[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]

C.o.n.g.r.a.t.s.

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.]

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=story&u=/afp/20050131/ts_alt_afp/uscomputerssecurity_050131215000

 

[Northern Rider]

check out this site http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/afp/20050131/ts_alt_afp/uscomputerssecurity_050131215000

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

 

[Jerry M.]

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...

 

[II kings 9:20]

We should be happy, my brother's 00 Vette locked up on him twice while driving, the dealer fix was to disable the steering lock. This was last year, he just got a recall letter to disable the steering lock. A steering lock is plainly unecessary on a chip key car. The lock btw is easily popped so it's not really anti theft. Anyone see "Gone in 60 Seconds" a must see for all car nuts, the best chase scene since Bullitt and Ronin.

 

[Northern Rider]

Thanks, Jerry. Well, I guess these RFID chips aren't so secure, after all.

I hope they fix this problem.

 

[tekhen]

This may not be necessary today.....but I remember when parking on a hill, it was best to turn the wheels to the curb and lock the wheel.