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1995 Cavalier Steering Locked
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1995 Cavalier Steering Locked
After parking 1995 Chev Cavalier for 5 min I tried to start the car, but key will not turn, steering wheel is locked, I tried spare key, no change
Please help How to unlock steering or turn the ignition to unlock and start this car
06-17-2009 03:02 AM
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Re: 1995 Cavalier Steering Locked
There is an electrical solenoid on the steering column,part of the anti theft system . Check all your fuses with a test light. A blown fuse is most common fault. To get by in the meantime try this , put key in , turn very slowly while at same time try moving steering wheel. when the steering wheel moves stop turning key . now put shifter in neutral. you can then start car .When car is put in park and shutoff you must repeat .

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06-19-2009 09:21 AM
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Re: 1995 Cavalier Steering Locked
Thank You
I checked all fuses are ok.
I tried moving Steering but it just won;t move no play, Can yo let me know where is solonoid is and how to check or replace it.

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06-27-2009 05:05 PM
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Re: 1995 Cavalier Steering Locked
OOPs ,my bad . The steering wheel itself wont turn and the key will not either . The advise i gave was for the shifter not moving but key did. You prob have a bad lock cylinder. here is the instructions to replace. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?chapterTitle=Steering&partName=Suspension+%26+Steering&pageId=0900c1528003d101&subChapterTitle=Ignition+Lock+Cylinder&partId=0900c1528003d0a5">http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repair ... 528003d0a5</a><!-- m -->

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