Guest Kitskaboodle Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I need a steering column for my 90 Reatta. Mine has a major problem which my mechanic cannot fix! (Linkage disconnect problem somewhere between the flat pot metal rectangular plate with teeth on it and the ignition switch rod) We took the column apart, got the linkage working, put it back in the car, test drove it down the street, pulled up to his house, turned the ignition off and it disconnected again! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> I'm through with this column!So, anyone out there selling a known "good" steering column? I would prefer a low mileage columnwith no issues. (100K miles or less) I would also prefer it complete as possible.I need to get one soon as the car "died" right in front of HIS house. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />Thanks in advance, Kit / 90 Reatta Coupe / 86 Fiero GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Kit,I do have a good steering column for your '90 and I can send it out today.I will send you an email and I can be reached at jfinn@cpinternet.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kitskaboodle Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Thanks Jim! Because of the holiday today, I'm not at work. (I have email ONLY at work) <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />Can we use the PM system here instead? PM sent.........Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Kit,I want to go out and have a look at my columns and I will give you a call this morning at the number you provided in your PM.JimP.S. I do not like to use the PM system here because I then have no record of what was said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kitskaboodle Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Everyone, I found a column courtesy of Jim Finn. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />Thanks everyone!Jim, it was great talking with you....I will send off a check tommorow morning!Kit / 90 Reatta Coupe / 86 Fiero GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TommyH Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">P.S. I do not like to use the PM system here because I then have no record of what was said. </div></div>when sending a PM, make sure to check the "keep message" box, and your message will be save, though only if you check the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Tommy H,Thankyou. I just tried that and it worked.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TommyH Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 no problem! any other computer questions can be directed my way, and i will try to help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kitskaboodle Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Update: steering column is now fixed. (correctly I might add!)You know that pot metal piece that is rectangular in shape and hasteeth on one end of it? Most of the ones I've seen fail by breakingor cracking but mine, as it turns out was actually bent. (It was slightly curved)This curving caused the "bottle-opener" side of the potmetal bracket to "pop-off"the 2 locator pins on the side of the steering column.So, if your ignition key just turns all the way forward without any resistance,you have no dash lights, no starter engaging, nothing...then the linkage that goesto your ignition switch (which is further down on the column) has probably become disconnectedwith the potmetal bracket. We bent mine back into shape in a vise. (Use a straight-edge to measureyour progress. PROBLEM SOLVED! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />Jim, if you're reading this I still want that column as a spare! Kit / 9o Reatta Coupe / 86 Fiero GTThanks, Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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