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fender80

02-23-2008 07:34 AM

steering column problems

Hello Everybody. This is my first post, anyways i have a 1980 gmc sierra and every time i got to start it i have to turn the steering wheel like a mad man for it to start.

Any ideas how to fix this problem?

lawson86

02-23-2008 08:09 AM

Re: steering column problems

Hello, And welcome. Sounds like a ignition starter switch problem to me. shaking the wheel makes it contact and work. soon it will stop working at all if that is the problem. I have seen them do many strange things.

fender80

02-23-2008 08:21 AM

Re: steering column problems

Ya its gradually getting worse. is it an easy fix?

lawson86

02-23-2008 08:47 AM

Re: steering column problems

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It can be a pain. on my 86 i just took the two bolts loose that hold the column and it dropped enough for me to get to it and swapped them out. and i dont know if you know where it is but its on your steering column at the bottom near the firewall with a bunch of wires cant miss it looks like this

fender80

02-23-2008 08:54 AM

Re: steering column problems

Alrite thanks alot.

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