i just found an answer to the same problem someone else had and it was what u suggested, you sent this answer while i was in my car fixing it but if i hadntve found anything this wouldve helped lol thanks anyways! :)tried*
i just found an answer to the same problem someone else had and it was what u suggested, you sent this answer while i was in my car fixing it but if i hadntve found anything this wouldve helped lol thanks anyways! :)
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Re: my steering wheel is locked...i tired to fix my
You might try turning the wheel a little back and forth while you try to turn the key to unlock the steering wheel. Also, you could try jacking up the front end to get the wheels off the ground.
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is gear shift if PARK?????
are front tires crushed to the curb??? we can not see that
key is not able to turn to ON, sure.
so to do that , we have to man handle the wheel.
(for sure at any curb)
hard left and hard right even 20 lbs of force. and at the same time gently wiggle the key to ON.
it will go if front tires, not down steep hill, pointing to a curb.
we can not see where you car is, so answers can get complex.
ever drive in San Francisco, I did in 1968 , thanks to MIL draft thing..
down hill parking there takes SKILLS,.
even getting out of PARK is even more hard there. that is a 2nd lock.
If the suspension is so worn that the wheel can be wobbled then yes you either have a bad ball joint or a worn tie rod. There are a couple of possible causes. Do you trust your mechanic? If so take his advice and get the ball joint replaced. I would ask him to guarantee that this will fix the problem before letting him work on it though, otherwise it might turn into a job where suddenly, you need this too and this too and this too and a cheap job winds up costing you a ton of money.
this might help: Here is the Technical Service Bulletin that maybe of help, worth looking into but can't guarantee that it would fix your problem Steering - Steering Column Clunking When Turning TECHNICAL Bulletin No.: 01-02-32-001P Date: November 25, 2009 Subject: Clunk Felt/Noise Heard From Steering Column, Steering Gear and/or Front Of Vehicle During Turning Maneuver and/or Steering Wheel Rotation (Replace Intermediate Shaft As Directed) Models: 2001-2004 Buick Regal 2005-2008 Buick Allure (Canada Only), LaCrosse 2000-2008 Chevrolet Impala 2000-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue 2004-2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Supercede: This bulletin is being revised to add the 2008 Buick LaCrosse/Allure. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-02-32-001O (Section 02 - Steering). Condition Some customers may comment on a clunk type noise coming from the front of the vehicle while driving during a turning maneuver. 1. Locate a large area (parking lot) where the vehicle can be turned in a tight circle. 2. Turn the steering wheel to the right and/or left all the way to the steering lock, then off the steering lock a 1/4 turn. 3. Drive the vehicle approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) in a circle, preferably over rough pavement or seams on the road surface. 4. Drive the vehicle straight ahead at idle speed while applying and releasing the brake pedal. Listen/feel the steering wheel for the clunk/noise condition. 5. If a clunk is felt in the steering wheel, the MOST likely cause is the I-shaft - not the steering gear. Continue with the correction. Correction DO THIS - Replace the intermediate shaft DON'T DO THIS - DO NOT lube the intermediate shaft Replace the existing intermediate shaft
Try moving the steering wheel left and right as you turn the key - sometimes the steering lock will stick if there is pressure from the wheel. If this doesn't do it, try spraying or pouring some dry graphite into the lock cylinder ( the hole for the key) slide the key in and out of the lock quickly a few times to spread the graphite, then move the steering wheel left and right as you turn the key. Hope this does it for you!
If you find you can not unlock your steering column after parking you need to try to pull your steering wheel either to the left or to the right, and it will move an inch or two in one direction or the other. You may have to pull on it with a good effort but do not reef on it or start to bang on it, it will turn a short distance in one direction or the other. After moving it one direction or the other you should then be able to turn the key to unlock the ignition. This happens usually when you park against something while your tires are turned. You turn off the ignition and the power steering pump powers down and releases the pressure to the wheel and puts pressure on your key tumbler or the ignition lock and you can't turn it. It happens on all vehicles. the best way to ensure this does not happen is to have your wheels straight and let go of your steering wheel before you turn off your vehicle.
Do not shift into park and move the steering wheel to lock it. It will lock itself if the vehicle is moved or someone tries to steel it. Reason is that the lock pin hsas many holes to drop into and if you lock it when you have turning pressure on in it. You will lock it with pressure on the lock pin.
Second, always set your parking brake before, not after putting it in park. Never put your front tires against a curb and put it in park without letting the vehile roll away from the curb.. An don't hang you car on a slope by putting it in park. Parking brake always befor parking gear and hands off steering wheel when placing in park. Try it, you'll like it.. forcing your shifter to come out of park can cause damage to the shifting componants. Let me know how it works for you. - Ned_
To begin, are you parked on a grade or with the front tires against a curb? The steering wheel lock is mechanical; a metal pin or plate engages a notch in the lock plate which is under the steering wheel. If there is rotational force against the lock, such as by a front wheel being "pinched" against something, the force against the lock tang makes it very difficult to retract it by only turning the key(I've seen people break the key off trying to force it to turn). The best, most simple thing you can is to grab the steering wheel and use force to rotate it while trying to turn the key. If this doesn't work or if you don't have the strength, try getting a friend to: #1 block the rear wheels so the car can't roll, and #2 jack the side where the tire is against something up to release the pressure. Then you should be able to turn the key. ps, be sure in the future to avoid having the tire against anything when parking.
When they did the alignment it's possible that they used a tool that locks the steering wheel straight while it's on the alignment rack.If they put too much pressure on the wheel when they used the steering wheel seat lock tool it may have stressed you tilt lock mech causing it not to lock where you want it.Hope this helps
Sounds like the rack is broken inside steering column. This happened to me while getting tires replaced at pep-boys. Try moving the tilt wheel up and down while turning key.
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i just found an answer to the same problem someone else had and it was what u suggested, you sent this answer while i was in my car fixing it but if i hadntve found anything this wouldve helped lol thanks anyways! :)
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