DIY: 2009 - 2010 Steering Wheel Lock Fix w/ Pics!

SouthArk370Z · 01-11-2013, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bondfire

By "if you can't get it to open" do you mean if you can't get the pin to disengage or do you mean physically getting the box open?
Edit: Reason I ask is cause mine is currently stuck and I'm trying to do everything possible before buying a new part.

First thing to try is beating on the SLU - some ppl have had luck with a good whack with a fist, others have had to beat the crap out of it. Doesn't always work.
Next, try removing the SLU and push the locking pin to the fully retracted position. This may make the microswitches.
Lastly, disassemble the SLU, verify switch operation, and reassemble in fully retracted position.
If none of those three work, you will have to buy a new SLU.

Baer383 · 01-11-2013, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

First thing to try is beating on the SLU - some ppl have had luck with a good whack with a fist, others have had to beat the crap out of it. Doesn't always work.
Next, try removing the SLU and push the locking pin to the fully retracted position. This may make the microswitches.
Lastly, disassemble the SLU, verify switch operation, and reassemble in fully retracted position.
If none of those three work, you will have to buy a new SLU.

You know I just said that right?

SouthArk370Z · 01-11-2013, 02:54 PM

You must have posted about the same time I started editing. You beat me to the punch.

01-11-2013, 02:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
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