DavidTX Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 I just installed Bucket seats and Console shifter. I thought that I could remove the column shift lever and everything would work. Not So. If I place the column shifter in park, I can remove the ignition key and and the steering wheel locks. Rather difficult to drive that way. Unfortunately the column is locked and won't rotate. If I have the column shifter in any other position then I can't remove the ignition key. I know I am not the only one to run into this problem but haven't seen it discussed before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 On a floor shifted car there is a linkage that runs from the transmission to the column to unlock the steering wheel. I have a picture of it somewhere if you want to see it. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTX Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 I have that linkage hooked up but it locks up in park unless I have the column shifter hooked up and physically have to pull toward the steering wheel and then down to get it out of park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 You may have to remove part of the original column shifter, I converted to a aftermarket floor shifter in my first Monte, and I think I had to remove something, I don't remember what exactly as it was about 15 years ago Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTX Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 I finally located a neutral Safety and backup light switch that mounts on the console. This is a picture of it and it mounts to the linkage inside the console. It also shows what vehichles that use it. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=NIE&MfrPartNumber=NS36581 Unfortunately they no longer sell the switch but it is still available at aftermarket sights. If you need it and can't locate any, contact me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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