Driving down the road and turn my headlights on, the beeper starts chiming like the car was off and headlights left on. Can jiggle the key and get it to stop, momentarilly. Not interested in tearing into the column as it looks like a bitch to tear open. Any ideas?

 

Sounds like your ignition lock cylinder could be on it's way out, hopefully it doesn't cause the engine to shut off while you're moving. I've never replaced one, but I doubt it would be that bad, maybe an hour or so to do.