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2007 Chrysler Aspen Repair Question


Topics covered: Steering, Steering column, Dealer.
Mileage: 80 miles.

Asked on October 22, 2012

Chrysler Aspen Steering Problem

A THIEF TRIED TO STEAL MY ASPEN. THERE WAS REALLY NO APPARENT DAMAGE, BUT IT WAS APPARENT THAT THEY WENT INTO THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING. THE TRUCK WOULD START WITH HESITATION, BUT WOULD SOON CUT OFF AT EACH ATTEMPT. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER INFORMED ME THAT MY TRUCK HAS A RING AROUND THE IGNITION, IF BROKEN, THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START. IS THIS TRUE? THE DEALER SAYS I NEED A NEW IGNITION MODULE ALONG WITH A WHOLE NEW STEERING COLUMN. IS IT LIKELY THAT I NEEDED A WHOLE NEW COLUMN? HOW CAN I MAKE SURE THAT I HAVE HAVE THE OLD COLUMN FROM MY TRUCK?
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