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Steering Column: Testing and Inspection

Steering Column Diagnosis
Lock System





Lock System Will Not Unlock





Lock system Will Not Lock





High Lock Effort





Key Cannot Be Removed in the Lock Position

Column





Noise in the Column





High Steering Shaft Effort





Lash in the Steering Column





Loose Steering Wheel





Noise When Tilting the Column

Turn Signal / Dimmer Switch





Turn Signal Will Not Stay in the Turn Position





Turn Signal Will Not Cancel





Turn Signal / Dimmer Switch Difficult to Overate





Turn Signal Will Not Indicate Lane Change





No Turn Signal Lights





Turn Indicator Lights on, But Not Flashing





Front or Rear Turn Signal Lights Not Flashing





Turn Signal Lights Flash Very Slowly

Ignition Switch

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Electrical System Will Not Function





Ignition Switch Will Not Turn

Wiper / Cruise Control Switch and Lever





Switch Inoperative: No Low, High, Intermittent or Wash