steering wheel lock
 

trouble with steering lock
no key turn
no unlock steering whee
have replaced ignition switch
What activates the steering wheel unlock bolt? electrical/mechanical
any one willing to answer questions over the phone? 1st boxster I've owned
thank You
bugsohio (mike)

Mechanical.

You'll need to replace the mechanical part of your ignition key assembly.

steering wheel lock
 

what is the newer lock assembly part # suppose to be more reliable

ty

Check out my thread on my steering lock problem and solution. Turning the key to the first position mechanically pulls the steering lock bolt back.
http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/75336-steering-locking-mechanism-problem-how-i-resolved.html