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How to fix tilt steering wheel that won't lock into position?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by oldbones1213, Feb 15, 2021.

  1. Feb 15, 2021 at 2:04 PM
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    oldbones1213

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    oldbones1213 [OP] New Member

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    99 4 runner limited, all of a sudden the tilt steering wheel will not lock into place. Outside temps were below 0 last night, probably has no bearing on the issue, but thought I would mention it.

    Has anyone had to deal with this issue?
     
    oldbones1213, Feb 15, 2021
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  2. Feb 15, 2021 at 4:17 PM
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    Moon Landing

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    Moon Landing AFFTC 1967/68 Eddies Air Patch

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    Scroll down and the author(Adrian) will guide you through what needs to be checked.

    *Note: that while working you should have the *negative battery cable removed*. You do not want to trigger the air bag or damage the electronics. With the negative cable removed you will not have a problem.

    https://www.fixya.com/cars/t22431554-tilt_steering_lock_into_position
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    Moon Landing, Feb 15, 2021
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  3. Feb 16, 2021 at 1:38 PM
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    oldbones1213

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    Thanks for the advice, much appreciated, can't wait to look at when are temps get back up to something that is livable.
     
    oldbones1213, Feb 16, 2021
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  4. Feb 17, 2021 at 10:39 AM
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    extreme cold weather temps, can sometimes bring out gremlins in many of our older 4runners...
     
    mousemeat, Feb 17, 2021
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