Steering column defective message shows on instrument cluster

Tiny
SPYNTRAK
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  • 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Hi, the car has been sitting in my back yard for months now with no battery. I got the battery and when I go ahead and try to start it up, it turns on just like 2 seconds then shuts off then "steering wheel column defective" appears on the instrument cluster". Where is the locking mechanism located or how do I approach this? Thank you.
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 AT 4:46 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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I would agree with what you are thinking that this is the locking mechanism. That is the common cause of the message you are getting.

I attached the process on how to replace it and program it. I have not experienced any other cause of this issue so if it were me, I would go ahead and replace it.

Let me know if you have questions. Thanks
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 AT 5:16 PM

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