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Blake Martin Posted on Jun 06, 2015
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1995 Roadmaster. The cast linkage that goes from the opposite side of the tumbler to the rod that goes to the ignition switch broke. How do I replace this?

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Buy a scrap steering column

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  • Blake Martin Jun 06, 2015

    Is that really the only solution

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    johnny rebel Jun 06, 2015

    well,unless you want to tear the whole column down to fix something that shouldnt break,and then find the reason why it broke,then 50 bucks at a scrapyard and switching the key tumbler,or junking the car,you choose

  • Blake Martin Jun 06, 2015

    I had the column dropped changing the headlight dimmer switch right before it broke. It was most likely human error

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    johnny rebel Jun 06, 2015

    all you have to do to fix the dimmer is to take the air bag off and access the screw through a hole on the steering wheel,it really will be cheaper to buy a used column and get the parts you need

  • Blake Martin Jun 06, 2015

    No the dimmer is on the side of the column under the dash. Somehow the part that broke got in a bind from dropping the column. I found the part I need, it's 140 and gonna be a pain to change. Would have to take the tilt completely apart. Just pulling the rod to start it until I get tired of it lol

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  • Posted on May 30, 2009

SOURCE: pass key stays on1995 buick roadmaster car want crank

Short circuit probably not the problem. The pass key system is not being disabled making the car inoperable, thats why it will not crank. Either you are using a key that does not have the correct resistance(black chip in key) or if it is the same key you always used then the pass key sensor went bad. I believe it is in the steering column and a qualified mechanic could help you there.

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  • Posted on Mar 06, 2009

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  • Posted on Nov 04, 2008

SOURCE: 1993 buick lesabre limited

What you need to do is this:

Remove Steering wheel
Remove big connector under dash, it has a 8mm bolt that is holding it in, this will loosen up the wires in the steering column
Pull out clock spring and let it hang
Get lock plate compressor and remove lock plate, the snap ring is kinda hard to get off
Remove plates and spring behind lock plate
Put turn signal switch to the turn right position
remove three screws holding in turn signal cam
remove key warning buzzer, needle nose pliers and it just pulls out, be gentle
remove screw with a torx head that holds the ignition tumbler in place

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remove tumbler

I hope this helps, it took me a while to figure this out

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 20, 2009

SOURCE: Security light flashing after replacing ignition switch assy

Put a battery charger on it. Now turn the key on, the security light should be blinking. Leave the key on for 11 minutes. The security light should go off. Now try to start the car. This should reprogram you security system.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 05, 2009

SOURCE: removal and replacement of key tumbler 1994 Ford explorer

look at the steering column below the ign lock and tumbler there should be a small hole turn key to on pos and push a small rod up the holethis then should release the lock and tumbler,no hole then wheel and coumn has to be stripped to get to lock retainer

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