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Old 02-23-2008, 07:34 AM   #1
fender80
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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?
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Old 02-23-2008, 08:09 AM   #2
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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.
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Old 02-23-2008, 08:21 AM   #3
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Ya its gradually getting worse. is it an easy fix?
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Old 02-23-2008, 08:47 AM   #4
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Re: steering column problems

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
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Old 02-23-2008, 08:54 AM   #5
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Alrite thanks alot.
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