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Need some advice on how to disable steering lock without key

Old 11-02-16, 05:53 PM
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Default Need some advice on how to disable steering lock without key

On this vehicle that was totaled can find original posts about it here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-accident.html

It was illegally towed from my house and just got it back after judge agreed I need to move it but key was in car when it was towed but when they returned it key is no longer in car since i'm parting it out don't want to spring for new key but need to move it so it won't get towed again. but steeringh wheel is locked any way to bypass lock doesn't matter if I damage it. I know this is an odd request but will verify owner of car if needed thanks.
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Originally Posted by Ostslexus
On this vehicle that was totaled can find original posts about it here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-accident.html

It was illegally towed from my house and just got it back after judge agreed I need to move it but key was in car when it was towed but when they returned it key is no longer in car since i'm parting it out don't want to spring for new key but need to move it so it won't get towed again. but steeringh wheel is locked any way to bypass lock doesn't matter if I damage it. I know this is an odd request but will verify owner of car if needed thanks.
There is a little TAB on the left of the shifter that unlocks the shifter itself. Not sure if this unlocks the steering as well. But, since you don't care about damage you can try to pop the steering lock by pulling the steering wheel REALLY HARD to one side.
But I see you just had surgery not too long ago so get someone else to do it. good luck with your new GS and hope your doing well.

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I'm slowly getting better thanks for concern always make my day better to here positive people. I will try that thanks, would a slam hammer work or dismantling the steering wheel and ignition?
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Hammering a screw driver in the ignition might work since you don't care about the damage
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Originally Posted by Ostslexus
I'm slowly getting better thanks for concern always make my day better to here positive people. I will try that thanks, would a slam hammer work or dismantling the steering wheel and ignition?
Not sure, but a slam hammer did use to work on old toyotas...
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It's hard to remove the steering lock/ignition. They have tapered bolts that needs to be broken off when installed.
If you can remove it then you can steer, otherwise, it's a brute force thing.
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how far do you need to move it?

i used to use these

http://www.harborfreight.com/1250-lb...lly-61917.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece...ies-67338.html
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Originally Posted by TW99GS300
It's hard to remove the steering lock/ignition. They have tapered bolts that needs to be broken off when installed.
If you can remove it then you can steer, otherwise, it's a brute force thing.
Thanks for the detailed diagram It helps unfourtunatly brute force im lacking right now but i'll try to find someone local who can bust it if cant get the ignition out.
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Originally Posted by kamlung
Not movimg far like 6in left then can roll straight. Don't have strength enough to jack it or would use dollies with my back being out it really limits me but thanks for advice.
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Originally Posted by eskaeone
Not sure, but a slam hammer did use to work on old toyotas...
Will it cause the air bag to go off?
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Not if your just poping the ignition. But disconnect the batt. And wait for a few just to make sure you don't get another injury..lol
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