Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column

Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column

Important:
Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions.


Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation Description and Operation.

Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the steering wheel and column.

* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

* Loose Steering Wheel Loose Steering Wheel

* Noise When Lifting the Column Noise When Lifting the Column

* Ignition Switch Electrical System Does Not Operate Ignition Switch Electrical System Does Not Operate

* Ignition Switch Does Not Turn Ignition Switch Does Not Turn

* High Steering Shaft Effort High Steering Shaft Effort

* Lock System Does Not Unlock Lock System Does Not Unlock

* Lock System Does Not Lock Lock System Does Not Lock

* Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder

* Ignition Key Cannot Turn or Sticks in Any Position Ignition Key Cannot Turn or Sticks in Any Position

* Noise in Steering Column Noise in Steering Column

* Looseness in Steering Column Looseness in Steering Column