Jump to content

Welcome to RennTech.org Community, Guest

There are many great features available to you once you register at RennTech.org
You are free to view posts here, but you must log in to reply to existing posts, or to start your own new topic. Like most online communities, there are costs involved to maintain a site like this - so we encourage our members to donate. All donations go to the costs operating and maintaining this site. We prefer that guests take part in our community and we offer a lot in return to those willing to join our corner of the Porsche world. This site is 99 percent member supported (less than 1 percent comes from advertising) - so please consider an annual donation to keep this site running.

Here are some of the features available - once you register at RennTech.org

  • View Classified Ads
  • DIY Tutorials
  • Porsche TSB Listings (limited)
  • VIN Decoder
  • Special Offers
  • OBD II P-Codes
  • Paint Codes
  • Registry
  • Videos System
  • View Reviews
  • and get rid of this welcome message

It takes just a few minutes to register, and it's FREE

Contributing Members also get these additional benefits:
(you become a Contributing Member by donating money to the operation of this site)

  • No ads - advertisements are removed
  • Access the Contributors Only Forum
  • Contributing Members Only Downloads
  • Send attachments with PMs
  • All image/file storage limits are substantially increased for all Contributing Members
  • Option Codes Lookup
  • VIN Option Lookups (limited)

Steering Lock engaged, transmission locked - HELP PLEASE


Recommended Posts

I was driving around this week and kept getting an intermittant message "Four Wheel Drive System is Faulty"....but only occasionally. Then the other day it came on again, on my way home. I parked up and left the car. On return, I opened the car and got a "STEERING FAULT" message on the dashboard and everything was locked. I cannot start the ignition, although the seats etc still work, the steering wheel is locked and the transmission is stuck in PARK. I tried jumping the car, but this did not help....please help somebody.....the Porsche dealership cannot send anyone for another 2 weeks....!!!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It does sound like a battery fault. Depending on your model year and option codes you might have two batteries, one to run the accessories and one dedicated to starting the vehicle so be sure to test them both if so equipped.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

As Loren and wvicary note, change your battery. Also, be sure to become a contributing member -- you can download useful files.

Below is from the 2004 owner's manual (I have an '04 Cayenne S) -- it describes how to get your vehicle out of park if it's stuck in park.

Let us know how it works out.

I was driving around this week and kept getting an intermittant message "Four Wheel Drive System is Faulty"....but only occasionally. Then the other day it came on again, on my way home. I parked up and left the car. On return, I opened the car and got a "STEERING FAULT" message on the dashboard and everything was locked. I cannot start the ignition, although the seats etc still work, the steering wheel is locked and the transmission is stuck in PARK. I tried jumping the car, but this did not help....please help somebody.....the Porsche dealership cannot send anyone for another 2 weeks....!!!!

post-41432-0-14926000-1314894786_thumb.j

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.