2013 sentra battery dead. Accesories are all off. Stearing wheel not locked. What the heck? Thanks

The battery is no good ! replace it .

Go to a Dealer & ask them
Read your Owners Manual

Try turning the key at the same time as turning the stearing wheel, you should only need to move it a lttle. I am not sure which direction you will need to turn the wheel so you must try both in turn. I think this is caused by the steering lock. I hope this helps.

Have you tried turning the steering wheel hard to the left or right when turning the key to make sure that the wheels werent turned when you shut it off and caused the power steering to jam against the steer lock mechanism. This will happen and the key will not turn.

If it won't turn at all it may be a stearing lock issue, If you have a spare key try it. If the stearing lock is on give the stearing wheel a wiggle back and forth as you turn the key.

hey try turning steering wheel all way one way or wiggle the steering wheeel

before you do that , if it is an automatic , check your neutral start switch. to answer your question , no you do not have to pull the steering wheel . You will have to pull the upper and lower steering column covers behind the steering wheel to access to the ignition switch assembly.

remove the reservoir cap jack up the front of the truck turn key to unlock the stearing wheel then turn the wheel lock to lock for aprox 10 to 15 min ad fluid as needed