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What shall I do - my steering wheel is locked and the key which I placed in the ignition won't turn?

Submitted: 322 days and 12 hours ago.
Category: Nissan
Value: $15
Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION
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2001 Nissan Sentra

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tried to turn it on - wont' start - and the steering wheel won't move - the key in the ignition won't turn and I've tried to put my foot on brake and move the gear from park to drive

Posted by Jay 322 days and 12 hours ago.

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Hello and thank you for using JustAnswer.com

If you grab the steering wheel and wiggle it back and forth it, while trying to turn the key it should release the ignition for you so you can turn the key. You much move the steering wheel, even though it is locked at least a little bit to release the ignition so you can turn the key.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks Jay!

322 days and 12 hours ago.

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we tried that Jay and it is not working - any other sugggestions

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If you are unable to turn the wheel to free up the ignition, if the car is on level ground see if you can jack up the front end of the car to take pressure off the steering lock, and then see if you can release the steering and turn the key.

Thanks Jay!

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Answered: 1/4/2009

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19 yrs experience with Nissan. Nissan Trained & Certified. Currently still working for Nissan Dealer

322 days and 12 hours ago.

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Thanks Jay - we're in Connecticut and right now it's kinda of cold so we won't try what you suggest until tomorrow afternoon.

We appreciate your help.

Posted by Jay 322 days and 12 hours ago.

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Yeah the weather is crazy these days, one day 50's next 20's. Let me know how you make out.

Thanks Jay!

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