Unknown '69 tilt/tele internal part - need help
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Unknown '69 tilt/tele internal part - need help
My ignition switch went bad in my '69 and in taking the tilt/tele apart - the mechanic found the below broken part.
ANY IDEA WHAT IT IS?
Key sensor for buzzer?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
ANY IDEA WHAT IT IS?
Key sensor for buzzer?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Last edited by JW3101; May 24, 2017 at 02:16 PM.
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Column
Not sure why the column had to come apart. I just installed my ignition switch in my by dropping the whole column. I don't think you have to take it apart. I guess in your case something else was able to get fixed.
RVZIO
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When they took steering wheel off, the retainer ring broke apart (very brittle). I'm replacing the retaining ring, ignition switch, turn signal switch (as the flashers wouldn't work - plastic piece broken off mechanism) and the key buzzer switch. First time I had to use the flashers and they wouldn't work while parked on the shoulder of NJ Turnpike at 3 am. I checked oil, air, fluids, belts, etc. Another item to add to the pre-trip checklist. That and flares ...
The engine's fine thankfully!
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The key way seized and I couldn't turn the key after losing power on the road, assuming the ignition switch went bad as well. The key way was hanging up and staying in the full forward position just prior to breaking down - I had a new switch ordered. The morning this happened, I could drive it fine by moving the switch back to the proper position so the starter wouldn't keep engaging as I shifted through the gears.
When they took steering wheel off, the retainer ring broke apart (very brittle). I'm replacing the retaining ring, ignition switch, turn signal switch (as the flashers wouldn't work - plastic piece broken off mechanism) and the key buzzer switch. First time I had to use the flashers and they wouldn't work while parked on the shoulder of NJ Turnpike at 3 am. I checked oil, air, fluids, belts, etc. Another item to add to the pre-trip checklist. That and flares ...
The engine's fine thankfully!
When they took steering wheel off, the retainer ring broke apart (very brittle). I'm replacing the retaining ring, ignition switch, turn signal switch (as the flashers wouldn't work - plastic piece broken off mechanism) and the key buzzer switch. First time I had to use the flashers and they wouldn't work while parked on the shoulder of NJ Turnpike at 3 am. I checked oil, air, fluids, belts, etc. Another item to add to the pre-trip checklist. That and flares ...
The engine's fine thankfully!
RVZIO
