why steering wheel will not unlock?

Asked by Rickey Feb 15, 2013 at 12:01 AM about the 2000 INFINITI I30 FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Steering wheel locked, key will not turn switch,but will lock and unlock doors.

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Try this: put key in the ignition switch, grab the wheel and try to turn it. Even though it's locked it should move slightly in one direction. Hold it in the new position and turn the key, it should start and unlock the wheel.

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