2011 JCW Steering wheel won't unlock/Engine won't start
 

Hi guys,

first of all, Congratulations on the great Forum, very informative.

I wonder if any of you could help me with my problem.

I have a 2011 JCW with 10K miles.

Today tried to start it and nothing. I insert the key, lights come on, push clutch pedal, push on/off button and then nothing happens.

I've got the yellow "Steering wheel locked" sign on the dash and on the center screen it says that I have to move the steering wheel in order to unlock it and make the engine start.

I've tried moving the steering wheel in all different directions, but it won't move or unlock.

Tried disconnecting the battery for several hours and that did not work also.

I parked the car with the wheels in the straight position.

i don't know what else I can do. THe car is parked in my apartment garage so i can't even tow it to the dealer because there is not enough height to the tow truck come inside and get my car.

Thanks very much guys, appreciate all the help you can give me.

Greetings from Brazil.

I also tried using the spare key, but same thing.

I didn't think 2011s had steering locks. I thought they got rid of that in 2008.

Maybe for some Vin numbers, but mine does have and is a PITA :)

Update...

Today tried once again.

Had a friend pulling the steering wheel from outside the car and me pushing it left from inside, suddenly heard a noise and it unlocked!! :)

Of course I will have this checked out because it obviously shouldn't require two people to unlock a steering wheel.

Thanks guy.

Are you in the US? Because my 2011 doesn't have a steering wheel lock.

gary

No Gary, the OP is in Brazil.