Steering Lock - Metal disc between Ign Tumbler & Switch

[02Coastie]

While I'm awaiting new keys, i've been using a screwdriver to operate the ignition switch after pulling the tumbler. Today after i finished washing her, I went to start her up and the disc that I was putting the screwdriver in came out of the ignition housing. Now I can clearly see the steering lock mechanism, but for the life of me can't figure out how this intermediate part goes back in. Search comes up with Nada. The piece that came out

clearly engages the electrical switch itself on one end, and the tumbler on the other. However, due to the column lock being spring loaded, there appears to be no easy way to slide it in. Has anyone else encountered this? I can provide pics if it'll help.

-Lloyd

[Jerzy]

I have an ignition assembly on the desk here. I can get the disk in and out but it's a chore . . .

You need to retract the steering wheel lock.

Using a screwdriver, pull it into the unlocked position and move the wheel slightly to hold it in the unlocked position.

If that works, take the switch off the bottom of the assembly - it will make it easier to get the disk back in. (Careful - those are hot wires.)

Below where the disk sits is a black, spring-loaded plastic part. This must be positioned to apply pressure to the bottom of the disk. (Look at the back of the disk - you should see marks where this piece rubs against the disk.)

The disk will only go in one way. The "U" shaped opening in the face of the disk should be in the 12 o'clock position.

Insert the disk past the black plastic part.

Using your fingers or a needle nose pliers, wiggle the disk around until the post that engages the switch drops through the hole and into the switch cavity.

Don't push the disk out when you screw the switch back in place.

Good luck!

[c.d.iesel]

I ! . . . . . .HAVE A DUMB QUESTION ?? !!!

what's to keep the steering from LOCKING while your driving said car with molested steering lock ????

i don't have a steering lock mechinism on my desk at the moment

see where I'm going with this ?