Crashed Prius C - How to Release Steering Lock?

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  1. Phildo

    Phildo Active Member

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    I've recently bought a crash-damaged Prius C but the steering is locked. The airbags have deployed.

    What does it take to release the steering?

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    #1 Phildo, Jun 1, 2021
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    I don't really know about the Prius c, but there is apparently no physical steering wheel lock on Gen 3 and possibly other Prius models.

    Curiously, why would the steering wheel need to be locked in a crash?
     
    #2 Georgina Rudkus, Jun 1, 2021
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    I believe the One and Two trim have a simple mechanical interlock on the ignition- turn the key or remove the lock cylinder.

    Three and Four will have the electromechanical lock system for electronic keys. I don't know the procedure for those.
     
    #3 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Jun 1, 2021
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    Did you managed to remove the lock?
     
    #4 Sonic_TH, Mar 29, 2022
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    Pull hard right and power on
     
    #5 tankyuong, Mar 29, 2022
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    Did you get the steering lock released? I believe push power button and pull hard on the steering wheel both ways to release it.
     
    #6 Morpheous, Mar 31, 2022
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