Questionmy steering column is all whacked out! my ignition tumbler assembly in the column housing is worn and the mechanism slips and gets either jammed or simply wont grab the actuating rod in order to engage/disengage my ignition switch. the housing which contains the assembly (gearshift bowl) is a composite aluminum. will it come off without breaking? i dont think so. am i just faced with getting another column altogether? this sucks please help!
AnswerHi Ryan,
If you've let your tilt column go to the point where the ignition won't engage any longer, it's definitely time for a new column assembly as there will be no way to reattach the missing/displaced fasteners.
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