Mrs Billet in Headingley LS6 left the house to go shopping, upon entering her car she put her key in her ignition and it wouldn’t turn. At the time this was quite a stressful moment for Mrs Billet, she tried jiggling her key back and fourth but with no joy.
She decided to call a auto locksmith in the Leeds area from Google then came across us and was happy with the reviews and phone call. I arrived the same day and as it being a common steering lock fault I had the part already on the van. I changed the part like for like and she was back on her way to go shopping.
Essential Guide to Steering Lock Issues
Explore common steering lock problems and learn effective methods to troubleshoot them for a seamless driving experience.
Possible Issues
Ignition Failure
Is very common and a issue I come across daily . Either the barrel itself fails due to worn wafers or a dislodged pin. Or the steering lock fails on part of the ignition system.
Solutions Offered
Battery Check
Your battery voltage will most definitely effect your keys from working and my de-program them too.
Easy tips to free up the steering wheel
The good news? A locked steering wheel column is a common problem that’s easy to fix. If you’ve determined this is the cause for your car key not turning, try a few simple solutions to unlock the steering wheel:
- Turning the wheel back and forth generally helps to free up the ignition cylinder
- As you turn the steering to the right and left, check what side the wheels of the car can turn and which direction has no give
- Pull the steering in the direction of the car wheel that has room, and keep it there
- Keep the steering wheel turned as you turn the key towards the accessory position
- In case this doesn’t work, try rocking the steering wheel while turning the ignition key
- If nothing happens, jiggle the key in the ignition while rocking the steering wheel