My 2000 wont start, the problem is in the ignition switch. The tumbler is good, and the actual ignition switch itself is good, but the piece inbetween the tumbler and the switch is whats broke. Does anybody know what it is?

 

I had a piece like that on my old Dodge and they called it an actuator rod. hope this helps.

 

Ignition Switch Actuator Pin

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