How do you unlock the steering wheel on a 2007 Nissan Altima?
To lock your steering wheel intentionally, follow these quick and easy steps:
- Turn off your car and take the keys out of the ignition.
- Turn the steering wheel one way or the other until you hear a click.
- Your steering wheel will lock until you return, unlock the steering wheel, and start your car.
Why does Nissan Altima not lock the steering wheel?
The electronic steering column box will replace the ESCL assembly but will no longer lock the steering wheel when the car is parked and turned off. The automaker says the steering wheel locking function is not necessary because the Altima and Maxima are equipped with anti-theft immobilizers to help prevent theft.
Are there any problems with Nissan Altima ESCL?
However, a new service campaign means defective steering locks will at least be fixed in the 2009-2010 Altima and Maxima. For years, there have been widespread defects in the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) that disabled the push-button ignition in a wide range of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles.
What to do if your steering wheel is locked?
While it’s not a recall, as part of the “service campaign” Nissan has agreed to replce the originaly steering lock with a new electronic steering column box for free: The electronic steering column box will replace the ESCL assembly but will no longer lock the steering wheel when the car is parked and turned off.
Is there a recall on Nissan originaly steering wheel?
While it’s not a recall, as part of the “service campaign” Nissan has agreed to replce the originaly steering lock with a new electronic steering column box for free: The electronic steering column box will replace the ESCL assembly but will no longer lock the steering wheel when the car is parked and turned off.
The electronic steering column box will replace the ESCL assembly but will no longer lock the steering wheel when the car is parked and turned off. The automaker says the steering wheel locking function is not necessary because the Altima and Maxima are equipped with anti-theft immobilizers to help prevent theft.
However, a new service campaign means defective steering locks will at least be fixed in the 2009-2010 Altima and Maxima. For years, there have been widespread defects in the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) that disabled the push-button ignition in a wide range of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles.
While it’s not a recall, as part of the “service campaign” Nissan has agreed to replce the originaly steering lock with a new electronic steering column box for free: The electronic steering column box will replace the ESCL assembly but will no longer lock the steering wheel when the car is parked and turned off.
While it’s not a recall, as part of the “service campaign” Nissan has agreed to replce the originaly steering lock with a new electronic steering column box for free: The electronic steering column box will replace the ESCL assembly but will no longer lock the steering wheel when the car is parked and turned off.