Steering lock problem solved (for real)

kenchan

read read read it's all spelled out in the forums.

daylaZ

I have been reading, but was just hoping for a quick answer.

Most of the threads I've been reading are the DIY's, including the awesome one you've made.

Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

Steering Lock: Cutting the Brownie

DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

Dwight Frye

Here's a quick answer:
Spend over $500 to have a spare lock mechanism ready to install and have the security screws on the original already replaced with conventional screws so if you have to change out the lock in some parking lot at midnight somewhere you can do it in a few minutes. Provided you have the tools and a flashlight along with the replacement lock.

-or- Cut the brown wire. Just be careful that you leave enough hanging out so you can put wire nuts on the ends to protect them, or a crimp-type butt splice on to reconnect if you want to sell the car

-or- Pull the fuse. The jury is still out if this may cause other problems. Personally, I don't think that's a good idea

-or- Spend $50 and order the harness. Same electronic result as cutting the brown wire, extremely easy to install, reconnect the brown wire if desired, add a switch if desired, or revert to stock if you go to sell the car