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Steering wheel lock symbol on dash

Is it safe to drive with this light on as only had it reset 2 month ago at a main dealer

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Here's a video on fixing this steering lock warning for mini and BMW

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Hi , the steering lock light is to notify you that there is a fault with the steering lock , if this has been an ongoing fault just resetting it lock will not help , it may require the control unit to be re-programed or the complete steering column will require replacing , regards Mark

  • Jon Lamb Nov 20, 2018

    Here is a guide to repairing the steering lock by stripping it downhttps://youtu.be/ymu1Y6OOULE

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