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haroldDE · 11-22-2009, 10:02 PM

need urgent help. My steering column is locked and I am unable to turn the ignition key. The car is in the driveway and the wheels are turned all the way to the right. and there it sits. Is there a simple solution to this problem!

I am afraid that when the go to load the car on the flat bed to tow it to the dealership the will have a problem getting it loaded. What can be done?

The car has 250 miles on it. Help.

Revo1 · 11-22-2009, 10:05 PM

Had a similar problem with my '96. Turned out I was just afraid to give it enough grunt. A good pull (not a yank, a pull) by my buddy while I turned the key did the trick. Steering column is surprisingly strong...

*CamaroSpike23* · 11-22-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Had a similar problem with my '96. Turned out I was just afraid to give it enough grunt. A good pull (not a yank, a pull) by my buddy while I turned the key did the trick. Steering column is surprisingly strong...

and try not to park with the wheels turned to full lock

97one · 11-22-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by haroldDE

need urgent help. My steering column is locked and I am unable to turn the ignition key. The car is in the driveway and the wheels are turned all the way to the right. and there it sits. Is there a simple solution to this problem!

I am afraid that when the go to load the car on the flat bed to tow it to the dealership the will have a problem getting it loaded. What can be done?

The car has 250 miles on it. Help.

YES.............
Take the presure off the steering wheel by turning it while you turn the key.
It will unlock. Turn it to the Right !
let me know how you make out.

superstockcam · 11-22-2009, 10:09 PM

9835 miles so far no problems
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POWERFREAK · 11-22-2009, 10:11 PM

This happened once on my Trailblazer...sprayed some WD40 in the lock cylinder and it never happened again.

ALSO...if it's an A6, try pushing the sifter forward and turning the key.

Try turning the wheel when you turn the key.

AZ MSCL · 11-22-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 97one

YES.............
Take the presure off the steering wheel by turning it while you turn the key.
It will unlock. Turn it to the left.
let me know how you make out.

This should do it. Foot on the brake too?

*mlee* · 11-22-2009, 10:16 PM

1 post... I think you've all been had...

AZ MSCL · 11-23-2009, 12:02 AM

Maybe, but if not, we might be helping the guy out. If so, who cares?

POWERFREAK · 11-23-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

1 post... I think you've all been had...

why? maybe he just came here for help.

if he was going on about how much his car is a lemon and he should have bought a mustang....I would say, yes he's a troll. keeeeel him!

Lucky SOB · 11-23-2009, 10:37 AM

Turn wheel, turn key

11-22-2009, 10:02 PM	#1
haroldDE Drives: 2010, imperial blue r/s, ss Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: delaware Posts: 6 View My Garage	steering column lock need urgent help. My steering column is locked and I am unable to turn the ignition key. The car is in the driveway and the wheels are turned all the way to the right. and there it sits. Is there a simple solution to this problem! I am afraid that when the go to load the car on the flat bed to tow it to the dealership the will have a problem getting it loaded. What can be done? The car has 250 miles on it. Help.

11-22-2009, 10:05 PM	#2
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Had a similar problem with my '96. Turned out I was just afraid to give it enough grunt. A good pull (not a yank, a pull) by my buddy while I turned the key did the trick. Steering column is surprisingly strong... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

11-22-2009, 10:09 PM	#5
superstockcam Member Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Where you vacation...Tahoe Posts: 928	9835 miles so far no problems ________ Avandia settlement news Attached Images Last edited by superstockcam; 04-19-2011 at 04:25 AM.

11-22-2009, 10:11 PM	#6
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,637	This happened once on my Trailblazer...sprayed some WD40 in the lock cylinder and it never happened again. ALSO...if it's an A6, try pushing the sifter forward and turning the key. Try turning the wheel when you turn the key. __________________ https://FeelingCreativeBlog.com

11-22-2009, 10:16 PM	#8
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,970 View My Garage	1 post... I think you've all been had... __________________

11-23-2009, 12:02 AM	#9
AZ MSCL Drives: 2009 Challenger RT, 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 719	Maybe, but if not, we might be helping the guy out. If so, who cares? __________________ AZ MSCL: 2009 Challenger RT, 2010 Mustang GT Premium.

11-23-2009, 10:37 AM	#11
Lucky SOB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 756	Turn wheel, turn key __________________

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