A locked steering wheel can be repaired by a locksmith or a car dealer.
Try jiggling the steering wheel as you turn the key. Once the key is turned there is nothing left that locks the steering wheel so if you still cannot turn the wheel the problem is probably in the steering gear. Any halfway decent mechanic can repair it.
i have a 1997 Chevy Tahoe and the steering wheel will locked up when am making a turn or a curve
my steering wheel is locked my tires are straight and everything and it refuses to unlock what do i do?
Try moving the steering wheel from side to side.
Try moving the steering wheel from side to side.
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It sounds like the steering wheel is locked, try to wiggle the wheel at the same time you turn the key.
The red steering wheel in the instrument cluster means that the steering wheel is not locked into position. There should be a black lever on the left or right side of the steering column. This is the lever to release when you want to adjust the steering wheel up or down. Push the lever back up to lock into place and the indicator should go out. If it is still on when the steering wheel is locked, then that could be a electrical fault with the sensor.
You start the car.
Try wiggling the steering wheel
howell grand prix 2001
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.