Do you need to replace the steering column?
Whether you would need to replace your Ford F-150 steering column, bearings, or any other steering system part, you will feel at ease with a full steering column rebuild kit or the individual quality reproduction parts from National Parts Depot.
What to do about steering column on Ford F-150?
If your Ford F-150 is having issues with it’s steering column, shaft, bearings, or anything else, NPD has the parts you need to fix the issue. Get back on the road and enjoy all the smooth turning when you are cruising around in your classic Ford truck.
Where are the cables on a steering column?
Remove any cables or wires from the steering column. Cars with shifters on the column usually have a cable that runs to the transmission and that could be inside or outside the firewall. Unhook this too. Most 1989 and newer cars have four 14mm nuts that hold the column to the dash.
Where are the shifters on a steering column?
Cars with shifters on the column usually have a cable that runs to the transmission and that could be inside or outside the firewall. Unhook this too. Most 1989 and newer cars have four 14mm nuts that hold the column to the dash.
During our diagnostics we can confirm if it’s either Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS) or Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) fault, or may advise on changing both units, and maybe even the keys themselves. If the column lock is warning light is on, some will insist on replacing the complete steering column, this is NOT required.
What to do if your Mercedes steering column lock is faulty?
In the video below, you can see a Mercedes E200 W212 chassis with the steering column lock module faulty. You can use the vehicle on the same day. Rebuilding the steering lock with new hardware is possible if no fatal errors are logged on the processor inside.
Why is my steering column unable to start?
When the driver leaves the car with his own identification key and the engine is switched off, ESCL locks the steering column safely. As it is a unit that operates every time when ignition is switched on and off it does wear out and become inoperative, causing the vehicle to be unable to start.
What to do if your Mercedes steering column is not working?
You need to turn the key in the ignition several times before lights come on the dashboard; The key turns in the ignition but no dashboard lights appear; Steering is still locked even with the key in the ignition; Steering lock is OFF with no key in ignition.
What’s the problem with the steering column lock?
The actual problem is the STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE. In the video below, you can see a Mercedes E200 W212 chassis with the steering column lock module faulty. You can use the vehicle on the same day.
Can you put pressure on the steering wheel?
You can put pressure on the steering wheel and also try shaking the steering wheel. As you do this insert the key into the ignition and try to turn the key. DO NOT TRY TO FORCE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. The steering column lock is a security feature which all car manufacturers incorporate in the cars.