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don101 · 08-13-2011, 07:42 AM

Yesterday I parked it in the driveway with the steering wheel fully turned to the left. This afternoon I tried to start the car with no luck at all. The steering wheel won't budge an inch and the key in the ignition turns slightly. I tried to force the key to turn but it felt like it was about to break. It's a manual - I know i'm supposed to hold the clutch pedal down with the stick on neutral. I need help guys. Thanks in advance!

10forty2 · 08-13-2011, 07:46 AM

Turn the steering wheel slightly to release the pressure off the internal locking mechanism. While holding the wheel, turn the key.

shevyman · 08-13-2011, 08:03 AM

agree with 10forty2. unless you were doing that and it still will not budge then i would say maybe something jammed.

but just turn the steering wheel in same direction or opposite and let us know what happens

ccrognlie · 08-13-2011, 08:10 AM

I have had this happen too.. Put some muscle into the wheel while you are turning the key. You are not going to break your steering wheel just don't snap your key...

don101 · 08-13-2011, 08:16 AM

Thanks a lot guys it worked!

Oliv59 · 08-13-2011, 08:18 AM

I agree.

And don't park with wheels turned

2SS 2011 · 08-13-2011, 08:21 AM

Same thing happened to me in my 99 Camaro.. .. It's funny my Old school father used to tell me to always park with the wheels turned away from the street into the curb in case someone slams you you don't jolt into traffic..

CamaroSkooter · 08-13-2011, 08:25 AM

don101 · 08-13-2011, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oliv59

I agree.

And don't park with wheels turned

I turned the wheels because I was parked on a slope. Should I stop doing this?

Jonny · 08-13-2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by don101

I turned the wheels because I was parked on a slope. Should I stop doing this?

That's what i was taught to do in driver's ed 23 years ago. I'm pretty sure it's the same technique that's still mentioned in the state driver's manual. You want them turned so if the emergency brake fails the car will roll into the curb, as opposed to into the street.

madman11 · 08-13-2011, 08:47 AM

2010 ss---------dealer had to install a new oil cooler--tappets raising hell on start--

worked good for a couple of weeks--it started again tappets noisy on start up--that is the only time i hear them

any one else having this prob--they might have to replace the tappets or who knows what else

thank you
john

Oliv59 · 08-13-2011, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny

That's what i was taught to do in driver's ed 23 years ago. I'm pretty sure it's the same technique that's still mentioned in the state driver's manual. You want them turned so if the emergency brake fails the car will roll into the curb, as opposed to into the street.

Yes, it makes sense ... but wheels turned stretch a piece of rubber called "bellow driveshaft" if I don't talk nonsense (sorry for my english).
And bellows can tear

EDIT : better with a pic

yotaman96 · 08-13-2011, 10:31 AM

Quote:

It's a manual - I know i'm supposed to hold the clutch pedal down with the stick on neutral.

FYI, you don't have to put it in neutral to start it.

Tyler360 · 08-13-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oliv59

I agree.

And don't park with wheels turned

you park with the wheels turned when you park on a hill.

still taught in drivers ed: facing uphill, turn wheels away from curb. facing downhill, turn wheels towards the curb. especially with a manual, you don't want your ride rolling away...

08-13-2011, 07:42 AM	#1
don101 Drives: 2011 Caramo 2ss Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kuwait Posts: 4	My camaro won't start Yesterday I parked it in the driveway with the steering wheel fully turned to the left. This afternoon I tried to start the car with no luck at all. The steering wheel won't budge an inch and the key in the ignition turns slightly. I tried to force the key to turn but it felt like it was about to break. It's a manual - I know i'm supposed to hold the clutch pedal down with the stick on neutral. I need help guys. Thanks in advance!

08-13-2011, 07:46 AM	#2
10forty2 Drives: 1992 Chevy K5 Blazer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NC Posts: 576	Turn the steering wheel slightly to release the pressure off the internal locking mechanism. While holding the wheel, turn the key. __________________ Love beautiful photos? Please visit: http://dougloganphotography.zenfolio.com

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shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	agree with 10forty2. unless you were doing that and it still will not budge then i would say maybe something jammed. but just turn the steering wheel in same direction or opposite and let us know what happens

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ccrognlie Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Black on Black Join Date: May 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 127	I have had this happen too.. Put some muscle into the wheel while you are turning the key. You are not going to break your steering wheel just don't snap your key...

08-13-2011, 08:16 AM	#5
don101 Drives: 2011 Caramo 2ss Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kuwait Posts: 4	Thanks a lot guys it worked!

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Oliv59 Drives: 45th M6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: France (59) Posts: 150	I agree. And don't park with wheels turned

08-13-2011, 08:21 AM	#7
2SS 2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 963 View My Garage	Same thing happened to me in my 99 Camaro.. .. It's funny my Old school father used to tell me to always park with the wheels turned away from the street into the curb in case someone slams you you don't jolt into traffic..

08-13-2011, 08:47 AM	#11
madman11 Drives: 2010 cam ss Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: houston tx Posts: 1	2010 ss---------dealer had to install a new oil cooler--tappets raising hell on start-- worked good for a couple of weeks--it started again tappets noisy on start up--that is the only time i hear them any one else having this prob--they might have to replace the tappets or who knows what else thank you john