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need RX7 · 08-07-2010, 04:46 PM

I was picking over an FC at the junkyard yesterday, and decided I wanted to take the steering wheel. Unfortunately, the wheel is locked in a horrible position, making it impossible to access the screws that hold on the center piece, therefore blocking access to the mounting nut. I could ask them if they have the key, but I doubt they'll have it (super redneck, unorganized place

). Anything I can do? Is it possible to jerk it around enough to break it? What locks the column, anyway?

08-07-2010, 04:46 PM	#1
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 485 Rep Power: 18	Any way to unlock the steering column without a key? I was picking over an FC at the junkyard yesterday, and decided I wanted to take the steering wheel. Unfortunately, the wheel is locked in a horrible position, making it impossible to access the screws that hold on the center piece, therefore blocking access to the mounting nut. I could ask them if they have the key, but I doubt they'll have it (super redneck, unorganized place ). Anything I can do? Is it possible to jerk it around enough to break it? What locks the column, anyway? __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress. Last edited by need RX7; 08-07-2010 at 04:52 PM.