Ive had a rubbing noise coming from my car since i got it, I had some spare time today fixed a couple of bits n peices then went on to the steering wheel, Igot the weel off and was putting it back on after finding out what the problem was. The steering has locked and theres a pin dropped down that wont let the steering wheel back into place. I need help on how the get the lock free so i can slip the wheel back on.

Cheers

 

turn the key so the lock falls back again

 

they key turns a little then stops. tried wiggling he steering colum like you do with the wheel and couldnt get it back up

 

It should work - with the key out, the steering column should be locked into place - does the little latch move at all when you're able to turn the key?

 

turn the wheel and the key at the same time, if the pin drops into the way then it will be catching ont he wheel so it won't release

alternativly, you will have to remove the whole lock assembly and get it apart on a bench, easy enough once it's out and not too big a pain in the butt