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Old Jul 10, 2019 | 10:26 PM
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My steering wheel is locked but the car turns on fine and goes into drive reverse all of the gears and it won’t budge any ideas or help ? Thanks
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Old Jul 16, 2019 | 05:56 PM
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The lock solenoid may have given up or jammed - it's electric. Sounds like a call to the dealership.
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Old Jul 17, 2019 | 07:54 AM
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Before starting turn left or right and keep pressure off the lock mechanisms. Try both ways and you might look those fuses too! How many miles and what year?
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