Q: Ignition pin actuator assembly needs replacing

asked by on March 17, 2016

I think the ignition pin actuator assembly needs replacing. I went for an oil change and when I went to leave, it would not start. After looking it up online, and it looks like this part can be replaced without having to replace the whole steering column.

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