strearing wheel is locked

87,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BONNIEFLINN
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I have a dodge carevan 2003 the steering wheel is locked, I have tried to push in the brake and turn the wheel it wont move.
Feb 23, 2011 at 12:23 PM
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JCNINJA636
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Is the key in the ignition and in the on position?
Feb 23, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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FIXITMR
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yes, turning the ignition should unlock wheel. sometimes ignition is hard to turn because wheel is jammed by tension in steering. move wheel back and forth as you try to turn key.
May 12, 2011 at 9:16 AM
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