It’s all happened to us. We’re gathering our keys, wallets, purses, water bottles and sprinting out of our homes to quickly make it to our destinations. You get that feeling of relief as you check your estimated time of arrival, and you feel thankful that you will make it to your destination on time. Then, ironically, you turn on your car, and the key or steering wheel won’t budge. Unfortunately, it won’t turn, and you can feel your cortisol levels rising. Life has a funny way of testing our patience. 

This situation might seem like your Orlando Toyota car has broken down, but not all hope has been lost. However, what is happening is that your Orlando Toyota’s steering wheel has been locked. So, if you ever turn on your car and the key or steering wheel won’t move, our experts got you with car tips that will save you worry and a call to AAA. 

Why does this happen? 

This feature of your Orlando Toyota is there as a precaution if you’re parked on an incline. This safety feature will save your car from rolling down a hill if your brakes fail. It also helps to keep thieves from stealing your car! It can happen if you turn your steering wheel too far to one side after you take your keys out of your Orlando Toyota. 

How to fix your locked steering wheel

Follow these steps, and your Orlando Toyota will be good to get going to your destination!

Step 1. Put your key into the ignition.

Gently put your key into the car. Start wiggling the steering wheel back and forth to see which direction the steering wheel will turn. Try turning it with a lot of force, I promise it won’t break your wheel! 

Step 2. Turn your steering wheel to a direction with one hand. 

After that, go ahead and steer your wheel in the direction your wheel would go. So, if it moves slightly to the right, put your hand on the left side of the steering wheel and push it towards the right side with one hand. 

Step 3. Then, put the key into the ignition with the other hand.

As you are doing that, go ahead and put the key in with your other hand. 

Step 4. It should unlock! 

If you follow these steps, it should unlock your steering wheel, and you’ll be able to start driving to your destination. If it doesn’t work, try it a few times if needed. Remember, turn your wheel with a lot of force! After that, your Orlando Toyota should be ok. 

And there you have it! Our experts are always here to help you in any car scenario. 

Still, having issues with your car?

Call us if you have any questions at (407) 298-4500. We’re here for you! We are located just off the I-4 near the Millenia Mall. Also, you can follow us on socials for more car tips @Toyotaoforlando. 

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