1996 Chevrolet Astro Repair Question
Topics covered: Steering, Steering wheel, Wheel.
Mileage: 186,243 miles.
Mileage: 186,243 miles.
Asked on July 24, 2011
Locked steering wheel
1996 Astro van LS with tilt steering.The steering wheel is locked in position and the ignition lock cylinder and key will not turn.Have tried to move steering wheel back and forth but it won't free up ignition lock cylinder.Removed the upper and lower plastic pieces behind the steering wheel to access lock cylinder but there is no screw to remove to release the cylinder and further I cannot turn the cylinder either forward or back into accessory position.Vehicle starts right up and the column shifter will move into all positions.tried pressing on the brake too..no result.The steering wheel will NOT turn.locking pin seems stuck or something broken behind the lock cylinder where the gears mesh with the ignition switch.Ever run across this?I am stumped.L.P.
Answer
Replied on October 22, 2011
Your last resort is to drill it out or have a locksmith assist you