Those of you who have had Steering Lock Failure

fritz

Refer later to "steering lock cut one wire: switch optional" thread

If, by any means, you can get the car started...see Kenchan's advice how to which includes ...and/or:
Shake the steering while attempting to start
Turn on/off other elec circuits
Operate windows or lights or both,
Tap gently (but mechanically) the lock while doing the above
Add a battery as if you are going to jump start
Do anything to agitate that lock to "do it" one more time and even,
Dis the battery for a few minutes...then re-try the above (Tho you have now lost your window and radio station settings..no big deal).

IF you have got the car to start...do NOT turn it off....If you do then do NOT
get out of the car with the ignition on lock.

Now snip that brown wire: as shown on the thread at the start above.
Problem solved for no cost, but no steering lock.


IF a nogo:
IF you are 100% sure it is the steering lock, remove it (kenchan again who rightly says pliers undo the two thief -proof bolts).

Then admit it is useless and e-mail me for instructions to dismantle it (using your own e-mail address and name). ...

Then there's an excellent chance of fixing it internally but never to be used again as a lock ...... or even fixed 100%, if lucky.

If the lock itself is mechanically dud, the electronics probably are not ..... again I can help.

In all cases you need a few good tools.

Fritz