Steering wheel is locked

Asked by GuruYXMFC Oct 31, 2018 at 01:40 PM about the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

New battery but steering wheel is locked.
Key won't turn.

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Hornet_2497 answered 6 years ago

Maybe there's tension on the steering system that is jamming the ignition lock assembly that locks the steering wheel. So gently but firmly work the steering wheel back and forth while gently turning the key to unlock the steering wheel.

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