What to do if your steering lock malfunctions?
**UPDATE** MAKE SURE your driver door is open when unhooking the battery or you’re gonna be in for a long wait. Unhook the battery for about 3 seconds and hook it back up. Put the key in the ignition and take it out for your cockpit lights to turn on and then insert key once again to start the car.
Why is my push button start steering locked?
Hello, I hope the following is of assistance. This will be due to a fault in the software of the RFA which controls the push button start and electronic steering lock. The software of the RFA needs updating if the number suffix is either AE, AF or AG.
What’s the warning light for steering wheel lock come on?
The warning light for the Steering wheel lock comes on. 2006 Saab 9-3, working on wiper assembly, battery died. Put 2006 Saab 9-3, working on wiper assembly, battery died. Put new battery in, tried to start car (it had started fine two hours previously with old … read more Steering wheel lock malfunction” warning came on. After
Why does the steering lock beep when the door is open?
Steering lock malfunction keeps occurring, door chime beeps when door open all the time, sometimes key won’t turn in ignition, key won’t lock doors electronically. Had … read more
**UPDATE** MAKE SURE your driver door is open when unhooking the battery or you’re gonna be in for a long wait. Unhook the battery for about 3 seconds and hook it back up. Put the key in the ignition and take it out for your cockpit lights to turn on and then insert key once again to start the car.
Why did I get a steering malfunction message?
Basically said it was a sensor for the key-less remote and because it wasn’t getting the signal to start the unlock process the car and remove the steering lock etc so it was pretty much dead
The warning light for the Steering wheel lock comes on. 2006 Saab 9-3, working on wiper assembly, battery died. Put 2006 Saab 9-3, working on wiper assembly, battery died. Put new battery in, tried to start car (it had started fine two hours previously with old … read more Steering wheel lock malfunction” warning came on. After
What did the steering wheel lock malfunction on a Saab?
Steering wheel lock malfunction. Battery is at 12.5V. 2003 The warning light for the Steering wheel lock comes on. 2006 Saab 9-3, working on wiper assembly, battery died. Put 2006 Saab 9-3, working on wiper assembly, battery died. Put new battery in, tried to start car (it had started fine two hours previously with old … read more
What causes a locked steering wheel to not turn in?
If a locked steering wheel is the only thing preventing your key from turning the ignition, then follow our instructions below for How to Unlock a Locked Steering wheel and you will be back on the road fast. Problem 2. Dirt, pocket lint or debris (like tape from opening a package) may cause your key not to turn in your ignition lock cylinder.
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’s the best way to unlock the steering wheel?
Unlocking Your Steering Wheel Insert the key into the ignition. Turn the key gently. Apply pressure to the steering wheel. Do not shake or rock the wheel. Pull the key out slightly before turning it. Turn the wheel and the key at once to unlock it.