ignition problem - Focaljet

**focusr2000** · 04-21-2001, 10:41 PM

has any 1 had a problem with there stering wheel locking upp and key not going in all the way any 1 have to get that fixed to be able to drive again

[This message has been edited by focusr2000 (edited 04-22-2001).]

**Titan_Zx3** · 04-22-2001, 02:34 PM

That has never happened to my focus, but it has happened to my mom's 89 taurus a couple of times. We took it to an auto tech and they said:all you had to do was turn the wheel over alittle bit while you are turning the ignition. That's really all that I can tell you, so hope it helps some.

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'01 ZX3 | Silver
2 12" Diamond Audio sub(not installed yet)
Powered by MTX amp

**danyulc** · 04-22-2001, 05:15 PM

It happened to me in my focus the first time I got in it after I bought it.

All you do is wiggle the wheel a little while your turning the key and then it will start with no problems. This has something to do with the wheel being turned to far in one direction when the car is stopped.

-danyulc

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2001 Twilight Blue Sedan
SE Sport/comfort
Stock/ until I get a second job.

**drake** · 04-22-2001, 10:01 PM

actually it is due to the steering wheel lock just wiggle the wheel and turn the key and all is ok.........

**focusr2000** · 04-22-2001, 10:41 PM

yea i tryed all thoes but didnt work well i talked to a repair guy who said it happens a lot and should be a recall

04-21-2001, 10:41 PM	#1
focusr2000 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO (CHULA VISTA) Posts: 436	ignition problem has any 1 had a problem with there stering wheel locking upp and key not going in all the way any 1 have to get that fixed to be able to drive again [This message has been edited by focusr2000 (edited 04-22-2001).]

04-22-2001, 02:34 PM	#2
Titan_Zx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Posts: 511	Re: ignition problem That has never happened to my focus, but it has happened to my mom's 89 taurus a couple of times. We took it to an auto tech and they said:all you had to do was turn the wheel over alittle bit while you are turning the ignition. That's really all that I can tell you, so hope it helps some. ------------------ '01 ZX3 \| Silver 2 12" Diamond Audio sub(not installed yet) Powered by MTX amp

04-22-2001, 05:15 PM	#3
danyulc Rookie Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Shugga Land Texas Posts: 26	Re: ignition problem It happened to me in my focus the first time I got in it after I bought it. All you do is wiggle the wheel a little while your turning the key and then it will start with no problems. This has something to do with the wheel being turned to far in one direction when the car is stopped. -danyulc ------------------ 2001 Twilight Blue Sedan SE Sport/comfort Stock/ until I get a second job.

04-22-2001, 10:01 PM	#4
drake TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 298	Re: ignition problem actually it is due to the steering wheel lock just wiggle the wheel and turn the key and all is ok.........

04-22-2001, 10:41 PM	#5
focusr2000 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO (CHULA VISTA) Posts: 436	Re: ignition problem yea i tryed all thoes but didnt work well i talked to a repair guy who said it happens a lot and should be a recall

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