The steering column can be a Chanel for engine compartment heat to come up.
It can also have wiring and electrical trouble inside that will eventually cause a fire.
They had a problem with the steering column shaft slip joint, it was too sloppy. They have a replacement part to cure that problem available at the dealer.
I had the same problem in my '97 Lumina. There is an actuator switch in the steering column that was bad. I was going to replace it myself but the covers for the steering column required that the steering wheel be removed and I didn't have the tools so I had to take it to the garage and have them replace the actuator. Hope this isn't too late to help
Probably have to remove steering column which is not too difficult if you find a good book with diagrams. Then take column to locksmith. First call locksmith to see how much they charge. This should save a lot of money compared to having a shop do the whole thing.
NO! Power steering fluid gets too hot and you will blow your transmission.
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The question you ask is too involved for a proper answer. You may want to go to a car parts store, or book store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go to a Public Library.
The question you ask is too involved for a proper answer. You may want to go to a car parts store, or book store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go to a Public Library.
Tilt column? If so it will be the tilt knuckle that has came loose the whhel wont fall off but if gets too loose the steering could lock up tho
Check this out. Seems the connectors in the steering column are strained or too short of wires and they seem to be seated but they are not. open up your steering column and push in on all the connectors. I have the same problem and will be checking them today. I also don't have a left turn signal working too.
The hood release is directly under the steering column toward the firewall. It is not real easy to find as it is made out of the same plastic material as the steering column and fits tightly in it's home. You will find a little depression for your fingers. I had to ask too.
Inside the steering column behind (connected too) the ignition key switch
The neutral safety switch is located on the steering column where it passes through the firewall on the inside. There are four wires coming out of it. To access it you must remove the small lower dash panels under the steering column, remove nuts holding steering column up to dash, remove four bolts that hold the bracket to column, remove ignition switch mounted on top of column, unplug large plug to lower right of ignition switch on steering column, pull switch out of way while paying attention to ignition switch rod coming from actual key switch and how it goes together. Not sure how to actually remove switch, but I don't think it is too hard. It is a relatively inexpensive part, hardest part is reaching it without tearing more apart. Shouldn't be to big of a problem all in all.