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Sep 19, 2025 | 02:45 PM

Daveone23

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Auto vs manual steering column

2002 ta, is the only difference in columns the ignition switch for the auto lockout?

Sep 19, 2025 | 07:45 PM

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The main difference is the ignition lock mechanism. The automatic column has a shift interlock to prevent shifting out of park without the brake, while the manual doesn't. The core column itself is otherwise very similar.

Sep 19, 2025 | 08:48 PM

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Some of the Manual stuff has a push button on the Key Switch.

Sep 19, 2025 | 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Roberto145

You know that's a Solenoid connected to the Shifter that's in the Center Console, right..
There's no Column Shift 4th Gen Fbody.

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