Power steering gear box leaks (pictures)

Just to update this thread, I’m in the process of doing it and so far so good. I was really surprised to find this button under my dash though, a little hidden out of sight up under the column.
I pressed it and the engine turns over. I guess somewhere down the history of the car someone wired it to start without turning the key? The only reason I can guesstimate someone would do it is bypass the neutral safety switch.

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Well thank God it wasn't a terrorist bomb! Probably had trouble with the ignition switch or starter relay and some point.