Steering column lock

Tiny
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How do you break the steering column lock? I no longer have an ignition! Don’t worry not steeling the car my key got stolen and I need to move the car ASAP.
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 AT 6:31 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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You cannot break that cars lock without breaking the steering shaft as the lock is a solid piece of steel that locks into a slot in the shaft itself. If the car is something that you want to be able to run later, call a locksmith who can come out and make you a key in a few minutes. You will need to show proof that you own the car but that would allow you to still drive it. The other option would be to tow it with a flatbed or similar.
Now you might be able to go under the hood and disconnect the steering rack from the steering shaft, however you would have no steering at all then.
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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 AT 6:59 AM
Tiny
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Good morning,

Just to add what Steve has posted, remove the steering wheel and you could use a pair of vice grips on the shaft to turn the wheel.

Roy
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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 AT 7:05 AM

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