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Old 08-03-11, 12:17 PM
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I accidentally locked the steering column after washing my car now its raining and I can't move my car. My car is slowly getting wet under my car port. How do I get to turning my key?
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Old 08-03-11, 12:27 PM
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Try turning the steering wheel then turn the key.
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Old 08-03-11, 12:50 PM
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Its locked.
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Old 08-03-11, 12:57 PM
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Try turning steering column, key and shifting at the same time. Keep doing it till it unlocks itself. Believe it or not, might sound weird but sometimes unhooking, re-hooking the battery helps also
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Grab the wheel and push it right or left while turning the key. Got to use some muscle on the wheel (not the key)
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And put a tarp or towel over your window while you figure it out
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^ whats the towel for?

Reminds me of.. its a TARP!!

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Thanks guys I just muscled the steering wheel and turned the key and it unlocked everything.
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is this thread serious?
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I been there and done that I learned to park with the wheels straight ahead then you will not have this problem.
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rain? nothing a little detail spray can't fix !
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Originally Posted by ****-adkt
is this thread serious?
I was thinking the same thing....
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I know you guys thought this was a joke but we all have been there before and I was panicking because my car was getting wet.
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LOL this also happened to me and i did panic until i remember how to unlock the wheel. shiz happens haha.
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Originally Posted by SRTGS300
I know you guys thought this was a joke but we all have been there before and I was panicking because my car was getting wet.
yes, this happen to me once when i was 16
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