Steering Lock? Can I leave it out?
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Pawned
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The steering lock is controlled by the key. I would leave it in
It will work both ways, me I would leave the locking abilities there. Just incase sometimes maybe if someone jump in your car and decided to take it for a "push". With the lock it will just push in a straight line. Without the steering lock it can be push down the street around the corner on a trailer, or just lock you car doors, incase.
Pawned
N.R.A. Lifetime Member - And damn proud of it
Mine is not latching properly, I have to take it apart and fix that. Being an old guy (63) I use the steering wheel to spin in the seat to get out of the car. When the wheel is not locked, well, It is funny to watch me
TrailBeast
AKA Mopars4us on Youtube
Do whatever you want, as it only effects the wheel position lock and nothing else.
BUT, ever try to load a car on a flatbed with the wheels in the turned and locked position?
That is the one and only reason I left it in mine.
BUT, ever try to load a car on a flatbed with the wheels in the turned and locked position?
That is the one and only reason I left it in mine.
Pawned
N.R.A. Lifetime Member - And damn proud of it
You're a dad, its your job...................... You knew the job was dangerous when you took it
Pawned
N.R.A. Lifetime Member - And damn proud of it
I know, I raised two daughters. never wanted boys..... my daughters never once disappointed me.... except maybe a few months back when the younger one moved to Dallas TX. but she will be back
daliant
Befuddled
A locking column isn't going to stop a thief with a tow truck , if a pro really want's your car they're going to get it. Leave it off or disable it if it's not working right.
I will agree if a thief wants something bad enough they will take it from you. But the big picture is why the locking devices were their in the first place. Being; safety feature and theft deterrent, safety feature being the up most importance. Case in-point a true story I remember this well. Mother had us kids in the car, sister and I in the back seat and my ratty brother in the front, about three years old, me about five, my sister in her early teens. Mother pulls into the front of the store, this was back when stores didn't have the 10 acres parking lots they have now. Mother pulls the keys out of the dash, and turns around and says, “Watch your brother I will be gone just a few minutes”. Well 15 seconds later, Chip is jumping up on down on the bench seat, gets behind the wheel does the twist falls down, grabs the column lever and now we are rolling backwards into the traffic. So now the car with *** end is blocking a full lane of traffic, and thank the heavens we did not get hit. I am sure after several law suits filed against the automotive industries changes had to be implemented. Hence, locked steering wheel locked shifting linkage, safety first, theft deterrent, ….well if “they” say so.
My Dart has the locking steering wheel, reverse lock-out and clutch safety switch, they work and will always work correctly. We can play “what ifs” all day long to prove a point. Do as little or as much as your lively hood can withstand. That pesky safety switch under your lawn mower seat, please tell me you didn't by-passed it.
My Dart has the locking steering wheel, reverse lock-out and clutch safety switch, they work and will always work correctly. We can play “what ifs” all day long to prove a point. Do as little or as much as your lively hood can withstand. That pesky safety switch under your lawn mower seat, please tell me you didn't by-passed it.
TrailBeast
AKA Mopars4us on Youtube
True enough, but that doesn't mean I leave the windows down and the keys in it and say "Well if someone wants it they will get it anyway".
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