Why is my Hyundai steering wheel locked?

Your steering wheel is likely locked because there was a bit of force on the wheel as you turned the car off last. Unlocking it will require using the ignition key in the same way you would when starting the vehicle. If the key will turn and start the vehicle, the wheel will unlock with the ignition cylinder.

How do I unlock my steering wheel?

The steering wheel lock is directly connected to the ignition cylinder. To unlock your steering wheel, use your left hand to wiggle the steering wheel left and right with significant force. At the same time, use your right hand to turn the ignition key from the LOCK position to the ACC (accessory) or START position.

What can I do if my steering wheel is locked?

Here’s How to Unlock a Steering Wheel

Insert your key.
Put pressure toward turning the key and maintain that pressure.
Wiggle your steering wheel left or right, or up and down.
Jiggle the key until it turns.
Turn your car on, all done.

How do you fix a locked steering wheel on a Hyundai Sonata?

The solution is very simple: with some force, pull the steering wheel from left to right while simultaneously trying to insert and turn the key. You’re looking for the sweet spot where the tension on the ignition lock disengages just enough to let you operate the key and fully unlock the steering column.

How do I unlock my Hyundai ignition?

Wiggle the wheel back and forth while turning the key. While applying light pressure to the key, wiggle the steering wheel back and forth until the lock disengages. This will allow the steering wheel and the key to turn. The key will be able to turn freely in the ignition once the steering wheel is unlocked.

What causes steering wheel lock?

If your steering wheel locks up while the car is in motion, perhaps the most likely culprit is a lack of power steering fluid, or dirty power steering fluid. If damage has caused the system to spring a leak, this could lead to a lack of fluid pressure in the system.

Why has my steering wheel locked?

What causes a locked steering wheel?

What should you do if your steering wheel locks up?

Steering wheel locked up while driving – Quick Fixes. Get a mechanic to establish the cause and conduct a repair. Replace your car’s power steering pump. Replace the ignition switch system. Clean the steering wheel column. Take your car to a dealer for routine maintenance and fixes.

What would cause a steering wheel to lock up?

As we have noted, there are three common reasons as to why your steering wheel would lock up; you are using the wrong key, making frequent sharp turns, a power steering pump failure or an ignition lock. Once you determine the cause of the steering wheel lock up, act fast to fix its root cause.

How do you unlock the steering wheel lock?

Why does my steering wheel lock when I turn?

Another reason that your steering wheel is locking up is the driver making sharp turns and making those turns quite frequently. If you make lots of sharp turns in a relatively short period of time, there stand a chance that your steering wheel will lock up.