Steering lock service?

meddyliol · Aug 31st, 2014, 10:22

I had a strange experience in one of the eating establishments on the M4 yesterday. I got back in the car, put the key in and tried to start the engine. I got a message 'steering lock service required' and the engine wouldn't start, no starter motor, nothing. I was on my way to the Houses of Parliament for a tour so was a little concerned. I fiddled about, turning the key repeatedly (and aimlessly). I then took the key out, looked at it and put it back in. Guess what? It started and the message disappeared. Anyone else had that sort of problem? I was on the verge of panic until it started. I assume it was a key problem?

Cheers

Brian

Clan · Aug 31st, 2014, 10:44

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Originally Posted by meddyliol

I had a strange experience in one of the eating establishments on the M4 yesterday. I got back in the car, put the key in and tried to start the engine. I got a message 'steering lock service required' and the engine wouldn't start, no starter motor, nothing. I was on my way to the Houses of Parliament for a tour so was a little concerned. I fiddled about, turning the key repeatedly (and aimlessly). I then took the key out, looked at it and put it back in. Guess what? It started and the message disappeared. Anyone else had that sort of problem? I was on the verge of panic until it started. I assume it was a key problem?

Cheers

Brian

your car was trying to tell you something , neglect it at your peril , you will be left stranded ! Best get it in to get the fault codes read to decide if you need a new ignition switch or electric steering lock , Both can fail .

meddyliol · Aug 31st, 2014, 11:09

Thanks Clan, I will get it in ASAP.

Cheers

Brian

Powerforge · Aug 31st, 2014, 11:18

Sounds like one of those wonderful modern additions like the Mercedes E class I drove that told me it was entering "simulated brake failure" - and then actually MADE the brakes dangerous to drive !

Turns out a pad level warning wire had snapped on the front..

Probably best to get it plugged in and see what's going on

Aug 31st, 2014, 10:22	#1
meddyliol Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 08:18 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ulverston, Cumbria	Steering lock service? I had a strange experience in one of the eating establishments on the M4 yesterday. I got back in the car, put the key in and tried to start the engine. I got a message 'steering lock service required' and the engine wouldn't start, no starter motor, nothing. I was on my way to the Houses of Parliament for a tour so was a little concerned. I fiddled about, turning the key repeatedly (and aimlessly). I then took the key out, looked at it and put it back in. Guess what? It started and the message disappeared. Anyone else had that sort of problem? I was on the verge of panic until it started. I assume it was a key problem? Cheers Brian __________________ Black 2008 (58) V50 2.0D SE Lux Powershift

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meddyliol Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 08:18 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ulverston, Cumbria	Thanks Clan, I will get it in ASAP. Cheers Brian __________________ Black 2008 (58) V50 2.0D SE Lux Powershift

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Powerforge Senior Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2015 19:55 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Rye	Sounds like one of those wonderful modern additions like the Mercedes E class I drove that told me it was entering "simulated brake failure" - and then actually MADE the brakes dangerous to drive ! Turns out a pad level warning wire had snapped on the front.. Probably best to get it plugged in and see what's going on __________________ ========================================== "Olaf" - 1999 V40 T4 in Pearl Black - Standard at the mo ==========================================

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