Toyota Camry: can't turn ignition

I have experienced this many times as well. I just don't lock the steering
wheel and this is a non issue. I recall a few years ago when I had to help
a women to get her Taurus to start (I drove the same year) because the wheel
was locked.


"Michael Ott" <oregonstate.edu> wrote in message
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Car Guy wrote:
 

okay, thanks for the explanation (and the clarification via email),
but to go one level deeper (purely for interests sake):

Is this a feature (i.e. designed) or merely a by-product?
What happens in the car to actually prevent the key from turning?

michael

I believe this is designed to lock the steering mechanism when the ignition
is turned off. I think what happens is that there is a lock on the ignition
system and by turning the wheel you release the lock. This may be a very
simplistic and/or inaccurate explanation. Perhaps others here could add
something to this.
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