Steering wheel - Does it lock?

[JustForFun]

Hello!

I am a PROUD, NEW owner of a BB 300C that has a mfg date of 1/05. I took possesion on 1/27/05 when it had only 31 miles (15 of which I put on during the test drive).

I have a question concerning whether the steering wheel "locks" for you guys. Mine does not seem to "lock" after I turn off the car and remove the key. Turning it either way does not seem to engage the lock either.

Is this normal? Or am I simply not turning the whell far enough?

BTW, I LOVE this board and have found a TON of useful info here. I am so in love with this car and am glad to be a part of the 300, 300C, and HEMI family. I will be doing several modifications over the next several months (based on ideas I saw here) and know I can count on you guys if I have any questions.

Anyway, thanks for any and all replies!

JFF

[gossame1]

Mine doesn't lock either...must be normal. Build date of 11/22/04

[joey]

My C does not lock. Maybe the Chrysler design team felt the "Sentry key engine immobilizer system" is good enough. The car won't run without an encoded key.

[Angi300C]

Congrats & Welcome JFF to the 300/300C Family! Yes there is a ton of info here and a ton of good ole great people here with lots of knowledge! You will truly enjoy yourself! As for my steering wheel locking I will have to check since I haven't driven Mrs SexC in awhile we got dumped with a ton of snow. But thanks for inquiring now I must check! Can't wait to see pics of your BB Beauty!

[HaTaX]

Probably doesn't lock so that if the car gets towed the steering wheel can work itself straight so it's not towed with the wheels turned......

[BrilliantBlackHemi]

I feared this would be the case with a dash mounted key cylinder. I can't believe I forgot to check this. Now I'm curious.

[Northern Rider]

It doesn't lock. I seem to remember that steering locks came in as an anti-theft feature. The "chip in the key" interlock system makes "hot wiring" a waste of time on cars equipped this way.

The only practical way to steal this car is to winch it onto a flatbed.

I am glad to see it gone. Never liked locked steering. Also glad to see the ignition switch returned to the dashboard.

[Jerry M.]

Originally Posted by Northern Rider

The only practical way to steal this car is to winch it onto a flatbed.

check out this site http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...y_050131215000

[Northern Rider]

Originally Posted by Jerry M.

check out this site http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...y_050131215000

Jerry, I can't get the link to work.

[Jerry M.]

Originally Posted by Northern Rider

Jerry, I can't get the link to work.

go to Yahoo and type in anti theft keys press News heading then search . It will be the the first result...