It turns out it was actually an '88 not an '82. I had some success
getting a wiring diagram:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/63486050@N00/416175235/
I looked for the pink wire. It appears the pink wire and some other go
to a switch that's located on top of the column and down the column
from the steering wheel. A linkage on the left of the column engages
it, and pulling the linkage is the same a turning the key clockwise.
The linkage was broke. I pulled what was exposed with pliers, and the
car started.
Now, and I probably need to start another thread for visibility, but
what's special about steering wheel nuts? I don't think it's a
standard thread. And does anybody know exactly what kind of nut goes
on this car?
Yes, I know I can call a dealer. Tomorrow is Sunday, though.
--
(||) Nehmo (||)
> Going to the steering column of an '82 Oldsmobile Calais (probably the
> same as a Cutlass) there is a wiring bundle with the colors:
[quoted text clipped - 17 lines]
> --
> (||) Nehmo (||)
¨°º©o.,XT,.o©º°¨ - 12 Mar 2007 05:39 GMT
Go here,
you might have some luck,
http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/vehicles.asp
its a great resource also, if you dont
> It turns out it was actually an '88 not an '82. I had some success
> getting a wiring diagram:
[quoted text clipped - 37 lines]
>> --
>> (||) Nehmo (||)