Steering Column Replacement Part Questions
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Steering Column Replacement Part Questions I don't post threads very often because I attempt to find answers to my own questions by searching for them. I cannot seem to find a definitive answer for this problem however.
The problem with my steering column started when I could no longer activate the high beams, no big deal since my fog lights are brighter than my headlights
. After a few months the turn signal lever broke off 
. I have decided now that I am going to get an entirely new (Used) steering column instead of trying to find and replace all the little tiny pieces of plastic that broke. (Also its 10 times easier to replace the whole column)
My question is since I own a 1995 Trans Am (LT1) with a 6 speed and Radio Controls, which columns from other years would be compatible with mine?
I understand that I would have to bypass the VATS or swap the ignition cylinders.
I know that a column without radio controls would not work. I think I read somewhere that 1993 to 1998 columns are compatible (relatively).
Would an Auto Transmission column from the same generation work?
Does the engine size matter from the donor car?
If you (the reader) are unable to answer these questions, which of these steering columns would work? I am trying to stay within the $150-$200 or less price range.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-94-95-96-...item35b535f320
http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-94-95-96-...item3cb112f7b2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-94-95-96-...item35b5354ace
http://www.ebay.com/itm/94-95-Camaro...item5ae40c66d7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-94-95-96-...item53e9cfb9e1
I could not find an exact replacement for my car but if anyone has an answer to the questions or a definite recommendation based on these parts, I would appreciate the help.
The problem with my steering column started when I could no longer activate the high beams, no big deal since my fog lights are brighter than my headlights
. After a few months the turn signal lever broke off . I have decided now that I am going to get an entirely new (Used) steering column instead of trying to find and replace all the little tiny pieces of plastic that broke. (Also its 10 times easier to replace the whole column)My question is since I own a 1995 Trans Am (LT1) with a 6 speed and Radio Controls, which columns from other years would be compatible with mine?
I understand that I would have to bypass the VATS or swap the ignition cylinders.
I know that a column without radio controls would not work. I think I read somewhere that 1993 to 1998 columns are compatible (relatively).
Would an Auto Transmission column from the same generation work?
Does the engine size matter from the donor car?
If you (the reader) are unable to answer these questions, which of these steering columns would work? I am trying to stay within the $150-$200 or less price range.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-94-95-96-...item35b535f320
http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-94-95-96-...item3cb112f7b2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-94-95-96-...item35b5354ace
http://www.ebay.com/itm/94-95-Camaro...item5ae40c66d7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-94-95-96-...item53e9cfb9e1
I could not find an exact replacement for my car but if anyone has an answer to the questions or a definite recommendation based on these parts, I would appreciate the help.
93-97 will work. V6 cars are the same. Auto is the same, except for the ignition cylinder. The only difference there is the M6 cars have a button to release the key, no other differences.
You will not have to bypass VATS, the pellet is read by the BCM. But you would need to have a new ignition key cut.
IMO, you'd be better off fixing your issues. The high beam switch is probably bad, and is like $12 at the parts store. The multifunction switch is also easy to replace, you should be able to pull that off another column. Unless you've actually damaged internal parts, and not just the lever itself.
You will not have to bypass VATS, the pellet is read by the BCM. But you would need to have a new ignition key cut.
IMO, you'd be better off fixing your issues. The high beam switch is probably bad, and is like $12 at the parts store. The multifunction switch is also easy to replace, you should be able to pull that off another column. Unless you've actually damaged internal parts, and not just the lever itself.
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Do i need the donors BCM? [QUOTE=Spartan7;15784454]93-97 will work. V6 cars are the same. Auto is the same, except for the ignition cylinder. The only difference there is the M6 cars have a button to release the key, no other differences.
You will not have to bypass VATS, the pellet is read by the BCM. But you would need to have a new ignition key cut.
IMO, you'd be better off fixing your issues. The high beam switch is probably bad, and is like $12 at the parts store. The multifunction switch is also easy to replace, you should be able to pull that off another column. Unless you've actually damaged internal parts, and not just the lever itself.[/Q
You will not have to bypass VATS, the pellet is read by the BCM. But you would need to have a new ignition key cut.
IMO, you'd be better off fixing your issues. The high beam switch is probably bad, and is like $12 at the parts store. The multifunction switch is also easy to replace, you should be able to pull that off another column. Unless you've actually damaged internal parts, and not just the lever itself.[/Q
