i'm installing my new ignition switch but the actuator rod is pointing up and the hole in the switch when mounted is pointing sideways. am i missing something obvious?

in the pic you can see the tip of the rod sticking up vertical. the view is looking straight down the steering column with the wheel dropped. i need to rotate it to the right to get it to interface with the switch.

 

Iirc the rod is correct. The rod inserts into the hole on the ignition switch from the bottom not the side.

 

that's what i thought but i can't see where it goes....i hope i bought the right switch... i'll look again later today.

thanks!

 

Are you sure you don't have the switch installed backwards?

See attached.

 

i'm not sure about anything right now but the mount holes determine where it goes so i don't see how i can install it backwards. it mounts right on the very top of the column with the screws to the left. i don't see how the rod fits underneath though. didn't have a chance to look at it again today will do so in the morning. THANKS!

 

i think i bought the wrong switch! damn....