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Puffs of smoke coming out of the steering column

I have a 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE and puffs of smoke are coming out of the steering column. I was told the problem may be dust getting in there and burning up. What could be causing that?

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The problem is your signal light switch circuit board is worn out. Ive replaced that same part cause i was having the same problem. Then i had to replace my steering column for other reasons and now guess what .......MORE SMOKE!.

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This is a defective igntion switch, replace it, that is not the key cylinder but the actual switch.

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