2002 Vauxhall Astra steering lock

2002 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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Steering problem
2002 Vauxhall Astra Two Wheel Drive Manual 80000 miles

my steering lock is stuck in the lock position and will not come off can you advise in any way how to get this released as i cannot use my car until i can get the lock off
Jun 24, 2009 at 11:51 PM
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DAVE H
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Try WD40 down the lock barrel and rocking the key back and forth ... this sometimes works ... if not you will have to have the old barrel drilled out and replaced i'm afraid !! hope this helps


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Jun 25, 2009 at 10:03 PM
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