Smoke from the steering column indicates a short in the electrical system. Have it towed to a mechanic so they can find the short. Disconnect the battery so you do not cause a fire.
only thing that will cause smoke in steering column,is an electrical short in the wiring inside the steering column
its happened to me.....my mechanic says it was the ignition switch of my car....had it replaced for $300
smoke means fire. u obviously have an electrical short in steering column. best take it to an auto electrician
why? did your car was stolen and you replaced the factory steering column with a salvaged fire bird steering column now your car wont start or even turn over and the security light stays on why?
The earth cable from the car to the steering column has broken, so put a cable from the column to the car body.
Not unless you don't intend on steering.
Thomas Losito invented the collapsible steering column after his friend had died in a car crash.
Steering column are an extremely delicate part to change out in a car, and it is important to have a diagram of one. A detailed diagram of a steering column in this car can be found in its maintenance manual.
Dead short to ground in steering column
Assuming you mean the steering column, it is what transmits the turning of the wheel in your hands to the steering mechanism which moves the wheels that are touching the ground.
What car
Yes, one can put a new steering wheel and column in a car. If it is a DIY project, one must be very careful to reconnect everything carefully so the steering column does not jam.