QuestionMy auto repair problem is thing my ignition would turn but it was very loose and would not crank the car. I had the car towed to an auto repair shop and after diagnostics they called and alerted me that the electrical portion of the ignition switch needed to be replaced.
After they take apart the old part they see that it has a metal pin/rod connected to the part that was bent and broke off and they need that piece in order to have the electrical portion of the ignition switch to work. They said that the piece could have bent any my many attempt to crank car when I was turning the ignition. The mechanics also said the pin seems to connect from the lock cylinder to the switch.
When the mechanic called the dealership to ask if they had this part the dealership stated that they didn’t have the part by itself and they would have to replace the entire Steering Column which would cost about $1600 and I thought that was absolutely crazy, so I go from having to pay $300 dollars to the auto mechanic to replace the electrical component in the ignition switch to the dealership saying I need to fork out $1600 for an entire Steering Column.
My question is does anyone know if this pin or rod has a specific name and where will I be able to find this part, any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you and I have pictures of steering column and the part if needed
Answer
inner shaft for chrysl
Hi Rod:
This is a fairly common problem and we comer across it with the same concerns.
Getting right to the point, it broke because it's a very thin and weak cast piece that just snaps one day.
We sell the part and have them in stock. The cost is $95 plus shipping
I am enclosing a picture for you to print and show your mechanic and if you want it, just go to our website & click on the 'Contact Us - Order Parts' page. We ship the same day
Good luck
Doug
