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Steering lock/ignition switch relationship; what is this device? (image)

posted by  rstarkie on  Wed Jan 30 09:06 CST 2008
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Previous post on this problem of not being able to move key far enough to remove it and lock the steering:
http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/index.htm?id=1252071

Today I got the car into the workspace and removed the instrument cluster to have a look at the ignition switch/steering lock area.

Saw this cable driven insert on the side of the switch/lock assembly which was easily released and removed.

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After removing it the key would move to the desired "off" position. The steering would lock and the key could be removed. The shift lock still functioned in that I had to step on the brake to shift the selector out of park.

So what is the device that I disconnected? How does it work? Any reason I can't just leave it disconnected and button things up? I am sure it cannot be that easy so please tell me what I am missing. Thanks.

Randy






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