Archived can't turn ignition

[Ramrod]

I can't believe this.





I just installed my front Northwest Mudflaps. I wanted to turn the truck around and have the backend in the garage. I turn the key but the coloum is locked. I can turn backwards and have power. But front to start is totally firm. I don't want to bend the key. I also tried the spare key. No dice. I even started this truck several times to move the tires so that I could drill holes and mount the flaps. the rear tires are barely in the garage. Could the way the wheels are on and off the curb so to speak have anything to do with it. I jacked up the front and no change.



what gives????

 

[Ramrod]

fixed i really yanked and turned the steering wheel. It let loose.

 

[Sticks]

Good, you got it. The additional torque on the tires on the ground with a little twist will hold the steering in the locked position. You got it figured out though.

 

[DOUGMartin]

I have had that happen a couple times. Like you said you just have to yank it good a couple times.