When does the steering wheel lock error pop up?
The “steering wheel lock” error pops up when the battery is low and usually in cold weather. The bad thing is that after this error pops up you will have a limited number of times to start your car, after which the Start button will be useless.
When does anti theft system lock the steering wheel?
Sometimes, the anti-theft system locks the steering wheel and does not let the key turn inside the slot. This annoying problem is mostly exclusive to Hondas. It mainly happens when you move the steering wheel after turning off the car. It locks the wheel in that position and does not let you move it next time you try to switch on the car.
What to do when your steering wheel is locked?
When the steering wheel is locked, you also won’t be able to turn the key. This problem happens on some cars more than others, but it is normally pretty easy to fix. All you have to do is nudge the steering wheel some. Eventually, the lock will disengage, and then you can turn the key and start your car like normal again.
Why is MY BMW steering wheel not working?
It’s not a problem with the steering wheel column, but due to the fact that the mechanism doesn’t go all the way back (low battery), it will store that error which cannot be reset from the dashboard. FIX: Get yourself a BMW K+DCAN cable and diagnostic software to reset your ELV lock.
Why is my steering wheel locked when I turn it off?
Insert the key into the ignition. Your steering wheel is likely locked because there was a bit of force on the wheel as you turned the car off last. Unlocking it will require using the ignition key in the same way you would when starting the vehicle.
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.
What to do when your steering wheel won’t release?
Apply pressure to the ignition key (twisting in direction to start) while trying to move the steering wheel from side to side. The steering wheel should release.
When does the steering lock malfunction on a Saab?
Had a message on the screen “Steering lock malfunction” crop up a couple of times in the past week or so. This has happened both when starting the car and whilst it is being driven. When it happened whilst driving all the dials (speedo, revs, temp etc) all stop working.