How to Deal with Steering Wheel Lock and Push-Button Start Failure to Ignite?
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The solution to steering wheel lock and push-button start failure to ignite is: 1. First, press the vehicle's brake pedal and gently press the push-button start once; 2. Wiggle the steering wheel left and right, then start the vehicle. When the car is turned off, rotating the steering wheel from the centered position to one direction (usually to the left) by a certain angle will lock the steering wheel. In the locked state, the steering wheel cannot be turned, the key cannot be twisted, and the car cannot be started, thereby achieving anti-theft functionality. Methods to avoid steering wheel lock include: 1. Straighten the steering wheel before turning off the engine; 2. Do not turn the steering wheel after turning off the engine.
I've also encountered the issue where the steering wheel locks and the car won't start. That time I was in a hurry to get to work and almost late. Actually, this is the steering wheel anti-theft lock being activated, which usually triggers when the steering wheel isn't straightened when parking. Try gently turning the steering wheel left and right while pressing the start button simultaneously—this should release the lock. Also, check if the key is inside the car; once, I absentmindedly put the key in my pocket, causing it not to be detected. Make sure the gear is in P (Park) and that you're firmly pressing the brake pedal. If it still doesn't work, chances are the battery is dead—after all, with so many onboard computers nowadays, car batteries typically need replacement every two years or so. Lastly, remember never to force the steering wheel with excessive strength, as it can damage the steering column.
