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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by AtiLLa
My understanding is that the lock mechanism gets into a bind and will not release the steering wheel. Jerking on the wheel from outside the car (get more leverage than sitting in the car) temporarily frees the lock and releases the wheel the next time it is started. It doesnt work every time, but may get you out of a jam. Somebody can correct me if i'm wrong.

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Very well said.That`s exacxtly what I meant.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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Thnks for all the responses.I`ll order the CLB and install it myself.And no more dealership for any reason.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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For your future reference...

http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=24
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by LeeJones


did you get it done yet?
yes its done and no more wheel lock and no actuator sound and no codes!! i think they might have fixed it!!
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