Starter switch

Tiny
KEVIN HARFORD
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  • 1989 GMC VANDURA
  • 5.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I installed a new starter switch. Did it all correctly, I think. Took out the pin and pulled out old one. Now it seems I need to pull out new one to get the cover off. Problem is it won't come back out, why?
Also there is a wire that goes to a switch it does not move when ignition is turned. Is that why my ignition is not starting my van? What started this was the key would turn freely and not seem to catch whatever it is to start the van.
Finally, my steering column is very loose and needs the bolts tightened that are why down in the column. Is there a way to tighten those without taking everything apart. Someone said it had to do with the tilt. I don't know. But now I got a van full of screws and parts and have spent a day trying to get that switch out. Please help.
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Monday, August 5th, 2019 AT 9:22 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

Can you post me some pictures of what you see?

Yes, there are 3 bolts that loosen up. The column will have to be disassembled to get to the tilt joint. You will need a puller for the tilt pins as they have to be removed.

As far as the single wire, that is for the warning buzzer for leaving your key in the ignition switch.

No, that wire will not cause it not to start.

Roy
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Monday, August 5th, 2019 AT 12:29 PM

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