send them a note to make sure it has the bean on both sides.

 

Yes it matters. The VATS unit that accompanies the key tumbler assembly reads through the resistor on the key.
For lack of a better description, one side of the key resistor is "in", the other side is "out".
Are you looking at a key that's listed for your model car? GM VATS keys have the resistor exposed on both sides of the key.

 

Ya its says its a OEM GM key for a 99 Camaro with the resistor on a single side... Otherwise any good places to look that wont cost an arm and leg?

 

Lol..... I looked up the keys on ebay. "Single sided" means the key has teeth on one side only. Different cars have teeth on both sides. Technically, the teeth are on the edge, but who am I to argue.
Order away, those are the right keys, you're fine.

 

Ha wow that one flew over my head! Thanks for the answer!

 

Old thread I know. I had the same problem on my 94. If your steering wheel moves up and down like its spring loaded then the joint for the tilt column is bad. Pull down on the steering wheel, if it moves, then try your dimmer switch. I fit works, that's most likely your problem.

 

Even older thread now. So what piece needs to be replaced if it feels spring loaded?

 

I went to a junk yard and got a different column. When it thaws out here in PA. Ill try and get a picture of it for you. Its a joint at the pivot of the tilt column. Unlike the third gen columns where you just had to retighten the three screws. There was also an article in Vette magazine replacing it. I'm sure it's similar. I'll also try and find that for you.
Dennis

 

Thanks. I'll that gives me a bit more to go on.

 

Sorry its taken me so long to get back to this thread. If you still need help send me a private message with your email and I'll send you the article from Vette Magazine replacing the pivot point.