You need to turn the wheel (about 1/4 inch) to relieve the pressure while you turn the ignition.
my steering wheel is locked my tires are straight and everything and it refuses to unlock what do i do?
I found that if you pull the steering wheel all the way to the right, even if the steering wheel is locked, then insert your key, it will turn.
put the key in,and turn it.
no way
the ignition key will not turn if the steering wheel is locked in place. The steering wheel locks in place when it is turned with the ignition off. If the wheel is locked just try turning the wheel back and forth and turn the key at the same time, this will unlock the wheel, and allow the key to turn
No. with the steering wheel locked you need to move it in the opposite direction so that you can turn the ignition, otherwise you're causing more problems for yourself.So whatever direction the steering wheel will turn(i think left) is the way you should turn it and then flip the ignition.
You start the car.
With the correct key.
Steering wheels are generally locked from the ignition switch. It is supposed to lock only in the OFF position. If you steering locks in any other key position, you likely have a problem with the linkage rod or cable that connects the ignition lock cylinder to the steering column. You have to take apart the dash and possibly the steering column to fix this.
Put the key in the ignition and keep slight pressure towards the "on" position. Turn the wheel right/left until the key clicks to the "on" position.
Try local police dept. or Locksmith
It may be that when you shut down your car earlier you had your steering wheel turned just so. Try inserting your key in the ignition and turn your steering wheel just slightly and see if that will unlock the switch. I had that happen to me and that is all I needed to do. Hope this helped.