key will not come out
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From: kill devil hills nc
key will not come out
I have a 71 pwr steering non tilt column car. I put in reverse and the key will turn back to the lock postion but will not come out?? Steering wheel also locks. The reverse lock out cable is also installed?? Whats up???
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The cable seems to be working because when I put in in revese I can turn key back to lock position. When it is not in reverse it will not turn back to lock. ?????
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I wonder if the column lock is letting the key turn all the way to the locked position. You could try working the mechanism at the under hood location and see if that lets the key turn more toward the off position.
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I would suggest that you remove the cotter pin and release the backdrive cable from the lower lever on the steering column. Now can you move the lever further to the full UP position? Now try to rotate the ignition key to OFF-Lock and remove your key.
If this does not work, I would think that the lock cylinder may be defective.
Jim
If this does not work, I would think that the lock cylinder may be defective.
Jim
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From: kill devil hills nc
looks like I can move the bracket up about 1/4 inch. it is at the bottom now. i hope this will work. thanks