Steering Wheel Locked

lmontz · 08-06-2005, 09:12 AM

'89 325i steering wheel locked, can't unlock it. Please help with ideas.

I've got the full service manual and it says there is a hole above the ignition switch to stick something in, and it will unlock the wheel. The only problem is that I can't get the top housing off to expose the unlock switch?

I unscrewed the nut holding the steering wheel, but no matter how hard I pull the steering wheel won't budge. The manual indicates you have to center the wheel, and put the key in the ignition and turn it to the 1 position to get the wheel off. So, Catch 22 situation.

Someone suggested putting the foot on the brake and trying to unlock it. I'm going to try that.

Lee
lmontz@myenergytoday.com

romeo26 · 08-07-2005, 02:18 AM

try www.bmw-forums.com!

08-06-2005, 09:12 AM	#1
lmontz Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: '89 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Steering Wheel Locked '89 325i steering wheel locked, can't unlock it. Please help with ideas. I've got the full service manual and it says there is a hole above the ignition switch to stick something in, and it will unlock the wheel. The only problem is that I can't get the top housing off to expose the unlock switch? I unscrewed the nut holding the steering wheel, but no matter how hard I pull the steering wheel won't budge. The manual indicates you have to center the wheel, and put the key in the ignition and turn it to the 1 position to get the wheel off. So, Catch 22 situation. Someone suggested putting the foot on the brake and trying to unlock it. I'm going to try that. Lee lmontz@myenergytoday.com
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