I`ve replaced my steering column and my car won`t start? Do I have to reprogram my computer or something?

Double check the wiring to the ignition unit and make sure everything is still lined up correctly.

Review the following instructions to make sure everything was done step by step. Check for a miscalibrated neutral safety switch which would cause the car not to turn over when the key is rotated to the 'start' position. --- Neutral Safety Switch ADJUSTMENT

1. Place transaxle shift lever in N.
2. Loosen switch attaching screws.
3. Rotate switch on shifter assembly to align service adjustment slots.
4. Insert 3?32 in. (2.34mm) max. diameter gauge pin or drill bit to a depth of 5?32 in. (12mm).
5. Tighten 2 attaching screws to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).
6. Remove gauge pin.
7. Ensure that engine will start only in P and N positions. If engine will start in any other position, readjust switch.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left side sound insulator.
3. Remove the steering column trim cover.
4. Label and disconnect the electrical connectors from the steering column. Remove the wiring harness protector.
5. Remove the park lock cable from the ignition switch, if equipped.
6. Remove the lower column mounting bolts. NOTE: On the Toronado, remove the pinch bolt.
   
7. If equipped with a column shifter, disconnect the shift linkage at the column.
8. Remove the upper steering column-to-instrument panel bolts and the column assembly from the vehicle. To install:
   
9. Install the column assembly to the vehicle. Install the upper steering column-to-instrument panel bolts. Install the lower steering column-to-instrument panel bolts. Tighten the column bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm). NOTE: Failure to install the upper bolts first may result in a cracked lower bearing casting.
   
10. If equipped with a column shifter, connect the shift linkage to the column.
11. Install the lower column mounting bolts.
12. On the Toronado, install the pinch bolt.
13. Install the park lock cable to the ignition switch, if equipped.
14. Connect the electrical connectors to the steering column. Install the wiring harness protector.
15. Install the steering column trim cover.
16. Install the left side sound insulator.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Ensure that ignition switch is in the OFF position.
2. Remove SIR fuse from fuse panel.
3. Remove left side sound insulator.
4. Remove left side courtesy light, as required, to ease removal of sound insulator.
5. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) pin and yellow 2 way connector at the base of the steering column.
6. Remove knee bolster.
7. Disconnect ignition wiring connector and multi-function connector.
8. Remove pinch bolt from intermediate shaft.
9. Remove lower support bracket from vehicle. Remove upper column support from instrument panel and remove column from vehicle. To install:
   
10. Install steering column into vehicle; support at upper bracket with 2 bolts. Do not tighten fully at this time.
11. Install column lower support bracket to vehicle. Do not tighten fully at this time.
12. Install steering column intermediate shaft to steering rack.
13. Install pinch bolt to intermediate shaft. Tighten pinch bolt and nut to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm). Tighten upper and lower column support nut and bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm). Tighten lower support bracket-to-column screws to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).
14. Connect multi-function switch connector and ignition wiring connector.
15. Install knee bolster.
16. Connect negative battery cable.
17. Connect yellow 2 way connector and CPA pin at the base of the steering column.
18. Install fuse in fuse panel.
19. Install left side sound insulator and connect courtesy light, if removed.