Lone_Bassist

NOW my steering wheel is locked and wont unlock with the normal "turn 'n' jiggle" method. is there ANY other way to get it to unlock?!?!

P_Adams

Unless there's some secret handshake that will release it, I see no other way than replacing the column lock mechanism.
By your question, I presume the key works but the lock doesn't release, right?

P

Lone_Bassist

yeah, i think the tumblers are not dropping

.... should i drill it out? i have nothing else to drive, and i have 20 bucks

P_Adams

If that's your only option.

You've got two choices:
1) Remove the electrical portion, soak the lock in solvent and relube it OR
2) Purchase a new one and install it.
In both cases, you'll need two of those security screws to remount the thing.

And remember, until you get it addressed;
Keep the registration with you at all times. You don't want to be arrested for stealing your own car....
Find some way to disable it. There's no way to lock the column now

P

Lone_Bassist

how would i do this? i have nothin' to my name so a replacement is not an option right now
and it sounds a lot better then drilling a hole in my lock, which i have no idea how to do in the first place.

Any others suggestions peepole of honda-tech??
Thank You

Lone_Bassist

Well here it goes i'm pulling it and i know it should be simple but with no experience with cars, and not knowing some one who does, here i am..

exposed the lock and i was about pull it, and then this small plastic part came out


the little part is the tab from the top hole latch, it still fits back in fine and doesn't slip back out but what is it?

and if anyone knows an an easier way of starting your car when the steering wheel won't unlock PM me(so the honda-thieves won't google it) thank you

Lone_Bassist

got it off, the switch- started YAY!!!

still the wheel remained locked. so frustrating

Lone_Bassist

all fixed, now it starts screwdriver style - had to pay someone $50 to do what i WAS doing but i wasn't getting feedback and didn't want to %#&@ my car for good but allswell i guess

thanks p btw