What causes wheel to lock?
If your steering wheel locks up while the car is in motion, perhaps the most likely culprit is a lack of power steering fluid, or dirty power steering fluid. If damage has caused the system to spring a leak, this could lead to a lack of fluid pressure in the system.
How does an engine immobilizer work on a car?
When the ECU determines that the coded key is both current and valid, the ECU activates the fuel-injection sequence. Without the right code, the engine won’t start, hence the name “engine immobilizer”.
What to do when your steering wheel is locked?
Step 3: Using WD40 to free up the ignition lock cylinder. In some cases, the vehicle’s lock tumblers are frozen solid resulting in a locked steering wheel. WD 40 can be sprayed into the lock cylinder and then the key inserted and rocked back in forth gently to try to loosen the tumblers.
Can a spare key be used to unlock the steering wheel?
Most vehicles should have more than one key. Use the spare key and see if it turns all the way in the key cylinder, allowing the steering wheel to be unlocked. The keys become worn in the ridges or, in newer cars, the chip in the key may not function anymore, causing the steering wheel not to unlock.
How often is a car immobilizer stolen in Australia?
Australian statistics show that 3 out of 4 vehicle thefts are committed on older cars that are stolen for joyriding, transport or to commit another crime. In many instances, where a vehicle with an immobilizer has been stolen, the thief had access to the original key.
Are there any California immobilizer car wheel locks?
California Immobilizer car wheel locks offer a convenient and practical car anti theft security solution similar to our Immobilizer car wheel boots. However they are much lighter and easier to transport, store and activate. California Immobilizer car wheel locks fit all vehicle tire dimensions.
How does the immobilizer system protect your car?
The Immobilizer System protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s fuel system is disabled. The system may not recognize your key’s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object (i.e. key fob) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.
Where do you put the California immobilizer protector?
California Immobilizer car wheel locks fit all vehicle tire dimensions. Our California Immobilizer Protector car wheel locks are a light weight, convenient personal anti-theft wheel lock that fits all sizes of car wheel. They tuck easily in your car trunk or under a seat for convenient access and offer super-quick installation in seconds.
When does the immobilizer system indicator go out?
When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on for a few seconds, then go out. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key.