Ignition Lock Cylinder, won't start.

[71Lemans]

I replaced the ignition lock cylinder on my 71 Pontiac Lemans. During reassembly I seated the rack and sector gear correctly. I have an accesory function, a lock function and a start function (the idiot lights come on) but the car will not turn over at all. The car was running well except the for the cylinder lock prior to this operation. i pulled the cylinder out and checked the rack and sector gear agian and it appears to be correctly aligned.

[HILROD]

Does the ignition turn to the start position? Maybe the ignition switch needs adjusting.

[paul67]

Check you have a live feed going to the starter,as it might be the cable.

[oestek]

On the stock columns, there is a start switch down near the floor on the column itself. The key just actuates a rod which engages the switch. Sometimes you can adjust the switch on the column to engage properly and it should light off. It's frustrating. That's assuming you have a stock column and all the rest is cool.