Steering wheel lock plate
#41
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Re: Steering wheel lock plate
Solenoid? What solenoid, Bill?
The lock plate is engaged by mechanical linkage tied to the ignition switch,
and is operated by the key.
"L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> Replace the solenoid, it is very common for them to weld together
> especially with the high amperage draw with a bad starter, and a low
> battery.
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
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>
> "Jimmie D" <jimmiedee@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:t47uh.9550$Cg1.6635@bignews8.bellsouth.net...
>> I need to remove the lock plate on my 92 cherokee to replace the turn
>> signal/ dimmer switch but cant get the lock plate off.
>> I would cut the retaining clip if I knew I didnt need to put it back on.
> Its
>> just an old fishing car I use to pull my boat down to the lake so Im not
>> worried if the steering wheel doesnt lock.. YEs Ive seen the tools for
> doing
>> it and dont want to pay the money if I dont have to.
>>
>> Thanks Jimmie
>>
>>
>
>
The lock plate is engaged by mechanical linkage tied to the ignition switch,
and is operated by the key.
"L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:51suqbF1lq0apU1@mid.individual.net...
> Replace the solenoid, it is very common for them to weld together
> especially with the high amperage draw with a bad starter, and a low
> battery.
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "Jimmie D" <jimmiedee@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:t47uh.9550$Cg1.6635@bignews8.bellsouth.net...
>> I need to remove the lock plate on my 92 cherokee to replace the turn
>> signal/ dimmer switch but cant get the lock plate off.
>> I would cut the retaining clip if I knew I didnt need to put it back on.
> Its
>> just an old fishing car I use to pull my boat down to the lake so Im not
>> worried if the steering wheel doesnt lock.. YEs Ive seen the tools for
> doing
>> it and dont want to pay the money if I dont have to.
>>
>> Thanks Jimmie
>>
>>
>
>
#42
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Re: Steering wheel lock plate
Thanks for the detailed pictures.
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"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
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> Tightening up the wobbly column is a little intensive in that you have
> to remove everything above the joint. Make sure you take pictures or
> something to make sure you remember how everything came off.
> I had a problem reinstalling mine because the bearings under the spring
> behind the lockplate didn't seat correctly and I ended up bending the
> lockplate and tearing up my turn signal switch, eventually leading me to
> just buy a steering column from a junkyard.
> i have pictures of mine, although Bill's links have a write-up, so
> they'll probably be more help.
> http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r...heel%20repair/
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbpug$tkv$1@aioe.org...
> Tightening up the wobbly column is a little intensive in that you have
> to remove everything above the joint. Make sure you take pictures or
> something to make sure you remember how everything came off.
> I had a problem reinstalling mine because the bearings under the spring
> behind the lockplate didn't seat correctly and I ended up bending the
> lockplate and tearing up my turn signal switch, eventually leading me to
> just buy a steering column from a junkyard.
> i have pictures of mine, although Bill's links have a write-up, so
> they'll probably be more help.
> http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r...heel%20repair/
#43
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Re: Steering wheel lock plate
Thanks for the detailed pictures.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbpug$tkv$1@aioe.org...
> Tightening up the wobbly column is a little intensive in that you have
> to remove everything above the joint. Make sure you take pictures or
> something to make sure you remember how everything came off.
> I had a problem reinstalling mine because the bearings under the spring
> behind the lockplate didn't seat correctly and I ended up bending the
> lockplate and tearing up my turn signal switch, eventually leading me to
> just buy a steering column from a junkyard.
> i have pictures of mine, although Bill's links have a write-up, so
> they'll probably be more help.
> http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r...heel%20repair/
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbpug$tkv$1@aioe.org...
> Tightening up the wobbly column is a little intensive in that you have
> to remove everything above the joint. Make sure you take pictures or
> something to make sure you remember how everything came off.
> I had a problem reinstalling mine because the bearings under the spring
> behind the lockplate didn't seat correctly and I ended up bending the
> lockplate and tearing up my turn signal switch, eventually leading me to
> just buy a steering column from a junkyard.
> i have pictures of mine, although Bill's links have a write-up, so
> they'll probably be more help.
> http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r...heel%20repair/
#44
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Re: Steering wheel lock plate
Thanks for the detailed pictures.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbpug$tkv$1@aioe.org...
> Tightening up the wobbly column is a little intensive in that you have
> to remove everything above the joint. Make sure you take pictures or
> something to make sure you remember how everything came off.
> I had a problem reinstalling mine because the bearings under the spring
> behind the lockplate didn't seat correctly and I ended up bending the
> lockplate and tearing up my turn signal switch, eventually leading me to
> just buy a steering column from a junkyard.
> i have pictures of mine, although Bill's links have a write-up, so
> they'll probably be more help.
> http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r...heel%20repair/
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbpug$tkv$1@aioe.org...
> Tightening up the wobbly column is a little intensive in that you have
> to remove everything above the joint. Make sure you take pictures or
> something to make sure you remember how everything came off.
> I had a problem reinstalling mine because the bearings under the spring
> behind the lockplate didn't seat correctly and I ended up bending the
> lockplate and tearing up my turn signal switch, eventually leading me to
> just buy a steering column from a junkyard.
> i have pictures of mine, although Bill's links have a write-up, so
> they'll probably be more help.
> http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r...heel%20repair/
#45
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Re: Steering wheel lock plate
Thanks for the detailed pictures.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbpug$tkv$1@aioe.org...
> Tightening up the wobbly column is a little intensive in that you have
> to remove everything above the joint. Make sure you take pictures or
> something to make sure you remember how everything came off.
> I had a problem reinstalling mine because the bearings under the spring
> behind the lockplate didn't seat correctly and I ended up bending the
> lockplate and tearing up my turn signal switch, eventually leading me to
> just buy a steering column from a junkyard.
> i have pictures of mine, although Bill's links have a write-up, so
> they'll probably be more help.
> http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r...heel%20repair/
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epbpug$tkv$1@aioe.org...
> Tightening up the wobbly column is a little intensive in that you have
> to remove everything above the joint. Make sure you take pictures or
> something to make sure you remember how everything came off.
> I had a problem reinstalling mine because the bearings under the spring
> behind the lockplate didn't seat correctly and I ended up bending the
> lockplate and tearing up my turn signal switch, eventually leading me to
> just buy a steering column from a junkyard.
> i have pictures of mine, although Bill's links have a write-up, so
> they'll probably be more help.
> http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r...heel%20repair/
#46
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Re: Steering wheel lock plate
Most people would have guess I posted under the wrong thread.
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"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Solenoid? What solenoid, Bill?
>
> The lock plate is engaged by mechanical linkage tied to the ignition
switch,
> and is operated by the key.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:Egquh.11617$uL6.1838@trnddc03...
> Solenoid? What solenoid, Bill?
>
> The lock plate is engaged by mechanical linkage tied to the ignition
switch,
> and is operated by the key.
#47
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Re: Steering wheel lock plate
Most people would have guess I posted under the wrong thread.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:Egquh.11617$uL6.1838@trnddc03...
> Solenoid? What solenoid, Bill?
>
> The lock plate is engaged by mechanical linkage tied to the ignition
switch,
> and is operated by the key.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:Egquh.11617$uL6.1838@trnddc03...
> Solenoid? What solenoid, Bill?
>
> The lock plate is engaged by mechanical linkage tied to the ignition
switch,
> and is operated by the key.
#48
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Re: Steering wheel lock plate
Most people would have guess I posted under the wrong thread.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:Egquh.11617$uL6.1838@trnddc03...
> Solenoid? What solenoid, Bill?
>
> The lock plate is engaged by mechanical linkage tied to the ignition
switch,
> and is operated by the key.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:Egquh.11617$uL6.1838@trnddc03...
> Solenoid? What solenoid, Bill?
>
> The lock plate is engaged by mechanical linkage tied to the ignition
switch,
> and is operated by the key.
#49
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Re: Steering wheel lock plate
Most people would have guess I posted under the wrong thread.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:Egquh.11617$uL6.1838@trnddc03...
> Solenoid? What solenoid, Bill?
>
> The lock plate is engaged by mechanical linkage tied to the ignition
switch,
> and is operated by the key.
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:Egquh.11617$uL6.1838@trnddc03...
> Solenoid? What solenoid, Bill?
>
> The lock plate is engaged by mechanical linkage tied to the ignition
switch,
> and is operated by the key.