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Steering wheel locks as driving!!

Tia_Maria06
Tia_Maria06 Posts: 777 Forumite
Hi all. I turned a corner and the steering wheel locked on, so in a split second panic I just turned the wheel forcefully and it clicked back ok again. It was only a light lock as though a pin is stuck.

It sounds as though the indicator has something to do with it, its like a click rather than a loud lock when the car is parked at the steering lock comes on. If that makes any sense.

Do you think I could look at it myself or should I take it down to the mechanic? And what do you think it could be..

Thanks guys/gals
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  • mcjordi
    mcjordi Posts: 4,238
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    what car is it? it happened on my old r reg fiesta when the clock spring was broken for the airbag when i changed the steering wheel...
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  • Tia_Maria06
    Tia_Maria06 Posts: 777 Forumite
    Its an S reg vectra...
    He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.


    If you really cant knit very well, then practise drumming with the needles...

    :j
  • alfie99
    alfie99 Posts: 20 Forumite

    Do you think I could look at it myself or should I take it down to the mechanic? And what do you think it could be..

    One for a mechanic if you ask me!!!! It could obviously be very dangeruos if that happens when you;re going round a tight bend and something is coming the other way!!!
  • Tia_Maria06
    Tia_Maria06 Posts: 777 Forumite
    Yea I think so too.. There isnt many Roman Roads near me haha! Thanks
    He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.


    If you really cant knit very well, then practise drumming with the needles...

    :j
  • paddedjohn
    paddedjohn Posts: 7,512
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    Could be the steering lock, not too hard to replace but can be fiddly
    Be Alert..........Britain needs lerts.
  • Gloomendoom
    Gloomendoom Posts: 16,551
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    Sorry no useful advice, but this thread reminded me of this video...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvtYswQxVCk
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