STEERING LOCK DELETION (SERVICE TIP)

Applicable Models

Related Category/Subcategory/Symptoms

Steering / General Information / Serviceability
Steering / General Information / Others
Steering / General Information / Heavy Operation
Steering / General Information / Wrong Parts
Steering / General Information / Parts Missing
Body and Accessories / On-Board Diagnostics / Serviceability
Body and Accessories / On-Board Diagnostics / Others
Body and Accessories / On-Board Diagnostics / Improper Operation
Body and Accessories / Security and Locks / Serviceability
Body and Accessories / Security and Locks / Others
Body and Accessories / Security and Locks / Improper Operation
Body and Accessories / General Procedures / Serviceability
Body and Accessories / General Procedures / Others
Body and Accessories / General Procedures / Improper Operation
Body and Accessories / Electrical Systems / Serviceability
Body and Accessories / Electrical Systems / Others
Body and Accessories / Electrical Systems / Improper Operation

MTOL - 7423 Dealer Repair Information

Symptom and Conditions

On certain 2010-2011MY vehicles, the steering lock mechanism was deleted
as a cost reduction.  This can be verified by looking at the ignition  
cylinder ring bezel.  For vehicles without the steering lock, the bezel
will indicate "OFF" instead of "LOCK".

Repair Procedure

If a vehicle does not have the steering lock mechanism, please proceed with warranty
diagnosis and repairs accordingly.  Please do not perform unnecessary repairs.
                                                                       
For parts related issues, refer to the EPC for applicable part numbers 
and production dates.