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Old Sep 2, 2018 | 12:20 PM
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I had to replace the ignition switch actuator rack in a tilt telescopic 1975 steering column. Everything looks fine and works great with the column cover off. However when I install the column cover the key ignition cylinder is very tight to remove and insert the key the key will turn fine and crank th e motor, but to remove the key you have to press the key counter clock wise the turn it clock wise for the key to be removed. Is there something I missed during the reassembly? What could be causing this? Please help.

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Old Sep 2, 2018 | 03:05 PM
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Is your transmission interlock cable hooked up and working properly? And if it's not installed, is that lever on the lower steering column pushed all the way up?
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Kansas123, you was right on the money. Had to pull the steering column apart again but you were 100% correct. Now eveything is as it should be.

Thank you Kansas123 very very much!!!!!
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Originally Posted by rodney25
Kansas123, you was right on the money. Had to pull the steering column apart again but you were 100% correct. Now eveything is as it should be.

Thank you Kansas123 very very much!!!!!
You are welcome brother.
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