DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

happytheman · 04-23-2012, 09:30 PM

Yah, I'm rolling like nothin' ever happened.

GaleForce · 04-23-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Yah, I'm rolling like nothin' ever happened.

Excellent!

redline727 · 04-24-2012, 09:51 PM

My bumper to bumper is up May 9th. Looks like I'll be crossing my fingers getting in my car every morning. I hope some one smarter then me is willing to try some type of bypass around the lock. Preferably followed by a detailed how to

kenchan · 05-15-2012, 10:36 AM

one of my theories was that when people get in/out of their car, some use the steering wheel as a oooph-my-fat-arse! handle. that might be putting horizontal stress on the steering-lock's lock pin potentially seizing the lock.

GaleForce · 05-15-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

one of my theories was that when people get in/out of their car, some use the steering wheel as a oooph-my-fat-arse! handle. that might be putting horizontal stress on the steering-lock's lock pin potentially seizing the lock.

If thats the case, we can expect to see issues with the Rev.D S/L...

Mike · 05-15-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

one of my theories was that when people get in/out of their car, some use the steering wheel as a oooph-my-fat-arse! handle. that might be putting horizontal stress on the steering-lock's lock pin potentially seizing the lock.

I don't think so. The steering doesn't immediately lock. I was messing with it while putting in the bypass harness, and it didn't lock until after I shut the door.

KaienZ34 · 05-15-2012, 11:37 AM

True, because it shouldn't lock with the door open. I'm not saying it won't stay locked after you reopen the door. Just that it shouldn't lock that first time with the door open.

jpritche · 05-15-2012, 12:24 PM

Problem solved.. Never shut your door.

kenchan · 05-15-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

If thats the case, we can expect to see issues with the Rev.D S/L...

i think we probably will on some cars...might be isolated.

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Originally Posted by Mike

I don't think so. The steering doesn't immediately lock. I was messing with it while putting in the bypass harness, and it didn't lock until after I shut the door.

well, if you plan to get in the car next time, then the steering wheel is locked... the oooh-my-fat-arse handle phenomenon is both car entry and exit...

ZMan8 · 05-15-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

one of my theories was that when people get in/out of their car, some use the steering wheel as a oooph-my-fat-arse! handle. that might be putting horizontal stress on the steering-lock's lock pin potentially seizing the lock.

That would be my theory as well.

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MyZ4U2C · 05-15-2012, 12:27 PM

Miata doors might solve the issue

onzedge · 05-15-2012, 12:36 PM

I have adopted the "tuck, drop and roll" approach to exiting my 370. I dare not touch the steering wheel.

kenchan · 05-15-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I have adopted the "tuck, drop and roll" approach to exiting my 370. I dare not touch the steering wheel.

please post vid.

Dwight Frye · 05-15-2012, 05:32 PM

This is why I am against the needless gadgets that car makers seem to think we need. The keyless entry is kind of cool, but a pushbutton start is a dumb *** idea. First of all, if you have a good size bunch of keys plus the fob in your pocket, it's uncomfortable and then you have to find other places for your keys. For the 40 odd years that a steering column lock that you had to insert a key into to unlock and start your car, we didn't have problems. Just wait until all the features like mirrors that automatically tilt or fold up and all of the other gimmicks start to fail while out of warranty.

tjlazer · 05-15-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

This is why I am against the needless gadgets that car makers seem to think we need. The keyless entry is kind of cool, but a pushbutton start is a dumb *** idea. First of all, if you have a good size bunch of keys plus the fob in your pocket, it's uncomfortable and then you have to find other places for your keys. For the 40 odd years that a steering column lock that you had to insert a key into to unlock and start your car, we didn't have problems. Just wait until all the features like mirrors that automatically tilt or fold up and all of the other gimmicks start to fail while out of warranty.

I agree. And another thing I was thinking about is how well will all these push button cars last in the coming decades? Will they all be failing left and right with all the gizmos failing? I can see it now....

04-23-2012, 09:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 17	This is why I am against the needless gadgets that car makers seem to think we need. The keyless entry is kind of cool, but a pushbutton start is a dumb *** idea. First of all, if you have a good size bunch of keys plus the fob in your pocket, it's uncomfortable and then you have to find other places for your keys. For the 40 odd years that a steering column lock that you had to insert a key into to unlock and start your car, we didn't have problems. Just wait until all the features like mirrors that automatically tilt or fold up and all of the other gimmicks start to fail while out of warranty.