Just got my replacement ignition lock thru Mazdatrix. Plugged everything in just like before except I did a quick and hae the ignition hangin untl I pull the steering wheele. Only problem is i cant turn the wheel. It is still in the locked position. Any suggestions?

 

i dont quite understand what you did...you hooked up the wires but didn't attach it to the column?

 

yeah....i did this at 3 in the morning after a night downtown. Needs to be attached to the column to unlock? Damn I shouldnt have been trying to type.

 

Put the steering wheel on the column,crank the wheel one way or the other,then turn the key.The pressure of having the shaft up against the lock is preventing you from turning the key.
This happens sometimes when the car is parked on a grade,and the pressure of the car pushing on the front wheels ,Lock the steering.You move the steering wheel to Relieve the pressure off the locking mechanism and Presto!,you can turn the Key!