# NEED HELP!!!! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 17, 2009, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494 "2009-01-17T14:54:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![turbominime4door](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@turbominime4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbominime4door)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494/1 "2009-01-17T14:54:20Z")
My wifes 95 vw golfs steering wheel locked and now the thing wont start because ya cant get the key to turn at all.Any help would be appreciated ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494/2 "2009-01-17T14:56:11Z")
See if there is a release button under the column. Usually it’s a small hole, and you have to stick a pen or a thin screwdriver up in there. I know GM’s have them, not sure on VW’s ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494/3 "2009-01-17T15:02:13Z")
you can’t just move it back and forth while turning the key? ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494/4 "2009-01-17T15:08:35Z")
> [@DarkkstaR](#): > > you can’t just move it back and forth while turning the key? ^ ---
**Author:** ![turbominime4door](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@turbominime4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbominime4door)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494/5 "2009-01-17T15:12:27Z")
nope tried and doesnt work ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494/6 "2009-01-17T16:02:27Z")
Turn the wheel harder ---
**Author:** ![turbominime4door](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@turbominime4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbominime4door)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494/7 "2009-01-17T16:09:05Z")
i dont want to break the locking mecanizime in the wheel. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494/8 "2009-01-17T16:10:34Z")
stop being a pussy you have to turn the key, while ur turning the key u have to keep turning the steering wheel (left) with manly force ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494/9 "2009-01-17T16:10:48Z")
no the steering wheel. crank it all the way left as hard as you can and try the key. if that doesn’t work, try the opposite direction. ---
**Author:** ![turbominime4door](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@turbominime4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbominime4door)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494/10 "2009-01-17T16:18:12Z")
the wheel is locked and i have about 2inches of play if that.I will try in the morning more it is cold out ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494/11 "2009-01-17T16:21:10Z")
> [@turbominime4door](#): > > the wheel is locked and i have about 2inches of play if that.I will try in the morning more it is cold out i know. But what’s happening is you are parked on snow or up against a curb or something that is jamming the tires over, which in turn jams the steeringwheel into the steering wheel lock, which in turn makes it difficult for the key to pull the lock mechanism down. If that’s not the case, then your ignition lock cylinder is broken or frozen. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494/12 "2009-01-17T16:27:01Z")
> [@newman](#): > > But what’s happening is you are parked on snow or up against a curb or something that is jamming the tires over, which in turn jams the steeringwheel into the steering wheel lock, which in turn makes it difficult for the key to pull the lock mechanism down Agreed, it’s up against the lock and jammed. Should be able to get it back enough to unlock the wheel, keep trying! ---
**Author:** ![turbominime4door](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@turbominime4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbominime4door)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494/13 "2009-01-17T16:37:36Z")
its not up against snow or anything.If it is frozen ya guys got any suggestions ---
**Author:** ![turbominime4door](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@turbominime4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbominime4door)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2009, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help/61494/14 "2009-01-17T16:46:55Z")
thanks for the help guys there was a piece of ice?salt jammed in between the rim and spring