1999 Pontiac Grand Am steering wheel lock

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
121,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MILT_BROWN
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Car starts and engine runs fine, steering wheel remains locked.
revving engine seems to release lock(probably coincidence).
How do I fix?
Mar 30, 2010 at 6:04 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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You will probably have to change or repair the key cylinder lock.
Mar 31, 2010 at 8:05 AM
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MILT_BROWN
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Key cylinder is in dash, not connected to steering column.
These models do not have a steering lock.
I've been told the power steering pump is going out.
Mar 31, 2010 at 10:54 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Even if power steering pump was bad, you should be able to turn (with great effort).

So the steering wheel does not lock when key is removed?
Apr 1, 2010 at 9:19 AM