Steering wheel lock
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Steering wheel lock
As you know getting in and out of the vette can be a challenge in that it's slung down low. One thing I used to rely on with my Camaro (and other cars) is that when parked with the engine off the steering wheel locks into position. Sometimes you need to move it a bit and it clicks into a locked position. I can then exit the vehicle and lean on the steering wheel by holding it to assist me in getting out of the car. IOW it was steady.
But the vette doesn't ever lock the steering wheel and it would be real nice to be able to grab it with my right hand and push on it to get me out of the car. Why doesn't the steering wheel lock when the car is off?
But the vette doesn't ever lock the steering wheel and it would be real nice to be able to grab it with my right hand and push on it to get me out of the car. Why doesn't the steering wheel lock when the car is off?
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As you know getting in and out of the vette can be a challenge in that it's slung down low. One thing I used to rely on with my Camaro (and other cars) is that when parked with the engine off the steering wheel locks into position. Sometimes you need to move it a bit and it clicks into a locked position. I can then exit the vehicle and lean on the steering wheel by holding it to assist me in getting out of the car. IOW it was steady.
But the vette doesn't ever lock the steering wheel and it would be real nice to be able to grab it with my right hand and push on it to get me out of the car. Why doesn't the steering wheel lock when the car is off?
But the vette doesn't ever lock the steering wheel and it would be real nice to be able to grab it with my right hand and push on it to get me out of the car. Why doesn't the steering wheel lock when the car is off?
I personally am glad it does not lock.. I have had too many problems with electrical locking columns on previous Corvettes where it would lock and would not unlock...
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Sep 6, 2015 at 11:02 AM.
Racer
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I am an older guy and a big guy, I find by hooking my right elbow around the windshield post and using my arm muscle it really helps me getting out of the car.
Also getting in the car a long time corvette owner told me to sit in the seat first then pull your legs in.
Good Luck.
Also getting in the car a long time corvette owner told me to sit in the seat first then pull your legs in.
Good Luck.
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I do the same thing! But I first push on the steering wheel to hoist myself up to where I put my right elbow around the windshield post.
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I grab the wheel to get in and out, just don't pull up or down and it will stay still enough from tire friction.
My C5 had a steering wheel lock. It stranded me twice in the 6 years I owned that car as my daily driver when it failed to unlock when I started the car. I had to call a tow truck to take it to a dealer to fix both times. I presume GM removed that "feature" in the C6 and C7 to prevent that problem, for which I am thankful.
My C5 had a steering wheel lock. It stranded me twice in the 6 years I owned that car as my daily driver when it failed to unlock when I started the car. I had to call a tow truck to take it to a dealer to fix both times. I presume GM removed that "feature" in the C6 and C7 to prevent that problem, for which I am thankful.
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I know I'll get used to it. I just found it odd and thought I'd mention it. The Camaro locked solidly and it's a 2013. I suspect it's more like what somebody else said, it's electronic and thus doesn't mechanically lock. I think that could be added.
Sorry to hear about your experience. I've had the Camaro's steering wheel not unlocking but usually a little bit of a tug left and right a few and it unlocked.
Sorry to hear about your experience. I've had the Camaro's steering wheel not unlocking but usually a little bit of a tug left and right a few and it unlocked.
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I grab the wheel to get in and out, just don't pull up or down and it will stay still enough from tire friction.
My C5 had a steering wheel lock. It stranded me twice in the 6 years I owned that car as my daily driver when it failed to unlock when I started the car. I had to call a tow truck to take it to a dealer to fix both times. I presume GM removed that "feature" in the C6 and C7 to prevent that problem, for which I am thankful.
My C5 had a steering wheel lock. It stranded me twice in the 6 years I owned that car as my daily driver when it failed to unlock when I started the car. I had to call a tow truck to take it to a dealer to fix both times. I presume GM removed that "feature" in the C6 and C7 to prevent that problem, for which I am thankful.
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