Actuator rod
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6th Gear
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The key assembly is at the top on the right hand side ( usual ),my p problem is connecting the actuator rod to the key assembly that is located on the left side of colum by the blinker switch. Their is a cover in my way . the actuator rod comes from the ignition switch that is mounted on top of steering colum . I got that .. But connecting the other end ???
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2014
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From: New Port Richey FL
were you making a repair, or did it just stop working and now there is no effort. if that's the case I would Hazard to Guess that Either the Rack gear or rack has Broken and the Steering Wheel needs to come off and top of column would need to come apart.
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6th Gear
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That's not good . my problem started when my dash filled with smoke when I killed it . it started back no problem. Weeks later I turned to accessories .when I turned back the key fell over , I had nothing except the radio plays all the time now . lol. I changed the lock cylinder. No good , same thing . dropped the steering column changed the electric ignition switch . everything looked good , when I tried to start all worked except it did not start. When I released the key it went back to nothing . the actuator rod has a flat gear that goes into the steering column and connect s to the key assembly ( I guess) . How do I connect the two ?
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2014
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From: New Port Richey FL
When you installed the lower switch did you time it to the upper. The ignition switch on the bottom when bought new at store came with a plastic pin on top that locks in the off position. So the key should be out in a locked position. Align the rod on switch tighten down remove plastic pin top and bottom should be timed
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