Q: i have a 2001 gmc sonoma and i need to know what the gear that fits into the ignition housing is called its the plastic gear?

asked by on May 06, 2017

i have a 2001 gmc sonoma and i need to know what the gear that fits into the ignition housing is called its the plastic gear that turns the gears in the starter switch that cranks the vehicle. so my question is whats the black plastic gear that fits in the back of the ignition housing?

My car has 155000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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