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How do you unlockthe steering wheel after you'd tryed what the manual say's and it doesn't work cause the tires are straight not left or right

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Try another key, also try to wiggle key in ignition and turn ,the ignition or the key may be worn, you tryed to wiggle the steering wheel while turning the key, try it even if wheel is not turned, if you tryed it then try to wiggle key in ignition switch while trying to turn key or try spare key. hope this helps.

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Please check for a dragging LF caliper. Then be sure the front tires are at the same PSI. Then be sure the problem is not caused by the tires.*
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One more test: With you hands off of the steering wheel,start the car. If the steering wheel jerks to one side,you may have a bad /plugged spool valve inside the rack and pinion.

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I will post a couple of common issues with the Elantra steering problems.
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