:( Steering Column broke, can I repair or replace? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 03-18-2004, 04:47 AM

Tonight when I went out to start my truck to go get gas, I noticed that I COULD NOT turn the key to start the truck, but I COULD move the shifter. Park and Reverse were easily accesible, while the rest were HARD to pull it into. Then, I heard the heater running, which obviously meant that it thinks the key is in the RUN position. Any ideas how I go about fixing this? Do I need an entirely new column, or just an ignition key cylinder?
Any help is greatly appreciated!!

79BIG10 · 03-18-2004, 09:05 AM

Sounds like time to replace the ignition. Pretty easy job with a steering wheel puller. Also look here for the procedure. While you're there you might as well tighten and locktite the bolts he did as well. http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html

dswancutt · 03-18-2004, 10:06 AM

Tim;

The rack that drives the rod to the ignition switch on the lower part of the column may be broken or binding. You will have to disassemble the column to check it. If you have a manual, it is an easy job if you have the correct tools.

Doug

MylilBowTie · 03-18-2004, 11:43 AM

I would pull the ignition cylinder and you can see what dswancutt is talking about. You can look where the ignition goes in and see if it looks okay or not.

03-18-2004, 04:47 AM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	:( Steering Column broke, can I repair or replace? Tonight when I went out to start my truck to go get gas, I noticed that I COULD NOT turn the key to start the truck, but I COULD move the shifter. Park and Reverse were easily accesible, while the rest were HARD to pull it into. Then, I heard the heater running, which obviously meant that it thinks the key is in the RUN position. Any ideas how I go about fixing this? Do I need an entirely new column, or just an ignition key cylinder? Any help is greatly appreciated!! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

03-18-2004, 09:05 AM	#2
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Sounds like time to replace the ignition. Pretty easy job with a steering wheel puller. Also look here for the procedure. While you're there you might as well tighten and locktite the bolts he did as well. http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-18-2004, 10:06 AM	#3
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Steering Column broke, can I repair or replace? Tim; The rack that drives the rod to the ignition switch on the lower part of the column may be broken or binding. You will have to disassemble the column to check it. If you have a manual, it is an easy job if you have the correct tools. Doug

03-18-2004, 11:43 AM	#4
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	I would pull the ignition cylinder and you can see what dswancutt is talking about. You can look where the ignition goes in and see if it looks okay or not. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI



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