Thank you John.
I kinda tried that. It's parked slightly uphill, back end up. The steering
wheel was originally not locked till I started doing exactly what you
mentioned. After I started wiggling the steering wheel and turning the key
the steering locked. Unfortunately, a neighbor is parked too close to just
let it roll to get it to semi level (as if that would help). I've tried both
of my ignition keys. I feel like such a goof!!!! LMFAO!!!
Matthew A. Smith
-----Original Message-----
From: John F Sandhoff [mailto:sandhoff@csus.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 9:01 PM
To: Matthew Smith
Cc: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Ignition issues
> Can anyone tell me how to defeat the ignition lock/steering wheel lock on
my
> 70 2000? I parked it, turned it off, now I can't get the key to turn. I
just
> don't know. DAMN good thing it's at home!
It may be simply that the force of turned wheels are jamming
the locking pin (for instance, if you parked uphill with the wheels
turned and then let the car roll back a bit after locking the key).
While trying to turn the key (not forcing it, just turning it), turn the
steering wheel first one way against the lock, and then the other.
-- John
John F Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
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