stuck ignition
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stuck ignition
Looking for a little help. I have had my car, 1973 coupe, L82, for 5 months and been restoring. Has been on jacks for 4 months while doing new interior and paint. Now getting back together, ( what a nightmare finding where everything goes) and tried finally to get started last night. Key is in lock position and 4 sp is locked in reverse. Can not budge key or shifter. New carpet put in, could there be interference with the clutch? Feels like it goes to the floor. Steering wheel is also locked. Pulling light switch does give indicator lights so I know I did not hook battery up incorrectly.
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Instructor
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From: Alice Texas
Could the lock out cable be out of whack?
It goes from the transmission to the lock out arm inside the engine compartment at the bottom of the steering column. Not sure why the transmission would be stuck in reverse unless the cable is connected to the incorrect lug.
Just something else to look at if you have done anything under the car.
It goes from the transmission to the lock out arm inside the engine compartment at the bottom of the steering column. Not sure why the transmission would be stuck in reverse unless the cable is connected to the incorrect lug.
Just something else to look at if you have done anything under the car.
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From: mount holly NC
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See if the cable is letting the lever (on the steering column)go all the way up.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...lfunction.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...lfunction.html
Burning Brakes
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From: Woodland California
See if the cable is letting the lever (on the steering column)go all the way up.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...lfunction.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...lfunction.html
Put the key in the ignition tap it kind of firm to drive it deeper into the switch and try to turn it.
I was told to do this by a lock smith friend of mine.,
Ralph
By the way, I never had any more trouble with the switch.
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