Phill's Vette
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I replaced the rag joint coupler in my 82 last weekend, the steering shaft side of the rag joint was pushed up into the column too far to connect correctly to the new coupler. Per Jim Shea's Steering Papers, I needed 5" of shaft for correct fitting - I had 3.5"
Anyway, his papers said I needed to remove the steering column to safely pull the shaft out to correct length which I did per his instructions. Got the shaft pulled out, lower bearings in great shape, coupler installed and column reinstalled. Hooked everything back up and as soon as I connect the battery, the starter lights up trying to start the car WITHOUT the keys in the ignition!
The Neutral Safety Switch is mounted to the column with two plugs, there are also multiple wiring harnesses throughout this area.
QUESTION: Could I have done something to the NS Switch or what?
No ignition problems before this, also have a fairly new ignition key switch installed.
Any ideas will help.
Thanks!
Anyway, his papers said I needed to remove the steering column to safely pull the shaft out to correct length which I did per his instructions. Got the shaft pulled out, lower bearings in great shape, coupler installed and column reinstalled. Hooked everything back up and as soon as I connect the battery, the starter lights up trying to start the car WITHOUT the keys in the ignition!
The Neutral Safety Switch is mounted to the column with two plugs, there are also multiple wiring harnesses throughout this area.
QUESTION: Could I have done something to the NS Switch or what?
No ignition problems before this, also have a fairly new ignition key switch installed.
Any ideas will help.
Thanks!