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Q7 Steering Lock Actuator Failed Fixed – Code 00288

idog | April 1, 2026 | 1 views

code 00288 steering column lock actuator

Today I went out to the car and turn on the ignition and nothing, no steering wheel unlock and nothing on the dash board. The battery is 12.7V, all lights and radio work. After reading on the internet, the steering lock actuator is sleeping and doesn’t turn on. We need to wake it up by …

Ignition Switch Warning Icon

idog | November 12, 2017 | 818 views

If you see the red and black ignition warning icon on the screen while driving, the car won’t shut off, can’t get the key out of the ignition, can’t start the car… It may not be the ignition switch, it may be the start authorization module under the driver seat carpet getting wet from AC …