Why does my steering wheel lock up in the rain?
This is a nightmare during the rain because I have to com… I drive an 03 Honda Accord and every time I drive through a puddle and get a bit of splash in the undercarriage on the passenger side, my steering wheel locks up.
Can you remove a wheel lock without a tool?
Hey guys, if you buy a car with no wheel lock tool or you lost yours here is a video that will help you to remove the wheel lock without the tool and be able to remove your wheels. This procedure will work on most wheel locks.
What causes water to spray the power steering pump?
There is no missing shield/splash guard. Where the power steering pump is located in relationship to the right front tire causes water to spray the power steering pump. If the serpentine belt is worn water gets between the serpentine belt and the power steering pump pulley.
Can a power steering belt slip during rain?
@keith: I have had a power steering belt slip many times with no screeching–when the belt is loose and well saturated with water, it can slip with no noticeable noise whatsoever.
Why is my steering wheel locked when I turn it off?
Insert the key into the ignition. Your steering wheel is likely locked because there was a bit of force on the wheel as you turned the car off last. Unlocking it will require using the ignition key in the same way you would when starting the vehicle.
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.
What to do when your steering wheel wont turn?
If the ignition cylinder has seized, spraying a small amount of electrical cleaner into the key hole may lubricate it enough to turn. Be careful not to spray too much into the key hole. A few short squirts should suffice. Once done, insert the key and turn it back and forth gently to work the lubricant in.
Is it dangerous to have a loose steering wheel?
A loose steering wheel can be unsafe for the driver and travelers as well as every other person on the road. Rapidly figure out how to settle a steering wheel before taking your car out on the road. A steering wheel locking up unexpectedly while driving can be intriguing and dangerous.