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Ignition actuator tilt wheel 1995 t-bird lx 3.8 how to put it in

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Okay we are talking about the rod that goes from the ignition key chamber in the steering column to the electrical ignition switch on the lower part of the column and I am assuming that your changing the ignition switch on the lower column you have to put the rod up into the ignition cylinder first then attach it to the ignition switch and then put in the bolts to hold it but don't tighten them all the way so you can adjust the ignition switch properly then when you have it right tighten the bolts ///// now when you were taking the old one out you had the key turned to the run position with the battery cables disconnected and it fell out I am assuming there is only one way to put it in the switch part lower column so you'll get it just be patient the key cylinder must move freely with the rod engaged then you turn the key back to the off position while moving the switch with it then temporarily bolt it in for testing and adjusting it trying to do it by yourself is a little bit hard if you never did this before so try using a helper but it can be done as a 1 man job if you have a lot of problems you can pull the key cylinder out by pushing the metal button under it in the column then turning the key cylinder to the flats // forward till you can pull it out if you need more info please post back in comments and I will get it ok be patient and you will succeed good luck Stephen

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SOURCE: 1989 cutlass oldsmobile with tilt steering wheel ?

remove column trim, insert ket turn to on position, and push the pin in at the underside of the steering column pull straight out please rate -jeff

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SOURCE: 1988 bronco ignition actuator broke. Pulled

Here is an amazing photo manual of the steering column tear-down to fix actuator on an 85 Bronco. It looks like a big job, though, which is unfortunate because the actuator on my 89 just snapped last week.

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SOURCE: Need to replace the 1995 toyota corolla ignition lock cylinder

You need to pull the plastic covers from above and below the steering wheel off. Then put your key in the ignition and turn it to the acc position, then there is a small button either on the top or bottom of the tumbler assembly, it will be inset and you will need a small pointy screwdriver or something to reach it. When you push the button the ignition assembly and the key will come out together

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SOURCE: car steering wheel locked; car won't start

If this is a floor shifter or center console shifter there is actually a lock release next to the shifter. Look next to the shifter handle and you should see a small square plug in the console remove the plug and you will see a little white button in it this is the shifter release push it and you can move the shifter.

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  • Posted on Apr 07, 2010

SOURCE: Tilt steering wheel won't tilt. What's wrong?

your steering wheel adjuster is blocked or stuck up thats why it doesnt freely move to the max. take off cover/ check condition and or lubricate it.

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Disconnect the negative battery cable with the proper size wrench and place away from the battery.
Insert the key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the run position.
Remove the steering column cover on a tilt steering wheel model by pressing the upper and lower section of the cover together and pulling free from the mounting plate. Remove the steering column covers on a non tilt steering wheel model by using a Philips screwdriver and unscrewing the mounting screws.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition switch by lifting up on the release tab and pulling.
Press the ignition switch actuator pin by pushing a small screw driver into the key lock cylinder, while doing this pull the ignition switch out of the ignition switch housing.

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Insert the new key into the new ignition switch and turn the key to the run position. Insert the new ignition switch into the ignition switch housing. Wiggle the switch back and forth until the actuator pin mounting hole is aligned and falls into place.
Install the electrical connector back into the connector housing by pressing it in with your hands.
Place the steering column covers back onto the non tilt steering wheel and insert mounting screws. Tighten screws using a Philips screwdriver. Place the steering column covers over the tilt steering wheel and press the upper and lower portion together to snap covers back into the mounting plate.
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    Insert the key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the run position.
  • 2 Remove the steering column cover on a tilt steering wheel model by pressing the upper and lower section of the cover together and pulling free from the mounting plate. Remove the steering column covers on a non tilt steering wheel model by using a Philips screwdriver and unscrewing the mounting screws.
  • 3 Disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition switch by lifting up on the release tab and pulling.

    Press the ignition switch actuator pin by pushing a small screw driver into the key lock cylinder, while doing this pull the ignition switch out of the ignition switch housing.
  • Installation
  • 1 Insert the new key into the new ignition switch and turn the key to the run position. Insert the new ignition switch into the ignition switch housing. Wiggle the switch back and forth until the actuator pin mounting hole is aligned and falls into place.
  • 2 Install the electrical connector back into the connector housing by pressing it in with your hands.
  • 3 Place the steering column covers back onto the non tilt steering wheel and insert mounting screws. Tighten screws using a Philips screwdriver. Place the steering column covers over the tilt steering wheel and press the upper and lower portion together to snap covers back into the mounting plate.
  • 4 Pull on the ignition key to ensure switch is locked into place. Turn key to the "off" position and remove the key. Insert the key and start the vehicle.


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