Symptoms - Steering Column

Important: Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following descriptions:
^ Steering Wheel and Column Description
^ Ignition Lock System Description

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.

Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions.

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
^ Lock System Does Not Unlock
^ Lock System Does Not Lock
^ Lock System Sticks in Start
^ Key Cannot Be Removed in the Off Lock Position
^ High Lock Effort Between the Off Lock Positions
^ High Lock Effort
^ Noise in Steering Column
^ High Steering Shaft Effort
^ Looseness in Steering Column
^ Loose Steering Wheel
^ Loose Steering Wheel (Every Other Tilt Position)
^ Dimmer Switch Does Not Function
^ Turn Signal Switch Does Not Cancel
^ Turn Signal Switch Difficult to Operate
^ Hazard Switch Cannot Be Turned Off
^ Hazard Switch Does Not Stay On