Sorry if this should be posted in the 'between the seats', I can move it if necessary.
Last night, when pulling in front of my friend's house, I went take a wide left turn and heard a gnarly crunching/crackling sound from the steering column. It sounded like thin metal or more like plastic breaking.
Regardless, my steering wheel now raises and lowers like a screw when turned.
More than about a 1/4 turn CCW, and I bottom out on the bucket that holds the turn signal, and I haven't tried going more than about 3/4 of a turn CW for fear of unscrewing the shaft.
I'm going to call AAA and tow it to a shop - are there any thoughts on where the failure happened and what I might be getting into?
I'm a little concerned about parts availability on this one.
Thanks in advance!
Last night, when pulling in front of my friend's house, I went take a wide left turn and heard a gnarly crunching/crackling sound from the steering column. It sounded like thin metal or more like plastic breaking.
Regardless, my steering wheel now raises and lowers like a screw when turned.
More than about a 1/4 turn CCW, and I bottom out on the bucket that holds the turn signal, and I haven't tried going more than about 3/4 of a turn CW for fear of unscrewing the shaft.
I'm going to call AAA and tow it to a shop - are there any thoughts on where the failure happened and what I might be getting into?
I'm a little concerned about parts availability on this one.
Thanks in advance!