How to Unlock a Locked Honda Fit Steering Wheel?

[Ken]

This is the automatic steering wheel lock feature, a very simple anti-theft function of the car. Do not mistake it for a malfunction; it activates when the anti-theft system perceives a risk of theft. Below is relevant information about the steering wheel lock: 1. It might be due to accidentally turning the steering wheel left or right after parking and turning off the engine, or if the wheels were not aligned properly when parked. Any force applied can cause the steering wheel to turn, triggering the self-locking function. The steering lock pin engages with the steering column, making the steering wheel immovable. Even inserting the key and trying to turn it forcefully won't work. 2. If you visualize the steering wheel as a clock face, the most ergonomic way to hold it is with your left hand between 9 and 10 o'clock and your right hand between 3 and 4 o'clock, keeping your hands in a left-high, right-low position. This grip minimizes the impact on steering control when the right hand is operating other controls like the gear shift. 3. For sharp turns, right-angle turns, or U-turns, use the large cross-hand method. Lean slightly forward, place the back of your hands outward with palms against the wheel, and make large, continuous alternating turns until the desired direction is achieved. 4. The steering wheel not only controls the vehicle's direction but can also help identify faults. Paying attention to it while driving benefits both safety and vehicle maintenance. For instance, if your hands feel numb while driving, or if there's a periodic noise from the chassis at medium to high speeds, severe cases may cause the cabin and doors to shake, with strong steering wheel vibrations leading to hand numbness. This is often caused by disrupted dynamic balance in the steering linkage or excessive wear of the drive shaft and its splined components.