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When the key is in the ignition on a 1972 VW bug the steering wheel is difficult to unlock could this be a problem with the lock cylinder?
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∙ 14y ago
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.
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