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Old Jun 30, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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When I inserted my key to put my 98 coupe(automatic) into the garage this evening the car started but the steering column will not unlock....the display reads "service column lock" the car runs but can't be driven with the steering column locked..any ideas??????


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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 12:17 AM
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shake and wiggle the wheel.
It worked for me.
Then get the recall done
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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 12:26 AM
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When I inserted my key to put my 98 coupe into the garage this evening the car started but the steering column will not unlock....the display reads "service column lock" the car runs but can't be driven with the steering column locked..any ideas??????
Larry , consider yourself lucky that it locked up in your driveway..You can also try disconnecting your battery for 10 mins.

Try a search on this topic , there's a bunch of different tricks..If you get it working I strongly suggest that you head straight for the dealer !

Good Luck !

:cheers:

Jeff
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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 07:48 AM
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Just went through this. Call a flatbed and get it to the dealer. Nothing worked, wiggle steering wheel, disconnect battery. Of course mine was not in the driveway, I was at the store.
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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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The recall ends today---depending on your VIN, you may still get the free fix, if you get it done today. :confused: :crazy:
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 10:42 PM
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The recall ends today---depending on your VIN, you may still get the free fix, if you get it done today. :confused: :crazy:
Is this true???
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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RedC5:

Yes :yesnod: Yes :yesnod: Yes :yesnod:
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