Broken steering column Help

[Jeep914x4]

My jeep got broken into about a year ago and the steering column was violated.... Here's a pic.

Initially my brights were the only thing that didn't work. My wipers worked if I pushed the signal stalk just right.

Recently, the wipers stopped working. It's been raining so it's about time to fix this!

So, Do I need a new steering column or is there another way to fix this?

TIA

 

[PETEY]

Pull the steering wheel, pull you turn signal lever, pull the plastic cover off and see what is broke, disconnected, shorted.

You can rent the tools at a lot of auto parts stores to pull the wheel (steering wheel puller/plate, spring compressor). Most of the parts in there are pretty cheap, if not there is always the wrecking yard. You will most likely not have to replace the whole thing.

 

[xjkevin]

i had that prob on mine, it was cheaper for me to go get a hole new column, its easy to replace

 

[XJCreeper]

After being violated a column is never the same. I'd check the local junkyard and see if they can hook you up with one that has a key to go with it. Makes changing the lock easier. Here's one on Ebay I found.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep...39956QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphotohosting

 

[PETEY]

After being violated a column is never the same. I'd check the local junkyard and see if they can hook you up with one that has a key to go with it. Makes changing the lock easier. Here's one on Ebay I found.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep...39956QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphotohosting

a lock and tumbler (with new key) only takes 2 minutes to change out. Cannot get much easier than that. That's with the steering wheel removed.

 

[Jeep914x4]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

A couple of months before the column got violated Someone broke in and tried to start the jeep by prying the ignition cover off and jamming a screwdriver in there to try and turn it. They would have gotten it if it wasn't for the worn out neutral safety switch, or as I liked to call it "Jeep Security". I had to replace lock and tumbler. It wasn't hard with the specialty tools from Auto Zone.

I guess I will start searching for a new column. Any ideas what years are compatible? It's a 91 w/tilt.

Thanks again.