1995 Chevy S-10 repair anti theft ignition

1995 CHEVROLET S-10
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Steering problem
1995 Chevy S-10 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

keys were stolen tried to replace old igntion switch but could not get old one out when put all back together and hooked battery back up alarm went off and smoke came out from top of colunm. now battery drains immediately. cant start now
Dec 8, 2009 at 12:04 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You need to remove the steering wheel again and recheck your work. Aparently, something has shorted out in the column.

Let me know if you have specific questions.
Dec 11, 2009 at 2:34 AM
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