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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 02:06 AM
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I recently removed and repainted (dyed) my steering column and now after putting it all back together, the car wont start. All i hear is a clicking sound from what looks like a relay located near the brake booster. Any suggestions?
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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Try adjusting the neutral safety switch, that may solve your problem
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil Zell
Try adjusting the neutral safety switch, that may solve your problem
Thanks in advance for your help. I am not sure what that is and where its located. Furthermore, how do I adjust it?
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Your ignition switch on the top of the column probably needs adjusting. Did you take it off to paint the column? Does the notch in the key cylinder line up with the marker on the column when the key is out?
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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When you turn the key to the start position does it feel normal , do you feel the spring of the start position ?
I'm wondering if you knocked the connector off the neutral safety clutch switch ?
It will be 2 12g purple wires.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ...Roger...
When you turn the key to the start position does it feel normal , do you feel the spring of the start position ?
I'm wondering if you knocked the connector off the neutral safety clutch switch ?
It will be 2 12g purple wires.
Thats exactly what happened... the neutral/safety connector was knocked out. Must have done it when removing the column. Great big THANKS to all of you that helped!
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