steering lock fix

VCuomo · 01-03-2014, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slam128

Don't waste your time with the fuse....simply get something solid (back of a flashlight or screwdriver), and smack the metal device underneath the steering column really hard to jiggle the lock. May need to smack it several times before it works. Once unlock, drive it to the dealer and they'll replace it for free (under recall).

Unfortunately, there are reports on this website that the replacements also sometimes fail.

I suggest that since the OP can now start his car again, drive it to the dealer, have the dealer replace it under the recall (as you suggested), and then take it home and follow the procedure to remove the fuse.

kenchan · 01-04-2014, 06:09 PM

12/26/2011 is when i created the DIY.

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

many people helped out to find the current solutions.

SPOHN · 01-05-2014, 08:54 AM

Because I now have a custom steering column I opened and removed the circuitry from the motor and wrapped in tape and tucked it away. Boy that motor is heavy for what it is.

01-04-2014, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	12/26/2011 is when i created the DIY. DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s. many people helped out to find the current solutions. BeemaaZ and axmea? like this.

01-05-2014, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Because I now have a custom steering column I opened and removed the circuitry from the motor and wrapped in tape and tucked it away. Boy that motor is heavy for what it is. __________________

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