the key I see it move the gears on the drivers side of the column and moves that u shaped piece but nothing happens after that(this Help/GM/Chrysler 1977-2002 Ignition Switch Kit (83211) | Ignition Switch Rack Kit | AutoZone.com). I don't see the metal rod move that runs down the column. I can't see under the shifter bezel that runs around the column.
Is there a place for it to come apart? Anybody got a diagram of that area?
Anybody got a clue? lol
Thanks.
#4
Hey!
If the rod is moving, ur problem is in the ignition switch far down on top of the steering column.
if the rod is not moving, ur problem is in the steering column.
I had the rack of mine break, and when you replace it you need to make sure you hook the rack up to the rod, otherwise it wont move.
here are some links and Pictures that might help.
1985 Chevy Monte Carlo Steering Column Repair Photo 14
Tilt Steering Column Wobble
let me know if you need more Pictures... or questions, i have a steering column on my dinner table
edit: based on your description my guess is that since the rod isnt moving itis then not connected to the rack
If the rod is moving, ur problem is in the ignition switch far down on top of the steering column.
if the rod is not moving, ur problem is in the steering column.
I had the rack of mine break, and when you replace it you need to make sure you hook the rack up to the rod, otherwise it wont move.
here are some links and Pictures that might help.
1985 Chevy Monte Carlo Steering Column Repair Photo 14
Tilt Steering Column Wobble
let me know if you need more Pictures... or questions, i have a steering column on my dinner table
edit: based on your description my guess is that since the rod isnt moving itis then not connected to the rack
#6
You do not remove the column shifter....
Take photo so i understand where you are stuck :P
BR Jonas
#7
OK so I got the rod back into the rack and after cranking the key once it popped right back out so I think the rack is broken.
Do I just pull the gear to get it out? Or do I have to take the tilt section off the column to get to it?
Here's where I am
Do I just pull the gear to get it out? Or do I have to take the tilt section off the column to get to it?
Here's where I am
#9
ok so I think this whole thing was caused by the drivers side pivot pin not being in all the way. Which caused extra play and allowed the rod to pop out. Cuz I swapped everything and put it all back together, which is when I noticed the pin wasn't in all the way to begin with, and it's perfect and much tighter than before.
All that for nothing lol
All that for nothing lol
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