[Buffalo4]

On a 2003 Ody, you can insert your key or similar into a covered slot on the plastic cover on the steering column near the dash, The small cover just lifts up. That should unlock the steering wheel. WHOOPS!!! I believe that unlocks the shifter and not the steering wheel.


Look for that little , maybe a 3'4" rectangular cover to find that slot on the steering column cover.

"Thankfully, it’s easy to unlock your steering wheel. You’ve probably done it by accident already without even realizing it. To unlock the wheel on your Honda:

• Pull down in the same direction you yanked the wheel when you initially locked it.
• If you’re not sure which direction to go, try both directions. You’ll know the correct direction when you feel the wheel move a bit.
• While holding your wheel in the correct direction, put your key into the ignition and start your car. If the wheel remains locked, your car doesn’t start, or both, try turning the wheel the other direction and repeating this step. One or the other has to work.
• Voilà: you now have an unlocked steering wheel!

And remember, yanking down on the wheel while getting in or out of your car is what’s causing the Honda steering lock to engage. If you can avoid using the wheel for leverage, you should do so."



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[Buffalo4]

I edited my original post and this is the latest. That key insert works for the shift lever and not the steering wheel.
My misetake.
I found the below on the Internet. Try it.

"Thankfully, it’s easy to unlock your steering wheel. You’ve probably done it by accident already without even realizing it. To unlock the wheel on your Honda:

• Pull down in the same direction you yanked the wheel when you initially locked it.
• If you’re not sure which direction to go, try both directions. You’ll know the correct direction when you feel the wheel move a bit.
• While holding your wheel in the correct direction, put your key into the ignition and start your car. If the wheel remains locked, your car doesn’t start, or both, try turning the wheel the other direction and repeating this step. One or the other has to work.
• Voilà: you now have an unlocked steering wheel!

And remember, yanking down on the wheel while getting in or out of your car is what’s causing the Honda steering lock to engage. If you can avoid using the wheel for leverage, you should do so."

 

[Buffalo4]

I edited my original post and this is the latest. That key insert works for the shift lever and not the steering wheel.
My misetake.
I found the below on the Internet. Try it.

"Thankfully, it’s easy to unlock your steering wheel. You’ve probably done it by accident already without even realizing it. To unlock the wheel on your Honda:

• Pull down in the same direction you yanked the wheel when you initially locked it.
• If you’re not sure which direction to go, try both directions. You’ll know the correct direction when you feel the wheel move a bit.
• While holding your wheel in the correct direction, put your key into the ignition and start your car. If the wheel remains locked, your car doesn’t start, or both, try turning the wheel the other direction and repeating this step. One or the other has to work.
• Voilà: you now have an unlocked steering wheel!

And remember, yanking down on the wheel while getting in or out of your car is what’s causing the Honda steering lock to engage. If you can avoid using the wheel for leverage, you should do so."
The key has to be turned from the Lock position to the ON position .maybe even the ACC position to get the steering wheel lock to disengage and probably needs the brake pedal stepped on at the same time.
Sorry for the misinfo.
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[Buffalo4]

Page 134 in the 2006 owners manual,
I have nothing else.
Sorry,
I don't know about the steering wheel coming back to the Left when the pressure is released.
Does the 'green key' appear on the dash?
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[Buffalo4]

Haven’t noticed a green key. The key is in the Lock(0) position and won’t move. The two front wheels are straight. Thanks for your help really appreciate it. Tomorrow I’m going to try pushing the van to see if it unlocks. I’m now thinking the cylinder where the key goes in may be defective since the key works opening and closing the door.

I am talking about the green key light on the dash which should go on when the key is in the ON position.
Course if you cannot turn the key that far, then that won't get lit.

If the steering wheel is locked, the Key will not turn.

To unlock the shift lever look at the link below for possible help.

how to unlockthe shift lever ona 2003 odyssey manually - Google Search

www.google.com

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I removed the ignition cylinder on my '03 due to sometimes not being able to turn it.
I watched a youtube vid on how to do it. I ended up removing a couple of the 'offending' wafers, and more, etc.
Not real difficult, but not real easy, at least for me,(a little tricky, at times) but well worth watching a vid to see how to do it.
Now, I can remove my key from the ignition with the engine running etc, but, I don't care.
Not as theft-proof as before. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
No reprogramming necessary and the same keys work great.
You might want to pursue this avenue if money is a problem, as it is for me.
No worry about using different keys for the doors, ign, etc.
Buffalo4