What to Do When a Toyota Steering Wheel Locks?

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ODominic
07/29/25 7:56pm
Toyota steering wheel lock solutions: 1. Depress the clutch or brake, gently turn the key with your right hand while simultaneously rocking the steering wheel left and right with your left hand. The key can then be turned to complete the unlocking. 2. Depress the clutch or brake, turn the steering wheel to its full lock position, then insert the key to unlock. Additional information: I. Reasons for Toyota steering wheel lock: The main reason for a Toyota steering wheel lock is that the steering wheel was not straightened when parking. Moving the steering wheel after removing the key can also cause the steering wheel to lock. II. Methods to avoid steering wheel lock: After parking, remember to straighten the steering wheel. After turning off the engine and removing the key, do not move the steering wheel again. The steering wheel lock mechanism may mistakenly assume a theft attempt and lock the steering wheel.
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