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bevis90
26-07-2009, 10:25 PM
hi guys.
this evening i changed few fuses and now when i put in the car key i turn it it doesnt turn..it it just locks the key in one position.. i have now have to push the key in, slowly pull out and turn..
anyone know or may help me
kairi_k
26-07-2009, 10:36 PM
steering wheel lock? try turning the steering wheel from left to right while turning the key
TT44NG
26-07-2009, 10:43 PM
steering wheel lock? try turning the steering wheel from left to right while turning the key
yup, wheel lock, cos if u messed up the fuses, u can still turn the key.
ur situation, u say it locks and doesnt turn anymore, its the wheel lock..
bevis90
26-07-2009, 10:47 PM
ive tried moviein the steering wheel still does the same thing. the wheel is straight btw
it somehow happened tonight..ffs arghh
TT44NG
26-07-2009, 10:49 PM
ive tried moviein the steering wheel still does the same thing. the wheel is straight btw
it somehow happened tonight..ffs arghh
which fuses did u change?..
DvSnGuYeN
26-07-2009, 10:50 PM
same thing happened to me... i used some lube, and now it's working fine... try that.
na-118
26-07-2009, 10:53 PM
use graphite dry lube dont use wd or whatever
bevis90
26-07-2009, 10:55 PM
so the fuses has nothing to do with the key lock?
how would i lube it
mookiez
26-07-2009, 11:21 PM
If you've already tried moving the steering wheel left and right (whilst turning the key) another trick is to try moving the steering column up and down. Sometimes this helps with steering lock.
Another thing to note, is to make sure your car is in park (if your using auto). You can also try rolling the car a little and adjusting the steering wheel till it free's up.
Hope this helps.
kairi_k
27-07-2009, 12:45 AM
If you've already tried moving the steering wheel left and right (whilst turning the key) another trick is to try moving the steering column up and down. Sometimes this helps with steering lock.
Another thing to note, is to make sure your car is in park (if your using auto). You can also try rolling the car a little and adjusting the steering wheel till it free's up.
Hope this helps.
yup if ur car i an auto the key wont turn unless its in park, happened to me when driving the gf's car, it definitely sounds like a steering lock issue, unless u played around with the ignition barrel.
sangyz
27-07-2009, 02:28 PM
if you've tried everything else. best to look at the ignition barrel. my uncles one just stuffed up over night next day wasnt turning and we tried everything last resort was looking at the ignition barrel which had to be replaced then it was fine.
joyride
27-07-2009, 11:04 PM
some cars (non-hondas) wont start (key turn) if your car is auto and its in drive/reverse. i dont know if hondas do that since i've never driven an auto honda...
TT44NG
28-07-2009, 05:36 PM
some cars (non-hondas) wont start (key turn) if your car is auto and its in drive/reverse. i dont know if hondas do that since i've never driven an auto honda...
all auto's wont start unless the car is in Park or Neutral..
i assume lol
but pretty sure
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