I hit a pot hole when I was on the highway doing about 60 miles an hour and broke my entire steering column I found a new steering column at a used part store which came with the key in the ignition and black box attached to it I removed my old black box and put it on the new steering column and then I also replaced the ignition switch because I had the key and in order to get your same ignition switch you need to have the original key to the new steering column to be able to take it out once I changed all my old stuff “black box and Ignition switch “ it fired right up
Using parts for more than one model, who'd think of that. Business schools charge tons of money to "teach" this to people. You saved everyone a lot of time and money 😂😂. Great video. I'm chasing an electrical gremlin right now, and removing dash assembly, enjoyed your video.
First off let me say thanks I appreciate it a lot. Richard. It means a super amount And just a word of advice , if you’re looking for an electrical issue on that particular vehicle at the main fuse box it’s integrated. it causes a lot of different scenarios like trailer lights not working brake lights not working items inside the vehicle not working because underneath all the fuses and relays. There’s more relays…… it messes with headlights, blah blah blah
Thanks so much for taking the time for this step by step video. You made my life so much easier. I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota but all the wiring looks the same as in your video.
And this is an excellent comment thank you very much sometimes that’s all we need is a little bit of confidence it’s our minds that tell us we can’t do things I constantly struggle with it myself….. Glad I was here to help I hope it works out for you welcome to the channel we’re very happy to have you
@@sharpcarco I completed the removal and replacement yesterday. Very easy to do thanks to you. The best parts of your video are where you explain how the electrical connectors come off and what order you did them in. Again, great video and thanks a bunch!
Great video. In the video the Dakota column appears a bit shorter than the ram. Is it just the steering wheels that are tall/shorter because one you put it in the intermediate shaft bolts up.
You didn't show install? How do you know when steering wheel is "centered between the lock to lock? I have the shaft marked even though it can only go 1 way with the bolt. But the wheel just spins freely before you join the shafts. Isnt there a spring or something inside that has to be in a certain spot?
I have a 95 Dodge Ram 1500 with 5.9 engine. Ignition went bad and would not start. I cannot get the new or old switch to fit back flush due to what looks a web covered piece at the bottom of the bottom hole where the switch goes. It has an o ring on it like it is supposed to fit into something. It is a little high not letting either switch fit flush. Suggestions?
I’m sorry Rick I do believe the last time I did one of these steering columns was this video that I made I wish I could be of some help or give you some guidance on that but unfortunately I don’t remember which is not very common with me
Clay I just watched it again. For some reason I thought one of them didn’t have keys? I picked up a column from a junk yard no keys! Do you have a good procedure to remove key cylinder
The one I took out didn’t have that’s why changed it. With out the keys . I don’t think you can get cylinder out with out drilling . But not 💯 sure sorry
What does the steering column bolt to? I hit something with my tire while sliding on ice last winter and now my whole steering column and steering wheel move as one unit and hit something above the column, its really annoying when on a bumpy road. It seems as whatever the steering column bolts to broke and now the steering column and the respective bracket are able to pivot even though all bolts to it are tight.
Hey good evening chase it bolts right to your dash assembly underneath the dash there’s a bulkhead that is made of steel and it’s very very strong more than likely a bolt or something broke if you take the plastic covers off I’ll bet you see within a couple moments what happened. It’s probably a relatively simple fix for you and your situation I doubt very highly you would ever break that bulkhead . I hope the information is helpful have a great day
I have a 03. I hit some ice last year. My rear bolts are still bolted in. But the front two are like keys teeth. And the column is moved back. It needs to move forward about an inch. I have watched dozens of vids trying to fix. Any helps guys?
I removed my steering column per your video wich was by the way awesome !! I now have everything installed and now my truck won’t turn over it powers on everything but just won’t start ?? Any help would be appreciated
Well thank you very much Simon You have to be able to use your original key. Because your key is programmed to that truck. OK why did you change the steering column?
The Clay Way what’s goin buddy I hit a pot hole going about 60 on the highway broke my whole steering column. I figured it out each steering column comes with a black box all I did was take my black box from my original steering column put it on the new one and replace the old ignition switch onto the new one and it fired right up once again looking forwardTo your videos you definitely make Easy to do it yourself you save me so much money once again thank you
Simon Lagunas Could you make this reply in a new thread just so other people can see it in you can get credit for mentioning that black box I greatly appreciate you telling me that story because that was something that I did not think about
No I’m very sorry I do not have the steering column you’re more than welcome to reach out to me. Over at accurate engines right off of 28th St. in Grand Rapids if you need any assistance just ask for me
Sorry Jacob I can’t go back and look at videos when you comment on them because it doesn’t allow me to link them so I’m not sure what video you’re talking about
I hit a pot hole when I was on the highway doing about 60 miles an hour and broke my entire steering column I found a new steering column at a used part store which came with the key in the ignition and black box attached to it I removed my old black box and put it on the new steering column and then I also replaced the ignition switch because I had the key and in order to get your same ignition switch you need to have the original key to the new steering column to be able to take it out once I changed all my old stuff “black box and Ignition switch “ it fired right up
Using parts for more than one model, who'd think of that. Business schools charge tons of money to "teach" this to people. You saved everyone a lot of time and money 😂😂. Great video. I'm chasing an electrical gremlin right now, and removing dash assembly, enjoyed your video.
First off let me say thanks I appreciate it a lot. Richard. It means a super amount
And just a word of advice , if you’re looking for an electrical issue on that particular vehicle at the main fuse box it’s integrated. it causes a lot of different scenarios like trailer lights not working brake lights not working items inside the vehicle not working because underneath all the fuses and relays. There’s more relays…… it messes with headlights, blah blah blah
Thanks so much for taking the time for this step by step video. You made my life so much easier. I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota but all the wiring looks the same as in your video.
This is an excellent video and has given me the knowledge and confidence to attempt this job myself. Thank you!
And this is an excellent comment thank you very much sometimes that’s all we need is a little bit of confidence it’s our minds that tell us we can’t do things I constantly struggle with it myself…..
Glad I was here to help I hope it works out for you welcome to the channel we’re very happy to have you
@@sharpcarco I completed the removal and replacement yesterday. Very easy to do thanks to you. The best parts of your video are where you explain how the electrical connectors come off and what order you did them in. Again, great video and thanks a bunch!
.Another great video clay thank you
Clay Sir you da new go to guy!! Thank you for posting!!
Thanks man do you have a RUclips Channel? I’ll be happy to subscribe thank you so much for the kind words God bless have a great day and be safe
The Clay Way! Actually I have 4 channels!! I’m an old school Towman from the Windy City
Thanks for the video.
Great video. In the video the Dakota column appears a bit shorter than the ram. Is it just the steering wheels that are tall/shorter because one you put it in the intermediate shaft bolts up.
Why no mention or demonstration for the shift indicator? Gen 2 dodge ram 1500 shift indicator is vertical, durango is horizontal.
Great job. Good information 👍🏾
Thanks Angelo!!! Welcome to the Channell we’re happy to have you
You didn't show install? How do you know when steering wheel is "centered between the lock to lock? I have the shaft marked even though it can only go 1 way with the bolt. But the wheel just spins freely before you join the shafts. Isnt there a spring or something inside that has to be in a certain spot?
Very helpful bro
Good job brother
I have a 95 Dodge Ram 1500 with 5.9 engine.
Ignition went bad and would not start.
I cannot get the new or old switch to fit back flush due to what looks a web covered piece at the bottom of the bottom hole where the switch goes. It has an o ring on it like it is supposed to fit into something. It is a little high not letting either switch fit flush.
Suggestions?
I’m sorry Rick I do believe the last time I did one of these steering columns was this video that I made I wish I could be of some help or give you some guidance on that but unfortunately I don’t remember which is not very common with me
@@sharpcarco Man! I understand the memory thing. Getting scarey here.
I have a question about my steering column in my Dodge Ram I can't get the shaft out of the knuckle do you have any suggestions? Please help
Clay
I just watched it again. For some reason I thought one of them didn’t have keys? I picked up a column from a junk yard no keys! Do you have a good procedure to remove key cylinder
The one I took out didn’t have that’s why changed it. With out the keys . I don’t think you can get cylinder out with out drilling . But not 💯 sure sorry
What does the steering column bolt to? I hit something with my tire while sliding on ice last winter and now my whole steering column and steering wheel move as one unit and hit something above the column, its really annoying when on a bumpy road. It seems as whatever the steering column bolts to broke and now the steering column and the respective bracket are able to pivot even though all bolts to it are tight.
Hey good evening chase it bolts right to your dash assembly underneath the dash there’s a bulkhead that is made of steel and it’s very very strong more than likely a bolt or something broke if you take the plastic covers off I’ll bet you see within a couple moments what happened. It’s probably a relatively simple fix for you and your situation I doubt very highly you would ever break that bulkhead . I hope the information is helpful have a great day
How about the airbag in the wheel??... Is there any step that needs to be taken to avoid exploding the airbags?
I’m sure I said in the video … they don’t just explode. But I think that that’s the part where you would disconnect the battery.
@sharpcarco thanks for your reply
Hey Clay!! Why did you have to change the whole steering column in the first place?
I know it says in the video. But I can’t remember off the top of my head
How did you remove the shift linkage from the column?
I have a 03. I hit some ice last year. My rear bolts are still bolted in. But the front two are like keys teeth. And the column is moved back. It needs to move forward about an inch.
I have watched dozens of vids trying to fix.
Any helps guys?
I removed my steering column per your video wich was by the way awesome !! I now have everything installed and now my truck won’t turn over it powers on everything but just won’t start ?? Any help would be appreciated
Well thank you very much Simon
You have to be able to use your original key. Because your key is programmed to that truck.
OK why did you change the steering column?
The Clay Way what’s goin buddy I hit a pot hole going about 60 on the highway broke my whole steering column. I figured it out each steering column comes with a black box all I did was take my black box from my original steering column put it on the new one and replace the old ignition switch onto the new one and it fired right up once again looking forwardTo your videos you definitely make Easy to do it yourself you save me so much money once again thank you
Simon Lagunas Could you make this reply in a new thread just so other people can see it in you can get credit for mentioning that black box I greatly appreciate you telling me that story because that was something that I did not think about
What year is your ram
Hey clay im GR mi where do u have a shop?im looking for a mechanic..n by the way do u still have the old steering column?
No I’m very sorry I do not have the steering column you’re more than welcome to reach out to me. Over at accurate engines right off of 28th St. in Grand Rapids if you need any assistance just ask for me
@@sharpcarco thankx buddy👍🏽✌🏽
At 2:43 what does that clip go to?
Sorry Jacob I can’t go back and look at videos when you comment on them because it doesn’t allow me to link them so I’m not sure what video you’re talking about
The Clay Way was the Dodge Ram steering column removal, time mark at 2:43
That is the brake switch actuator the one that I was doing before 243 was the steering column shifter mechanism
The Clay Way awesome, thanks for the reply’s!