How do I unlock my steering wheel on a 1999 ford contour?

Probably can't be done if it is late enough to be fitted with a security system. In that case the key will have a coded transponder which the system will recognise and send a signal the the engine management to switch it on.

You either need a correctly coded key or remove the engine ECU and have it decoded.

No, sorry, the instrument cluster from 98 was different than the 96 model. 95-97 were similar. You will probably have better luck with the steering wheel, but be careful, it has to have the same options, ie: tilt or no tilt, cruise control, etc.

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you probably have a bad multi-function switch (under the steering wheel)

Yea, that's a good one. The trick is finding the button that lowers the fuse panel so you can get to it. It is located under the steering wheel to the left. The cigarette lighter is fuse number 27 or there is a diagram sticker on the fuse box.

If you can see under the instrument panel, find the fuse box, find the button on the side nearest the brake pedal. Push the button straight up and the fuse panel will magically lower into view. There may be a wire loom (bunch of wires) covering the button.

Usually you just need to unbolt it from under dash and let it lay on the driver's seat. If the steering wheel gets in your way of removing the dash, take it off.

You need to turn the wheel a bit harder in whatever direction the wheels are turned as you turn the ignition

Look for a small section in the dash that will pop off,it will be around your knees when sitting in the drivers seat.Look close it blends in whit your dash.

It is normally caused by the power steering fluid being low. Check the power steering fluid level and top it off as needed.

Yes they should light up at night, the source of the problem is either the tiny miniature bulbs are burned out or the Rotating contact ribbon (known as the Clock Spring) under the steering wheel is defective and the lights are not getting any power.

if that car is equipped with tilt steering there will be a lever on the same side as the turn signal indicator on the steering column.

Robert

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