If I'm not mistaken, the car will not start with the steering column in the tilted away position. You have to bring it down into the driving position. Are you able to start your car, with the steering column in the tilted away position, by jumping the starter solenoid?
Does the tilt away function work at all?
Can you get the steering column to tilt away by manually pulling on the cable? You'll probably want to remove the clevis pin first.
You may be able to get the steering column to tilt away by pushing down slightly on the steering wheel when you open the door. That takes some of the stress off the tilt away lock, allowing the solenoid to function.
Steve