Possible problem after clock spring replacement.

[Gray8188]

When I was putting a leather steering wheel with audio controls on my 21 2500 tradesman I broke the clock spring removing it. So I bought a new one and replaced it. Everything went smooth and works as it should. But now when I press the push to start button there is a couple of click noises behind the dash right around the start button as it’s starting. Not like a struggling to start battery click. And it does it when I turn it off aswell. Any idea what it could be? Do I have to get the clock spring calibrated or something?

 

[6.7PatriotBlue22]

My guess the steering wheel lock.

 

[Gray8188]

My guess the steering wheel lock.

I don’t think it has been locking. What could cause that? Is it because I haven’t had the clock spring calibrated?

 

[6.7PatriotBlue22]

When you push to start, the steering wheel is automatically unlocking. (This is the lock that prevents you from spinning the wheel when the truck is off.)

 

[Gray8188]

When you push to start, the steering wheel is automatically unlocking. (This is the lock that prevents you from spinning the wheel when the truck is off.)

Just went out to test it out. Feels like the click is in the gear shifter. I’m wondering if it’s the shift lock. Can replicate the noise by pressing the brake pedal when it’s running in park.

 

[Gray8188]

Just don’t know why it’s doing it when I start the truck and when I turn it off. And it’d it’s something to be concerned about.

 

[6.7PatriotBlue22]

Noise is happening when It disengages and engages… Most likely It’s an alignment/fitment issue.

 

[Gray8188]

Noise is happening when It disengages and engages… Most likely It’s an alignment/fitment issue.

Okay I’ll take a pic today. Because it’s not part of the clock spring correct? Just in the column?

 

[Gray8188]

 

[6.7PatriotBlue22]

The part I circled is the manual overide to shift the truck into neutral. Is the noise there?

 

[Gray8188]

The part I circled is the manual overide to shift the truck into neutral. Is the noise there?

Yes. That part will click and move a tiny bit whenever it does it.

 

[Gray8188]

Almost thinking when we pulled the plastics off I hit it and knocked it out of place or something.

 

[6.7PatriotBlue22]

Or the shifter isn’t in park all the way.

 

[Gray8188]

Or the shifter isn’t in park all the way.

Was thinking that but it seems to be. The shifter has always been a little on the loose side with this truck so idk if maybe that’s causing it. I’m taking it on for a few warranty issues soon I’ll have to add this to the list