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rickish, 6 Cylinder, Sacramento, CA, March 11, 2010, 10:33

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What causes my car not to start unless the steering wheel is turned to left, then it will start. What repairs are needed to fix this problem. Thanks.

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  dandd March 11, 2010, 19:56
  

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  It sounds like you have an electrical problem in the steering column, which needs diagnosis. there is most likely a frayed or loose wire.
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  Visitor, March 20, 2010, 19:22

  I don't have an answer but my car is doing this and I just want to say how amazed I was to google, "car won't start unless steering wheel is turned left" and get several hits.
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