Ignition lock
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Ignition lock
Hi All,
New Member. Problem bought 1974 Corvette, previous owner put in new ignition lock, key would not go into lock position. Dropped steering column and manually moved ignition switch rod up toward steering wheel while fiddling with lock. Was able to remove key. Reinserted key, turned key to start heard click no power to ignition. I moved rod up manually again, turned key while pushing on switch rod to the right, power, engine started. Seems to be something out alignment, any suggestions? Also is the upper steering shaft also refered to as the steering column lock rod on a T&T?
Thanks Major 74
New Member. Problem bought 1974 Corvette, previous owner put in new ignition lock, key would not go into lock position. Dropped steering column and manually moved ignition switch rod up toward steering wheel while fiddling with lock. Was able to remove key. Reinserted key, turned key to start heard click no power to ignition. I moved rod up manually again, turned key while pushing on switch rod to the right, power, engine started. Seems to be something out alignment, any suggestions? Also is the upper steering shaft also refered to as the steering column lock rod on a T&T?
Thanks Major 74
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From: Saginaw Michigan
There is a lower lever on the steering column that is connected directly to your transmission (either manual shift or automatic.) The manual transmission must be in REVERSE or the automatic transmission must be in PARK so that a cable from the transmission moves the lower lever to the full UP position. Only when the lever in full UP, is the ignition lock cylinder able to be rotated to the off lock position. For a more detailed review of this interlock system, please download the following:
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/StrgCo...tems27JL04.doc
Once you are sure that your lower lever is in the full UP position and you now feel that the ignition switch need adjusting, download the following:
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/Igniti...rAdj01JN01.doc
There are many more papers and pictures that are available at Terry Rudy's websight: www.corvettefaq.com
Good luck and welcome to the forum,
Jim Shea
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/StrgCo...tems27JL04.doc
Once you are sure that your lower lever is in the full UP position and you now feel that the ignition switch need adjusting, download the following:
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/Igniti...rAdj01JN01.doc
There are many more papers and pictures that are available at Terry Rudy's websight: www.corvettefaq.com
Good luck and welcome to the forum,
Jim Shea
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From: Skippack PA
St Jude Donor '13
Originally Posted by major74
Thanks, downloaded info, opened as text only in MS word. Can I access in PDF? I have a Mac system 9.2.
Steering Column
Ignition and Dimmer
Jim since this is public domain information I assumed you wouldn't mind. If it's a problem please let me know and I'll pull it right away.
