In a message dated 96-08-08 20:08:05 EDT, fffdd@aurora.alaska.edu (Dyen Fred D.) writes: >I wonder if anyone has replaced their ignition switch. I checked the >Bentley, but the informaqtion is somewhat vague: "to remove", it notes >"first remove steering column lock, then unscrew clamping bolt." My >question: what is the steering column lock - is this the lock cylinder >or the steering lock housing? > >Perhaps the newer Bentley's have a clearer description, my manual is the >same year as the van - '84. Any assistance is appreciated. Fred, I recalll doing this in my '87 and after a while of trying to get the switch out of the housing, discovered that I needed to remove the entire unit from the steering column. I'm sorry that I can't be more specific, but I hope this helps. Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
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