Is the steering wheel locked in a 2009 Sonata?
I have a 2009 Sonata Limited that is generally in fine working order. Tried to move it today after a snow and the key won’t turn in the ignition, the steering wheel is locked up and can’t shift it. We can unlock and lock the doors.
Where is the transmission lock on a sonata?
(1) there is a transmission lock notch next to the shifter. Open the tab and use a key or something to push it down and shift the car to neutral. (2) push the car a bit.
How can I get my Sonata to start?
If you can get it into neutral, you should be able to start it. Check your owner’s manual and see if there’s a way to bypass the steering wheel/park interlock. Sometimes the wheel needs to be tugged pretty hard, with a lot of force, to release the key lock.
What to do when your Hyundai Sonata key wont turn?
Put key in ignition and while turning key, press brake petal and turn steering wheel to the right ( all at same time ) and Walah it’s unlocked! Abracadabra * 166 people found this helpful. Hyundai keys wear down a lot faster than other manufacturers.
Why is the steering wheel locked up in my Sonata?
Tried to move it today after a snow and the key won’t turn in the ignition, the steering wheel is locked up and can’t shift it. We can unlock and lock the doors. Seems like an electrical problem? Any insights or suggestions? Have you tried jiggling the wheel back and forth while you are trying to turn the key to the start position?
Is the Hyundai Sonata still under warranty?
Yes, still under warranty, and you are right about them wanting to be able to witness it. thanks for your answer 39 people found this helpful. Its the steering lock.. put the key in and turn the steering a bit (both sides) while turning the key and it should start.
(1) there is a transmission lock notch next to the shifter. Open the tab and use a key or something to push it down and shift the car to neutral. (2) push the car a bit.
I have a 2009 Sonata Limited that is generally in fine working order. Tried to move it today after a snow and the key won’t turn in the ignition, the steering wheel is locked up and can’t shift it. We can unlock and lock the doors.
If you can get it into neutral, you should be able to start it. Check your owner’s manual and see if there’s a way to bypass the steering wheel/park interlock. Sometimes the wheel needs to be tugged pretty hard, with a lot of force, to release the key lock.
Why is the steering wheel lock on my Honda?
Sometimes the steering wheel lock mechanism gets a little out of alignment and won’t let you turn the key. Also there should be a way to bypass this interlock. My son’s Honda has a little place by the gear shift lever where you can stick the key in and (with your foot on the brake) shift out of park and into neutral.