Expert: Sean Halliday - 6/14/2007

Question
I just recently bought a 1970 volkswagon beetle from my boss. the problem im having is the stearing wheel and ignition switch is lock and wont turn. They took there tractor forks and set it up on some railroad ties. i bought an ignition switch for it but havent installed it i dont know how and i dont really want to pay some one to do it for me is there a way to unlock the steering wheel before i put the ignition switch in and how do i put the switch in?

Answer
You must first remove the steering wheel.Take off the horn cover and you will see the nut which holds the wheel on the splines.Loosen this and remove the wheel.You will need to disconnect the battery negative to avoid short circuits.Remove any wires that are connected such as the horn and turn signals ....carefully remove the signal switch and you should be able to remove the lock.Installing your new lock is reverse procedure.Any problems let me know.Be sure to note where the steering wheel was located and mark it so it isnt crooked when you replace it.