My LS 430 (2005) will not start. When I put the key in, It will not let me twist the key to turn on the engine. A red warning sign says "S/T locked" whats that? and how do I unlock it?
I need answers fast please.
2007-11-11 04:23:40 · 16 answers · asked by Jack in the house 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
turn the wheel to let the locking mechanism loose then you should be able to turn the key
2007-11-11 04:26:38 · answer #1 · answered by WHE3LMAN 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jiggle the steering wheel a little and at the same time try to start the car. If the wheel is in the locked position, sometimes you can't start the car. Make sure the car is in Park or Neutral on the shifter.
2007-11-11 12:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by FILE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be as everyone say, I not sure.
Some keys have a Chip in them to communicate the driver to the car.
Example; My mother's car has 2 keys. Which ever is inserted the car will display "Driver #1 or Driver #2" and remembers the seat and mirror settings for each, stuff like that.
If, the key chip becomes damaged (I have seen this before) you may have to go to the dealer to reprogram the key or get a new one. They not cheap.
2007-11-11 12:35:24 · answer #3 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what that means, but I would consult the owner's manual. Also, try to jiggle the steering wheel a little bit and see if that gets the key to turn.
2007-11-11 12:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by Candice F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try disconnecting the battery and touching the negative and positive cable together. make sure they are both disconnected. wait 30 seconds and reconnect. turn the wheel a little bit when turning key. if this does not work i would say you have a problem in the column reading the chip on your key
2007-11-11 12:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by mike L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that means that your steering column is locked. Just wiggle the steering wheel back and forth as u try to turn the key. If that doesn't work let me know.
2007-11-11 12:29:10 · answer #6 · answered by Joshua R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! That means steering is locked! If your in a left hand drive car - just turn the steering wheel to the right a bit, it should turn a couple centimetres. Then you will be able to turn the key =]
It happens to all cars.
2007-11-11 12:28:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check if steering wheel is in locked position-- turn steering wheel back and forth to unlock it.
or the ign switch where the key goes in is broken, which will have to be replaced.
2007-11-11 12:27:30 · answer #8 · answered by Becky L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried turning the stearing wheel? Sometimes it locks up, just turn the wheel to unlock it and you should be able to turn the key
2007-11-11 12:27:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
rock steering wheel first and if that don't do it, find security fuse and take it out could be a glich in the system. Good Luck!
2007-11-11 12:27:32 · answer #10 · answered by James B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋