donut Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Hello, this is my first time on this or any forum and I found it while looking for an answer to a problem I have with a 1998 Forester. I hope that I will be able to solve my problem and in doing so be of help to someone else. My problem is that the steering wheel and ignition on my Foreseter have locked up and iam unable to start or move the vehicle. Has this ever happened to anyone else? If so how was the problem resolved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outback_97 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Donut: I had a similar experience in my Outback. When I stepped out of the car after parking it, I turned the steering wheel and it locked. When I returned to the car and tried to start it, the ignition was locked. I had to turn the steering wheel (pretty hard too!) to get the ignition to unlock and start the car. Try turning the steering wheel a bit while you turn the key. Worth a try. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donut Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 Thanks Steve,I have tried that to no avail. Finally gave in and have setup appointment with repair shop. Donut: I had a similar experience in my Outback. When I stepped out of the car after parking it, I turned the steering wheel and it locked. When I returned to the car and tried to start it, the ignition was locked. I had to turn the steering wheel (pretty hard too!) to get the ignition to unlock and start the car. Try turning the steering wheel a bit while you turn the key. Worth a try. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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