ignition problems

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by phd304, Jul 23, 2004.

  1. phd304

    phd304 Well-Known Member

    I have to wiggle the key and the steering wheel to turn my car on, any advice on what to do. I had a new key made, but same problem.
     
    phd304, Jul 23, 2004
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  2. custom sky

    custom sky Generally Nice Guy

    It is most likely your Ign. cylender that is bad. You will have to replace it to solve the problem. One other thing just came to mind on this. You may have to replace the little nylon gear that controls the steering lock. I had one break on my 72 skylark and the dumb thing wouldn't let me take the key out of the ignition. It turned out the ign. was fine and a quick trip to the wrecking yard came up with a new one. Some lock smiths will still have this piece. Good Luck
     
    custom sky, Jul 23, 2004
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  3. phd304

    phd304 Well-Known Member

    Also the key pops out of the ignition, while the car is on
     
    phd304, Jul 26, 2004
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  4. custom sky

    custom sky Generally Nice Guy

    If you can take the key out of the ign. while the car is on than the cylinder must be replaced.
     
    custom sky, Jul 27, 2004
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