Release Of Electrical Steering Lock
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Insert ignition key into ignition switch and attempt to unlock steering wheel. Ensure ignition key turns to the right and unlocks steering wheel. If steering wheel does not unlock, perform TEST 14 and TEST 15 under SYSTEM TESTS .