I have a 2005 Base coupe and the telescoping steering wheel doesn't lock tight enough and is able to be moved in the locked position. When I pull on the adjustment lever it moves freely and the dash indicator comes on but when I release/push it back the telescoping is much tougher and the light goes out but the wheel can be moved with a little more force applied so the adjuster is working somewhat. Is there a way to adjust the locking/holding force?

 

I can't be any help but I have the opposite problem. I have it unlocked, or so it seems, but can't get my steering wheel to move at all.

 

I saw in a pic from the service manual that there is a cable that the lever moves and in my case because there is a difference in resistance when the lever is operated the cable is functional. Perhaps in your car the cable end at the lever is broke or pop'd off.

 

Hey Jimmy, That is good info and I appreciate you letting me know.