Q: steering lock malfunction
steering lock malfunction cant clear the fault
My car has 79000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
Hello there, many issues will cause your 2004 Saab Turbo to have a steering lock malfunction with a fault code that will not clear. Without knowing what the fault code is I can only offer general advice. When the code is unable to be cleared this is called a hard code, they either will not clear or come back immediately, this indicates the fault is still present. The most common cause of these issues is the ignition switch assembly. A qualified Technician such as one from YourMechanic will be able to diagnose your steering lock malfunction and make any repairs required.
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