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old blue 86

08-17-2024 05:38 PM

igniton switch\rack and pinion

HI guys a quick question.
My 86 with tilt has a issue where when the tilt is up
the starter wont engage.
but centered or down it will.
Is this a switch issue or rack and pinion issue?
Thanks

:chevy:

Dead Parrot

08-17-2024 10:38 PM

Re: igniton switch\rack and pinion

Most likely a broken last tooth on the sector gear.

old blue 86

08-18-2024 08:44 AM

Re: igniton switch\rack and pinion

Is there any way to verify with out taking the column apart?

Dead Parrot

08-19-2024 07:47 AM

Re: igniton switch\rack and pinion

Not that I know of. The 2nd time it happened on mine, I wired in a push button for the start solenoid. Turn key to run and push button to start. Side benefit of being a crude anti theft device.

Is there slop in the column? If so, there are 4(3?) screws at the bottom of the insides that need to be tightened to remove the slop. I think the slop contributes to the tooth breaking.

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