locked steering column
- Thread starter DanQ
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I got it unlocked! I found a video on youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7D3mxFwp4M) using an air hammer with the air pressure reduced to vibrate the lock cylinder / key.
First, I removed the steering wheel housing by removing 3 torx screws.
I took a bungie cord to put tension down on the left spoke (counterclockwise).
Then i positioned the face of the impact hammer (I have a tool for pounding rivits, not the chisel) against the key hole face.
Finally, with the key in and the hammer tapping I was able to get the key to turn!
I've got a new focus lock cylinder on order that I may replace after I rekey. I'll let you know if the strattec 707592 cylinder fits or not.
No damage and no drilling! I'm happy but won't be parking with the wheel turned again
First, I removed the steering wheel housing by removing 3 torx screws.
I took a bungie cord to put tension down on the left spoke (counterclockwise).
Then i positioned the face of the impact hammer (I have a tool for pounding rivits, not the chisel) against the key hole face.
Finally, with the key in and the hammer tapping I was able to get the key to turn!
I've got a new focus lock cylinder on order that I may replace after I rekey. I'll let you know if the strattec 707592 cylinder fits or not.
No damage and no drilling! I'm happy but won't be parking with the wheel turned again
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GTJack
GT Owner
Sounds creative or slightly crazy but happy for you it worked. Posting the video link may help if your gremlin bites another.
w.a.nelson
GT Owner
Wow! Who would'a thunk?
Glad you got it unlocked.
Thanks for sharing the solution, and hope the problem doesn't befall anyone else.
Glad you got it unlocked.
Thanks for sharing the solution, and hope the problem doesn't befall anyone else.
I keyed the strattec 707592 kit and it seems like a replacement, but it wasn't as smooth as the original so I didn't replace it.
IF I have the problem again I'll swap it out.
IF I have the problem again I'll swap it out.
I was thinking that a Focus has a start position and GT doesn't, that may make the two different .
Kingman
GT Owner
Kayvan
GT Owner
- Jul 13, 2006
- 4,782
Gotta love the GT
There is a common-sense, mechanical solution to everything!
If this was F, Lambo, R8, Mc, 911...it would surely involve some chip, fob, re-flash, dealer port module, etc at $1000+
Time to buy another GT....with ownshirp costs saving of not owning other finicky exotics!
There is a common-sense, mechanical solution to everything!
If this was F, Lambo, R8, Mc, 911...it would surely involve some chip, fob, re-flash, dealer port module, etc at $1000+
Time to buy another GT....with ownshirp costs saving of not owning other finicky exotics!