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2002 Saturn SL100. Steering wheel column won't lock. Moves up and down.

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Maybe the spring is broken on the lever

  • Anonymous Mar 21, 2013

    Thanks. Is it dangerous to drive if it is a broken spring?

  • Anonymous Mar 22, 2013

    Obviously, when your wheel is moving up and down, how can you control the car? please fix it ASAP

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  • Posted on Nov 16, 2008

SOURCE: Locked ignition and steering column

either you have the wrong key,or try turning the steering wheel to the right all the way,then turn key,this usually happens when you park the vehicle and the wheels are turned,then the steering wheel locks hard

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Harry Goodwin

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  • Posted on May 13, 2009

SOURCE: Broken Steering Column

wrecking yard is the best bet as you will most probably have to buy the whole steering column

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 16, 2009

SOURCE: play in the steering wheel column after position adjustment

When they did the alignment it's possible that they used a tool that locks the steering wheel straight while it's on the alignment rack.If they put too much pressure on the wheel when they used the steering wheel seat lock tool it may have stressed you tilt lock mech causing it not to lock where you want it.Hope this helps

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 27, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 4Runner locked steering wheel

Try jerking the wheel to one side or the other while turning the key. This should free it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 31, 2009

SOURCE: ignition key won t turn. steering wheel locked

the key may be worn badly or the ignition needs to be replaced.

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