How do you unlock a steering wheel without a key on a Toyota Camry?

How do you unlock a steering wheel without a key on a Toyota Camry?

You must have noticed that the steering will lock when you turn off your car and remove your key. So, to unlock your steering wheel on a push start button, you have two options. You can try depressing the brake and press the push start button once while moderately shaking the steering wheel back and forth.

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How to Unlock Steering Wheel Without Key?

  1. Try inserting the key.
  2. Try using another key.
  3. If all else fails, try spraying WD40.
  4. Remove the column panels.
  5. Free the lock cylinder.
  6. Install the new ignition-lock system.
  7. Reinstall the columns.
  8. Put an electrical cleaner into the keyhole.

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.

When does the steering wheel lock on a Toyota?

For the most part, the steps to unlock your Toyota steering wheel will be the same if you use a key to start the ignition or have push-button start. You will know the steering wheel lock is engaged if you can’t turn the wheel or turn the key in the ignition.

Why is my steering wheel not unlocking the ignition?

Ignition tumblers experience a lot of mechanical movement and force over time which can cause them to fail, preventing the steering wheel from unlocking. If you find yourself with a steering wheel that won’t unlock, attempt to unlock it using the ignition before contacting a mechanic or replacing 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.

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