Then someone was already into the column. Which means you got lucky. At least now if you have trouble working the key you will know where to start looking.
When the rod was connected it did what it was supposed to do. It would require the steering wheel to unlock to be able to shift out of park.
Today was the first chance I had to test it out and WOW! It actually kicks down now and shifts appropriately and is able to go wide open throttle giving a ton more power. When it kicks down it actually spins the tires. So grateful thanks for all the help. I've been battling this issue for years and all because of this simple little rod.
