Re: [T3] ignition wont turn!! cant unlock steering wheel

["Russ Wolfe" <russella@prairieinet.net>]

Subject: [T3] ignition wont turn!! cant unlock steering wheel


> i attemped to tow my 67 sqbk today but i couldnt get the ignition turned
to
> unlock the steering.  the car has been sitting only a year and i never had
> such i problem.  i tryed for about 2 hours to turn the key.  I tryed it
> gently and still no turn.  i figured that if i tryed enough it would turn.
> any suggestions?
>
Are the wheels turned by any chance? This would put the locking pin in a
bind. Try rocking the steering wheel while turning the key. Also, you could
have a stuck tumbler in the lock. Try and get some penetrant oil into the
lock.

Russ Wolfe
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org/


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