Thread: Steering locked msg slows me down

Graeme,
You havent bumped or dislodged a plug from under the steering wheel anywhere have you?
I know you have a fair bit of kit fitted, so was just a quick thought.

Cheers.

No I don't think that's the cause.

I far too often these days get the standard steering column locked message that requires a power-off then another start to get it to fire-up. However I sometimes delay pressing the brake pedal for just half a moment after pressing the start button and that seems to start the engine but suspect that procedure causes the message to persist. The engine starts so off I go, only to spot the steering locked message once moving. I've since discovered that the failure to start might be caused by attempting to start too soon after getting into the vehicle, as though the key hasn't properly registered. I'm still working at confirming the circumstances but it does seem to be somewhat tempremental.

I have noticed if I get in and try to start too quickly I get the smart key not found, have to get out and back in,then OK,
Cheers Ken