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  1. Steering wheel won't lock 
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    Hi All,

    Sorry if this has been covered before, but I have issue with steering wheel not locking when car is switch off and parked, car still starts and drives as normal. When I put the key in ignition it doesn't make noise when the key goes in anymore not sure what the issue is, any suggestions would help please.
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    Hi all,

    Anyone able to i'm
     
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    the steering lock is on its way out - there is a few posts on here about it - one about a road side repair.
    Mine does it once and a while - you pull the key out and the lock does not activate, i shove the key in and out a few times to get it to go.
    to me there seems to be a door the key opens, and it has got weak, not closing on removal.
    must be a micro switch or something fitted to that. maybe a spray with an aerosol duster - or, i havent been brave enough yet, a small squirt of d-40? i mean small dont want to soak or get it where it will do more damage...
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    Thanks, i'll try some electrical contact cleaner to see if that work, if not i'll get someone to fix it, have seen someone on ebay who can do this.
     
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    It helps if you add the details of your car ie year/ engine type/ gearbox type.

    Your problem could be one of 6 things.

    1. The E415 (ignition switch) has a broken cam.
    2. The E415 has a broken Micro switch.
    3. The J518 (Entry and start authorisation control unit- on the steering column) has broken relay or microswitch. Kits can be bought on Ebay if your handy with a soldering.
    4. The wiring between the E415 module to the J518 module is damaged.
    5. The solenoid in the J518 module has failed. This would the easiest fix if you could get a working solenoid (not the hardest this to source).
    6. Either modules have a damaged PCB.

    Electrical Cleaner will not solve your issue. Be wary of spraying on PCB's and not drying it correctly could be an expensive mistake.
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    Hi, My car is a 2006 A6 2.0 tdi s line bre engine 6 speed manual, can any of these faults be picked up on a OBD/VCDS scanner?
    thanks for the reply..
     
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    A VCDS scan should throw up a fault.

    It may only show an implausable signal fault.

    There are codes for when the car stops the starting function.

    google it.
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    Why the dislike?
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    Sorry mate i pressed the dislike button error, really appreciate the advise.
     
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