I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. I changed the steering column out and now when I try to turn the key. It doesn, t want to turn. Is there something I am missing.
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Sunday, December 12th, 2010 AT 2:03 AM
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This may sound like a stupid question but when you changed the column did you leave the ignition cylinder in it or replace it. I guess I am asking what keys are you using for the new column
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Sunday, December 12th, 2010 AT 2:07 AM
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Same ignition from old.
I bought the column from a private owner, who was parting out his old truck. Same year and model.
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Sunday, December 12th, 2010 AT 2:12 AM
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I guess you would have to see if the ignition cylinder will turn or if the switch is seized.
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Sunday, December 12th, 2010 AT 2:20 AM
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If I take it out the ignition switch away from the column, it turns no problem. When I place it back into the column, It doesn, t turn.
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Sunday, December 12th, 2010 AT 2:28 AM
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Well the cylinder is separate from the cylinder. When the cylinder is out try to turn the switch with a flat screwdriver.
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Sunday, December 12th, 2010 AT 2:38 AM
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Pull the column lock lever up so the pin on the back of the switch goes into the curved slot. Gravity can suck the slide down.