DriverGT5 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 I went to take our L322 2006 Range Rover on a beach trip a few weeks ago and found the steering column failed in the locked position. Since I'm not keen on spending $1000 on a used column that may break again, I tried all the tricks I found online. I drilled and oiled the column with no luck. I tried pulling fuse 18 and the module but the column was still locked. Even if I started it I couldn't drive it anywhere and I wasn't happy with having to pull a fuse or flip a switch and then wait 10 seconds every time I started this thing. So, I pulled to column and released the lock. I then figured out I could get 95% normal operation by running the ignition lock into one of the interior lights. Our beach trip was a success and this was essentially a free bypass. I can now start my truck every time with my steering column unplugged as soon as I get in the truck without waiting. All the tilt/button functions are 100% working. The only time you ever notice this has been done is if you turn it off and try to start it again without opening a door. You have to hit the dome light in order to start the truck but those lights come on and stay on everytime you open your door so most of the time you never notice. Hope this gives some of you additional repair options. Let me know if anyone has questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJTN Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Tried your system. My steering is not locked so I went directly to the bypass. The key was able to turn freely but the car would not start. Any idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Was that on an older L322? Before 2005 the immobiliser needs a signal from the steering module, so if you unplug it, it will never start. It should start (once) if you remove and then replace fuse 18. Filip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJTN Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Yes. It is a 2003. So I will get the key unlocked using driver GT5 system then remove and replace the fuse 18? Initially I tried to just remove the fuse 18 and nothing changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJTN Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Nothing work. Key is unlocked but engine won't start. Removed the fuse 18 with no success. Any idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msipos Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Would there be a way to do the wiring in the fuse box? Some way of wiring fuse 18 with say lighting fuse so get the effect of removing fuse 18 and replacing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivind Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Hi there. I have a 2008 and had both the key and the steering locked. I did the wiring trick and now it starts but the steering column is still locked. Any advice? eivind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 You can remove the steering lock actuator on the column and unlock it manually. If you open up the actuator (I recall I needed to drill out some rivets) you can gut it so it never locks again, but still sends the required feedback signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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