How do I stop my steering wheel locking when towing?
How can the steering wheel lock be disabled? Turning the ignition to ON will bypass the lock and will run the battery down. Installing a battery disconnect so the key can remain in the ON position bypasses the tow brake assist. With the key in the accessory position, the steering wheel lock will still engage in a turn.
When flat towing do you unlock the steering wheel?
Also, when flat-towing, you need to have the steering wheel unlocked so the front tires can follow the tow vehicle through turns.
Where is the lock located on a VW Passat?
The lock for the steering is positioned below the steering wheel. This lock is working in combination with the ignition switch. The lock can be engaged/disengaged either mechanically via the ignition key or electronically from the vehicle’s electronic control unit locking steering column.
Why is my steering wheel locked on my VW Passat?
The most likely cause of the issue is a faulty VW Passat steering column lock. It could be that your vehicle is completely immobilised with the steering wheel in a locked position. It may also be that the steering wheel is close to becoming locked if the issue is not quickly resolved.
Where is the ignition key on a VW Passat?
The older models have a mechanical steering column lock and to unlock it the key has to be inserted into the ignition switch. On the newer models, the mechanical steering column lock has been replaced with an electric steering column lock (ESCL).
Is there a problem with the steering column lock?
This is a VW Passat from 2005 with a faulty Steering Column Lock mechanism. Normally at VW you would need to replace the steering column lock and the comfort control module but we can do it with only replacing the lock and programming the module, saving a lot of money! This also affects the Passat CC and a few other VW models. Loading…