What to Do When the Steering Wheel Locks?

[AxelLynn]

The solution to a locked steering wheel is: insert the steering wheel key, then gently wiggle the steering wheel left and right to unlock it. Typically, steering wheels can be categorized into power-assisted and non-power-assisted types. The former requires 1.5 turns to fully lock the steering wheel, while the latter, found in older models, requires 2 turns. Steering wheel lock is a very basic anti-theft feature of a car. Its principle involves using the rotation of the key to control a steel pin via a spring. When the key is removed, any movement of the steering wheel causes the steel pin to pop into a pre-drilled hole, thereby locking the steering wheel to prevent rotation. When the steering wheel is locked, it cannot be turned, the key cannot be twisted, and the car cannot be started, thus achieving anti-theft.