what part is this? (steering column)

[michi]

Can anyone tell me what part this is and what its good for? its broken but dont know where this thing belongs too.



This part felt on the floor when i took out the steering column. I had to take it out because i could not start the engine anymore or turn the ignition off because i can turn the key around but nothing happens to i took it out to swap in a new steering lock. Now i wonder where this part goes...

[Money pit Beretta]

That's what lets you turn the car on or off. Mine broke and I couldn't turn my car off. I'd bet there is nothing wrong with the lock.

[michi]

Okay. So how did you fixed that? Should i just get another used steering column and replace this one or can i fix my current one?

[Money pit Beretta]

I had no idea what had happened so I took it to a shop. They told me the one of the "rods" in the column broke. So I guess at that time they were able to order a new one. That was ten years ago though.

[michi]

wow. long time ago...
i guess i just get another steering column and swap the ignition lock.
if anyone know where to get this part that broke on mine - please let me know.

[ifixalot]

I have a 1992 steering column in my attic. My column's adjustable tilt won't lock
which is why I replaced it.
If it's not too hard to pull that part, I could pull the part and ship it to you.
Or ship you the whole column and you pull it out. What year is your car?

[3X00-Modified]

Check your local auto parts store... they may have this kit available for your year.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp ... 7CL3*15657

Part No. LC62820

[michi]

Nice find but local auto parts store is good... here in austria they dont want to hear anything about american cars so i doubt they can or will get me this part i need. Can i order this from GM too?

[3X00-Modified]

GM I doubt it, but if you can they will probably want an arm and a leg for it...
Ebay has some listings. Search for GM steering column repair kit and see what you can find that will ship to you.

[michi]

I have to check this out... Thanks!

[michi]

Just found it on ebay and rockauto. Its $95 on rockauto and $83 on ebay... Damn. lol

[Money pit Beretta]

Boy they sure know what you need and make you pay for it. Saw that when I was looking up parts for the 67 Camaro I had. Two little plastic bushings for the brake pedal(where it rides on the shaft) were like 20 bucks.
Anyway glad you found one.

[1988GTU]

Try finding the older style gear. Not as easy and way more expensive. Dumbest idea to make that out of a cast material. Stamped steel would have been better.

[Baims_91Base]

I posted in your other thread before I saw this one Hope this all goes well for you!

I had the lock cylinder freeze up on my '94 about a month or so ago - got stuck in the RUN position and couldn't turn the car off. Had to pull the fuel injection fuse and disconnect the battery so I wouldn't drain it with the radio running while I was at work, LOL!

[michi]

Thanks Dustin!

Finally i have spare steering column to take the parts i need!
Well, i got everything apart, minus the cover of the adjustable part of the steering, lol.



too bad the spare steering column isnt height adjustable and does not have cruise controle. So i have to swap the parts out i need.

You guys can give me a tip how to take that cover off? I tried some but havent found anything to unbolt or something and i dont want to break it.