How to get additional keys to the steering wheel lock?
The Club is a locking safety device that helps prevent unauthorized use of your vehicle. The Club comes with two keys when purchased, but others can be acquired. Here’s how to get additional keys for the Club. Bring one of the keys you to a lock shop or hardware store.
How to get a duplicate Club steering wheel lock?
Ask the service representative to duplicate the key. Most key shops and hardware stores charge between $2 and $4 to duplicate a key. Test the key out on your device to make sure it locks and unlocks the Club. Keep the new key in a secure location.
Can you remove a wheel lock without a key?
This procedure will work on most wheel locks. In order to remove the wheel lock you will need a good quality 12 point socket that is a little bit smaller than the wheel locks. Please do not use that to steal somebody’s wheels! You probably do not want yours stolen either. This is NOT a sponsored video. Everything is purchased by us!
Can a steering column lock make you immobile?
All-wheel locking devices can make your steering column immobile, but different types of locks may perform this function in various ways. The type you choose for your car might depend on your preferences or the model you drive. Some of the common types of steering locks you will come across are:
How do you unlock a locked steering wheel?
Unlocking it will require using the ignition key in the same way you would when starting the vehicle. Insert the key into the ignition and see if it will turn. If the key will turn and start the vehicle, the wheel will unlock with the ignition cylinder.
How to change the steering lock on a Mercedes Benz?
With the steering shaft unlocked leave the key in the ignition and disconnect the ground cable on the battery (red arrow). You will need to remove the gauge cluster so please see our article on gauge cluster removal. You also need to remove the airbag and steering wheel.
Where can I get an electronic steering lock installed?
You must now buy them through a MBZ dealership service dept where installation and programming is required by an authorized MBZ mechanic. Make sure that the very first thing you do is install the key in the ignition and that it frees up the electronic steering lock. Then leave the key in even though you are disconnecting the battery.
What was the name of the first steering lock?
One of the first steering locks was called ‘The Club’ and was invented by American James E Winner in 1986. It is believed Mr Winner got the idea from his time serving in the Korean War, when he and fellow soldiers were told to secure vehicles’ steering wheels with chains.