I screwed it up ... clockspring and steering wheel lock.

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Jan 26, 2013 | 10:09 AM

#11

snowdog

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From: Pittsburgh, PA

Quote:

Originally Posted by GJeep

Steering lock is a safety measure. When parking on a decline, the steering is supposed to point to the sidewalk.
When parking on a incline, the steering is supposed to point away from the sidewalk.
If the vehicles starts rolling for some reason, the front wheels will be stopped by the sidewalk.

I understand this. I didn't just learn to drive. But the fact remains that my steering wheel doesn't lock. I just parked and tried. Turned the wheel about 180 degrees an it didn't lock. Possible that there is a difference depending on transmission types? I have had manuals on mine.

Jan 26, 2013 | 12:03 PM

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GJeep

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Originally Posted by snowdog

Someone else should reply about manual, I've had only automatic Jeeps.
Maybe a stupid question -- did you try locking both in neutral and 1st ?
Autos lock in 'P'.

Jan 26, 2013 | 12:21 PM

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snowdog

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From: Pittsburgh, PA

Quote:

Originally Posted by GJeep

Someone else should reply about manual, I've had only automatic Jeeps.
Maybe a stupid question -- did you try locking both in neutral and 1st ?
Autos lock in 'P'.

It was in reverse today when I parked. My driveway is not flat. But I have gotten in it and drifted it off I the street into my driveway without the keys before, so that would answer the neutral question.

OP, sorry my comment got this so far off topic.

Last edited by snowdog; Jan 26, 2013 at 01:11 PM.