Lost original fob, new fob came in. The steering wheel is locked with wheel turned preventing towing to dealer. How can I reset my new fob so I can drive the car.
You can't do this at home, the car must be programmed by a dealer or a locksmith who has the correct scanner and programming tool.
SOURCE: ignition switch locks up and cannot be driven
I have a 2006 Sonata. The ignition lock will not turn. I used all the keys and nothing happened. The wheel is straight. I have had 3-4 people turn the wheel of the vehicle. I called the dealership and they gave me a hard time. The tow truck came to my house before, the dealership said there is no problem. If I am going to find out the problem it would cost me $2,000 to find the problem. This is so awful. I talked to a cousin who's an engineer. He took a look at it and said this is a thief-prevention mechanism designed by Hyundai; however, when this things get old--it works against the owner. The worst is...it's not on the driving manual. No preventive information about this. I've also been stuck numerous time elsewhere just because the ignition lock would not turn. I am getting very tired of this vehicle.
Please help.
SOURCE: key wont turn in ignition
had the same problem with a 99 dodge van. tow truck driver put the key into the ignition and tapped it a couple of times while turning the key to freed it up and start the engine. works as long as you leave the key in the ignition so i use a second key to lock/unlock the van. hope this works for you. gary
SOURCE: The key wont turn in the ignition of my hyundai
hi from uk please try this ? with key removed try gently turning steerwheel to the right if you feel a slight spring in steering ? hold on the spring and insert key it should work and release lockand turn ign on ? if steering is springing on left ? try as above the same method not unusual for steer lock to prevent turning key as the steering even in straight position ? the necessity to gently release load on lock is req'd to allow key to turn/unlock the steering lock from the steering column practice doing the above each time you fit key to unlock steering and tuning ign on to start hope this helps
SOURCE: Unlocking the steering wheel
You'll need to have it diagnosed. Without actually looking at it myself, there are numerous possible causes and to take you through each one would take days.
SOURCE: 2001 Santa Fe Key fob Programming
change the batteries then start the car and close it and press the key it should work
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