Disabling or Removing the Steering Wheel Lock

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ogfalcon

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Because my steering column has developed a "clicking" noise when I rotate the steering wheel, and it's driving me crazy. I'm trying to troubleshoot the noise, because I think it's coming from the steering wheel lock or a worn out blinker mechanism. I can't take the Jeep to the dealership because in South Korea, it's pretty hard to find a Jeep dealership...
 

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I don't believe you need to do what you are asking to trouble shoot your clicking noise. The steering wheel/air bag has to come off to access the turn signal mechanism. I don'r recommend doing this yourself unless you are familiar with this type of disassembly.
 

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There was a guy I talked to who said you could disable the steering wheel lock on a Grand Cherokee for sure, and possibly a Liberty, by removing a small panel on the steering column just above the firewall but underneath the dash. This is what I would like to try first, as I would not have to remove the steering wheel and airbag. I am familiar with this type of work, just not on a KJ. I was just wondering if anyone else knew of a way to disable the steering wheel lock or to help troubleshoot the noise. I did a search here and over at LOST, and while I found a couple threads on the subject, everyone took there KJ to the dealership to be fixed. I don't have that luxury.
 

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I have the clicking sound at every full turn, but it really hasn't bothered me that much, if it is that loud, I would get it checked by dealer to see that's the source. Liberty's got a lot other ticks and clicks and rattles..
 

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if the clicking noise occurs all the time when you spin the wheel back and forth, then it is most likely the clockspring in the in steering wheel.
 

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