ToniJ1960

My 89 was vandalized outside my house last night they tore out the steteo broke down the kickpanel and tore a couple tods out. The shifter can move without the key in now and i cant start it. Thid one rod was laying on the floor and its all bent. One rod is pulled out from inside yhe column and if I pull it the dash lights up but cant get it to do anytbing else and I dont know how it goes back in the column.

ToniJ1960

I found out I can start the car with the key in by oulling on the rod they pulled out of the column but I cant turn the steering wheel if I can get a way to be able to turn it I can at least drive it to hve it fixed somewhere

Incorvettei

That sucks! Sorry to see this

Topduarte

Thieves are the worst. If they are caught they need to chop.their hands off as they do in other countries.

ToniJ1960

How can I get the steering wheel to turn

Cruisinfanatic

Comprehensive Insurance!!!!!!
Why are you trying to drive it someplace?

ToniJ1960

I dont have comprehensive insurance I can actually start it but cant drive it I guess ill have to have it towed to a shop to fix it

Cruisinfanatic

Liability only?

ToniJ1960

Yes
the rod I found on the floor looks like it might be part 77 in this picture

ToniJ1960

Someone please help tell me what parts I ned to get or something the key will not turn is that because this rod is out for the love of corvettes someone help
it looks like it might be the headlight dimmer rod if it is that isnt why my key wont turn anymore is it

ChumpVette

Depending upon what was done with the actual ignition switch, the lock pin might be jammed and not allowing the steering wheel to turn. Remove the steering wheel and pull out the lock cam.

ToniJ1960

It sure did glad it wasn't bypassed. The part the rod attaches to was bent out I guess they did it to free the rod up and it couldn't slide back up into the column housing I straightened it a little and now the key will turn. I just need to find out how to reconnect the rod to it. Part #3.

AftonJay

At this point just break the steering lock by forcing. Like someone else said not having vats bypassed saved your car.