"Steering wheel locked, try again"

KH · Post by KH » 03 Oct 2008, 21:19

HI,

I own a 2005 S40 T5 with 60000KM, and couldnt start the car earlier today...The message said that the steering wheel is locked...wich wasnt the case...It happened before, but just had to play with the steering wheel a little (still unacceptable for that price), but today, it just wouldnt start...

I tried everything...And had to put it on a flatbed....
I called a Volvo dealer mechanic, and told me that there is nothing to do??

This is really ridiculous...

Does anyone had that problem too?

Thanks

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 03 Oct 2008, 22:45

The dealer's mechanic is full of crap...go to the dealer to complain LOUDLY....still under warranty, right? They need to change out whatever module you have in your steering as it's giving your computer false information and leaving you stranded....what a crock.

drsugg · Post by **drsugg** » 03 Oct 2008, 22:52

My question is , did the engine crank over and not start,or the engine would not crank over?

KH · Post by KH » 04 Oct 2008, 08:18

Hi,

Unfortenately, the warranty expired 2 months ago...

So lets hope that module not gonna cost too much...

Yes, the dealer is pathetic, not the first time I had to argue with them..but theres not many Volvo dealers in Montreal...

As for the engine, nope, it doesnt crank...nothings happens...I just hear a little "tic tic tic", like some sort of an electronic device...

Do you think that by unplugging the battery and replugging it, it would reset the computer?

Thanks

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 04 Oct 2008, 08:29

tic tic is typical of a low battery....even if it seems to have 12V, it should really be closer to 14 when cranking. You might go to an auto parts store and have them test it under load- this could be something simpler than you realize. Strange things happen (all kinds of electrical issues) to these cars when the battery is low.

KH · Post by KH » 04 Oct 2008, 08:35

Well, when the towing came, he tested the battery, and it is fine...

drsugg · Post by **drsugg** » 04 Oct 2008, 08:57

If it not the battery it may be something I ran into a couple of years ago. Customer towed in a 01 or 02 S40 in that would not crank. Dash lamps came on, steering wheel would unlock, but key would not turn to crank. After replacing ignition switch,no fix,and lock cyl,no fix, I found a small lever between the switch and lock cyl, coated in a heavy grease. When I touched it it popped up and then the car worked like a charm. May be related. Lock cyl was very easy to remove.Grease should be cleaned off and lighter lube applied.The lever was part of steering lock and was stuck,even though the steering would lock and unlock. Maybe?

KH · Post by KH » 04 Oct 2008, 10:00

I just unpluged and repluged the battery, and nada...It didnt had an effect on the computer (I dont know much about mechanics...)

The key is turning as if engine the would start...but just doesnt start....

I just hope the dealer will find the problem quickly, and not just reset the computer, since it could/will happen later...

Of, course, Murphy's law made it happened a week-end, so I'l have to wait next monday to bring the car to (another) dealer...and rent a race-bred- finely-tuned Toyota Yaris for the week-end...yeah....

Thanks a lot for your help!

KH · Post by KH » 06 Oct 2008, 18:34

The dealer's mechanic is full of crap...go to the dealer to complain LOUDLY....still under warranty, right? They need to change out whatever module you have in your steering as it's giving your computer false information and leaving you stranded....what a crock.

You were right, I brought it to another dealer, and they called me back 30 minutes later to explained me problem.

The error code was CEM-6C52, and had to change the steering lock module, the shear screw and do a SCL reload. It took them 2 hours, and the car is starting fine now...or as it should...

$500...there goes the PS3 I was going to buy next week...

Thanks again

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