![]() 12/23/2014 at 15:45 • Filed to: Oppo advice | ![]() | ![]() |
I noticed today that my ignition cylinder wobbles up and down a bit. Is this a problem, or can I safely ignore it?
![]() 12/23/2014 at 15:47 |
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I looked it up and according to webmd, it's cancer. I'm sorry about your car.
But seriously, it might need new shims or something.
![]() 12/23/2014 at 15:48 |
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AHHHH!!!! Wait, you're not driving a bread-van. Ok, nothing to worry about here...
![]() 12/23/2014 at 15:50 |
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If it's a Cobalt, you're clearly going to die.
![]() 12/23/2014 at 15:50 |
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Wait, I though only GM cars did this. Does it shut off while you are driving? If not, don't worry about it. You can wait until it stops working altogether, leaving you stranded someplace, no problem. At least you won't have fiery death!
![]() 12/23/2014 at 15:53 |
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I'll just have to work on my hotwiring skills in the meantime.
![]() 12/23/2014 at 15:55 |
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But will it knee?
![]() 12/23/2014 at 15:56 |
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Wait, my car has cancer, or I do?
![]() 12/23/2014 at 15:58 |
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-WebMD
![]() 12/23/2014 at 16:00 |
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CarMD would have the same answer for every single issue. "See a medical professional mechanic without delay!"
![]() 12/23/2014 at 16:01 |
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Unfortunately, both.
![]() 12/23/2014 at 16:05 |
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Types in, "grumbling noise from wheel"
Results: "Looks like rust. See a mechanic without delay!"
![]() 12/23/2014 at 16:08 |
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Wanna really blow your mind? Lock the steering wheel then try to turn it left and right. The ignition cylinder will move up and down with the movement of the wheel.
Because Subaru.
![]() 12/23/2014 at 16:16 |
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It *probably* isn't a problem... but when you have time, I suggest taking the cover off the steering column and have a look at what's going on.
![]() 12/23/2014 at 16:26 |
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Huh, you're right, it does.
![]() 12/23/2014 at 16:32 |
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Freaked me out the first time one of my Subaru's did it.... but never affected anything. Yours is probably okay as well.