For the second time in two months my 2008 V8 T2 has immobilized itself due to a steering lock fault, apparently requiring a new electronic steering lock.
Symptoms occur after parking on a flat surface, electronically locking the vehicle and returning within 20 minutes. Steering is locked and in the second occurrence the steering was definitely turned to the right as I turned off the vehicle, exited and locked.
In both cases the car unlocks electronically and all electrical systems are operational but the steering is locked and the gear shift will not release.
Moving the steering slightly, to free it (as you do when releasing steering lock) as I turn the key in the ignition does nothing.
The display still shows mileage, etc but does not respond to the key turn. Note: The key is recognised. If I try and start the car without the key, by pressing the start button, the display reports missing key.
I have not tried disconnecting the battery positive terminal.
I have tried replacing the ignition key battery - no change.
This is a significant issue because you never know when it is going to strike and when it does strike you are completely immobilized in the middle of nowhere.
Anyway, thoughts and ideas appreciated?
Thx
Symptoms occur after parking on a flat surface, electronically locking the vehicle and returning within 20 minutes. Steering is locked and in the second occurrence the steering was definitely turned to the right as I turned off the vehicle, exited and locked.
In both cases the car unlocks electronically and all electrical systems are operational but the steering is locked and the gear shift will not release.
Moving the steering slightly, to free it (as you do when releasing steering lock) as I turn the key in the ignition does nothing.
The display still shows mileage, etc but does not respond to the key turn. Note: The key is recognised. If I try and start the car without the key, by pressing the start button, the display reports missing key.
I have not tried disconnecting the battery positive terminal.
I have tried replacing the ignition key battery - no change.
This is a significant issue because you never know when it is going to strike and when it does strike you are completely immobilized in the middle of nowhere.
Anyway, thoughts and ideas appreciated?
Thx