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How can I unlock a Toyota steering wheel?

I let my brother borrow my car over the weekend and when I got it back my steering wheel was locked. I’m not sure how it happened and I’ve never dealt with this before. How do you disable a steering wheel lock on a Toyota?

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Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A locked steering wheel can be incredibly irritating, but keep in mind it was designed with the best intentions (to prevent thieves from stealing your car). Luckily, you can unlock a
Toyota
steering wheel pretty easily by following these steps:
  1. Put your car in accessory mode by turning the key once in the ignition without starting the engine.
  2. Wiggle the steering wheel back and forth. Vary the pressure you apply as you do this until your steering wheel unlocks.
  3. If this is unsuccessful, slowly turn the key in the ignition and move the steering wheel back and forth slowly.
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