On this page we’re going to focus on a trouble that may look superficial to many of you, but has happened to a lot of new car owners! Indeed, we are going to focus on the subject of a steering wheel locked on my Hyundai Sonata, and what you can do if you end up in this scenario? It may look logical, but when you don’t know the cars in depth, finding yourself being confronted with the steering wheel of your blocked Hyundai Sonata can be upsetting. In this post, we will first try to teach you why the steering wheel of your car is blocked, and secondly, how you can unlock the steering wheel of your Hyundai Sonata.
Why is the steering wheel of my Hyundai Sonata locked?
So let’s begin our content page with the source of the problem you are facing. Being confronted with a steering wheel stuck on your Hyundai Sonata doesn’t signify that your car’s neiman is stuck or busted, nor does it necessarily signify that you’ll have to fix your car key or cylinder. Fortunately for you, it’s simply a safety element. Even so, if no one has revealed to you how this car anti-theft system operates, you can’t invent it. The goal of this device is to lock the steering and as a result the steering wheel of your Hyundai Sonata, so a possible thief, even if he is able to to turn on your car, will not be able to modify its direction and as a result to travel it freely with your Hyundai Sonata. This device operates basically, once you have removed the key from the cylinder of your car, if you move the steering wheel, it will lock thanks to a tongue that will be introduced between the sprockets of your steering column. This simple car anti-theft system helps prevent a significant amount of car thefts, be sure you activate it each time you get out of your car.
How do I unlock the steering wheel of my Hyundai Sonata?
Now that we’ve found out why your steering wheel is locked, we’re going to check out the question that you’re likely most curious about, how to unlock the steering wheel of your Hyundai Sonata? You’re likely at home and want to go to work, so it’s time to find the solution to your problem. There are 3 techniques to unlock the steering wheel of your car:
- Turn off the anti-theft system of your Hyundai Sonata?:
This is the least complicated process and will definitely be the option to your problem. To achieve this, you just have to put in the key into the ignition cylinder of your car, then try to turn it, it should then normally be blocked (do not be reluctant to consult our content which handles the problem of a key blocked on aHyundai Sonata), to unlock the steering wheel of your Hyundai Sonata you will have to make it turn at the same time as you try to turn the key in the Neiman. The steering wheel should be locked but at least in one direction you should have a little bit of play which should allow you to do this micro rotation and as a result resolve your steering wheel locked problem on your Hyundai Sonata. - Unscrew the barrel on your Hyundai Sonata:
The second probability is that if you have not been able to overcome the locked steering wheel of your Hyundai Sonata using the standard methodology, you might be facing another problem and it is not your steering wheel lock device that is responsible. It might be that your cylinder has seized up as time goes by. To unlock it you will have to employ a spray, like the WD40 for example and spray the interior of the barrel, let it work for a few minutes before trying to unlock your steering wheel again. Be aware that if it works you will have to take into consideration buying and changing the barrel of your car because sooner or later it will happen again. - Change the lock cylinder of your Hyundai Sonata:
Finally, last probability, if even though having tried to unblock your cylinder, there is nothing to do, your steering wheel continues to be locked because your key does not want to turn, you just have to swap the ignition switch of your Hyundai Sonata. This process is not very complex if you have some fundamentals in mechanics. You will only have to be careful to buy a model compatible with your Hyundai Sonata. In any other case go to your mechanic who will be able to do this process for you.
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