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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 08:03 PM
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stuck steering wheel

the mechanism that locks the steering wheel is stuck. not the ignition key cylinder (already removed that). how do I release that mechanism to free the steering wheel.


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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by UaVaj
the mechanism that locks the steering wheel is stuck. not the ignition key cylinder (already removed that). how do I release that mechanism to free the steering wheel.
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Are you sure the tire(s) aren't up against something?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 11:23 PM
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Wiggle the wheel back and forth while turning the key.
 
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front tires are free and on loose dirt. did have a recent truck fire. so if anything inside the locking mechanism was plastic. it "may" have melted causing the defect. that means drilling. but drill where?
 
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