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Mar 3, 2009 | 06:39 PM

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lobuxracer

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If you turn off the engine while rolling, won't the steering lock? If not, what system is in place that prevents it?

No, the steering doesn't lock until you open the door. The logic for the steering lock motor won't allow the steering to lock unless the door is opened.

Mar 3, 2009 | 07:33 PM

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YooNiBaLL

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this is really confusing... ?

Mar 3, 2009 | 08:32 PM

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windex

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I sometimes turn my car off when im driving but only to get the traction control back on

Mar 4, 2009 | 04:15 AM

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IS350jet

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Originally Posted by lobuxracer

No, the steering doesn't lock until you open the door. The logic for the steering lock motor won't allow the steering to lock unless the door is opened.

I did not know that, thanks.

Mar 4, 2009 | 04:50 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lobuxracer

No, the steering doesn't lock until you open the door. The logic for the steering lock motor won't allow the steering to lock unless the door is opened.

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Originally Posted by IS350jet

I did not know that, thanks.

Just listen, you can hear the electric steering wheel lock when the first door is opened after turning off the car. Surprisingly, opening the passenger door first (and perhaps the rear doors too, haven't tried) also locks the steering column.

Mar 4, 2009 | 02:18 PM

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Phil888

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Damn, thats good to know!! I wonder how far you can drive without having the key in the car? Does anybody know? lolz

Mar 4, 2009 | 02:46 PM

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^^^^You can drive the car forever without having the key in the car. But, if you stop it, or it stalls on its own, you wont be able to restart it again. The key must be in the car for it to start.

Lou