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theogre
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DEC 05, 09:57 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by JohnF:
Hmmmm, James, you say that the key interlock is installed on the manual transmission columns. My son's '86 SE has one on his auto also. Do we have a car that has had a change-over? |
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If you have a lock lever next to the key in an automatic, someone changed the column with the wrong one. The interlock for the automatic uses a cable between the ignition switch and the shifter that unlocks in park. There are more notes on how that works in my cave tho I don't have pictures nearly as good as these.
Because of how the AT interlock works... If the cable is connected you'd have to put it in park and hit the lever to remove the key. While that could be annoying... If the cable is not connected to the ignition switch properly you've got a fairly serious safety problem. All it takes is leaving the trans unlocked just once to have a big legal problem from a run away car.
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perceptionist
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DEC 06, 10:05 PM
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Sweet thread, this helps answer a lot of questions I had.
Is there a source for the various internals for this column? Does a part # list exist?
Lets say I needed to find a "high beam follower" for example, just wondering if there are alternatives to digging one out of the yards.
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spark1
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DEC 06, 11:47 PM
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Great writeup and photography again! Amazing clarity on the photos, are you using a tripod? Light stands?
One suggestion; reduce the width of the second photo to 800 pixels.
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JazzMan
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DEC 07, 09:11 AM
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 [This message has been edited by JazzMan (edited 11-22-2011).]
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perceptionist
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DEC 13, 01:37 PM
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I considered starting a new thread for this, but this seems to be the place to ask...
My wiper fluid pump is not functioning. I bought a new pump and the fuse is good. The only other area I think might be suspect would be the switch inside the column. When I press the little paddle on the stalk forward, the wipers will swipe a few times as they should, but no pump activity. Could the switch be bad? Is there a relay I need to check?
I did check the 2 relays that are right next to the Wiper fluid reservoir. I know one of them is for the blower fan, not sure what the other is for. I swapped them and the blower works either way, so I assume both relays are good.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Mike
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JZeFF
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DEC 13, 04:39 PM
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Someone has too much spare time =))
Awesome idea!!! this should help quite a few people =D
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JazzMan
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DEC 13, 06:19 PM
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[This message has been edited by JazzMan (edited 11-22-2011).]
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FieroGT42
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DEC 13, 06:35 PM
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Awesome documentation! I rebuilt my own steering column without this, but I'm sure it will be of great help to others!
And those pics of the "bolting plate" and the blue glove I find a bit disturbing.... 
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JazzMan
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DEC 14, 09:13 AM
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buddycraigg
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DEC 14, 09:44 AM
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just make sure both hands are not on your shoulders at the same time.
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