Do I need a new steering column lock?

molamann · 01-04-2013, 10:05 PM

Currently my Z is stuck overnight in some underground gym parking garage because the tow truck was unable to tow my vehicle due to my front bumper clearance.

So now I'm pretty much in a position to fix it myself and after a little bit of research, I've narrowed it down to a steering column lock problem. However, I can't seem to decide whether the cutting one wire would remedy my situation or if I'm forced to go buy a new steering column lock. To narrow my symptoms:

1. Since I wasn't sure which 10a fuse I was supposed to pull, I've checked all the 10a fuses in the fuse box next to the battery and they all seem to be good. Unless I missed a whole set of fuses elsewhere that I was supposed to check...

2. The steering wheel is completely locked and the ignition button is also stuck on "lock", not able to go to ACC. Brakes are also fully pumped.

Thanks.

01-04-2013, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	Do I need a new steering column lock? Currently my Z is stuck overnight in some underground gym parking garage because the tow truck was unable to tow my vehicle due to my front bumper clearance. So now I'm pretty much in a position to fix it myself and after a little bit of research, I've narrowed it down to a steering column lock problem. However, I can't seem to decide whether the cutting one wire would remedy my situation or if I'm forced to go buy a new steering column lock. To narrow my symptoms: 1. Since I wasn't sure which 10a fuse I was supposed to pull, I've checked all the 10a fuses in the fuse box next to the battery and they all seem to be good. Unless I missed a whole set of fuses elsewhere that I was supposed to check... 2. The steering wheel is completely locked and the ignition button is also stuck on "lock", not able to go to ACC. Brakes are also fully pumped. Thanks.

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