ignition switch???

when I tried to start my truck today and turned the key over somthing clicked then I got nothing . fan came on electric and lights but nothing happened the starter did not even try to click over like something got disconnected in the steering column. How do I get inside there I have never messed with that? I know when it gets real cold my key has always been hard to turn over and one time it stuck and the starter just kept turning over I had to pull the battery cable. but once it warms up it runs fine .. Not now though I get nothing... any suggestions?

The steering column will have to be lowered [carefully]to get to the ignition switch.It is located on top of column,under the dash.
A Hanes or Chilton manual will explain step by step.

well I replace the ignition switch and the key lock insert and that still wasnt it.. I have the steering wheel lowerd I dont get it , it must be in the column itself. Like the shaft might night be engaged right or something. Driving me nuts

Are you sure the actuator rod is lined up?Remove electrical switch again and turn key to check movement.

what year is this? and are you sure the starter solenoid is working right. they are less that 10 bucks and alot easier to check and replace.

Just a simple check but it has happened tome before. Pull it down to drive then back up to Park. I have missed getting it in all the way before. Just double check so you can say you did.

it is a manual , When I turn the key it just seems like the last 1/4 turn there is nothing there no resistance???I have the ignition switch all the at in lock (towards steering wheel) . I think it has something to do with the actuator rod I am not sure.......

just had this repair done also, did you replace the ignition tran.lever, they told me to do that at the same time . just a thought

First , does the fan turn OFF when you turn the key fully to "start"?

If so, then you DO NOT have an ignition switch problem. It could be the MLPS on the trans, or the starter/relay itself.