While installing the KVR Brake Package, I noticed it was possible to turn the steering wheel while vehicle was in Park and the ignition switch in the off position... Is this normal or not ?????
Thanks,
drobin
"Donald"
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While installing the KVR Brake Package, I noticed it was possible to turn the steering wheel while vehicle was in Park and the ignition switch in the off position... Is this normal or not ?????
Thanks,
drobin
"Donald"
03MM-300A
Build Date 6/05/02
673 of #7093 Black
Contributing Member
Normal... They did away with the steering wheel lock when they came up with the PATS key.Originally Posted by drobin
Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
$1800 and it was worse than when he started!
Brian (FordNut) FPG # 1458 of 7838
03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker
03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
01 F150 longbed
01 F150 shortbed
00 F150 4x4 stepside
01 F150 4x4 7700
68 Stang FB (70 351C 4V, 4 wheel discs, project car)
Mods listed here (some items not current): FordNut's Mods
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I feel much better, thanks man.......
drobin
"Donald"
03MM-300A
Build Date 6/05/02
673 of #7093 Black
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Yeah, saved about a dollar on that sweet idea but PATS key or no, the crooks can now pull the tow truck up behind it and just fly away with it now. And after I developed the habit of turning the steering wheel when parking it.
Still, I back into parking spaces now and use the parking brake (a good habit as it keeps the cable from freezing up) and turn the wheel anyway. Perhaps the next tow-truck gang won't know about the missing lock.
I wonder... Can a locking column be used with our cruise/HVAC/stereo controllered air-bag steering wheel?
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I am pretty sure I have the PATS key and my steering column locks. I can't recell if it will lock with the key in though.Yeah, saved about a dollar on that sweet idea but PATS key or no, the crooks can now pull the tow truck up behind it and just fly away with it now. And after I developed the habit of turning the steering wheel when parking it.
Still, I back into parking spaces now and use the parking brake (a good habit as it keeps the cable from freezing up) and turn the wheel anyway. Perhaps the next tow-truck gang won't know about the missing lock.
I wonder... Can a locking column be used with our cruise/HVAC/stereo controllered air-bag steering wheel?
2001 Grand Marquis w/HPP
BC4E Dead Pedal - Ford Billet Fuel Door - Mufflex custom 2.5" Manifold-back exhaust w/X-Pipe - Meg's 4" Marauder Tips - Metco Rear Control Arms & Watts Link - Reinhart Fuel Filter Mod - Quickor Swaybars - PST Carbon Fiber Driveshaft - Dyno Pro Panther Door Sills - BF Goodrich KDW-2 245/40/19 Fronts & 285/35/19 Rears - H&R Spacers 30mm & 35MM - HP Design EVO 19x8.5 & 19x9.5 Wheels - Zexel Torsen T2-R Differential - Ford 3.73 Gears - DG Motorsports Radiator Cover - PSP tuned Excal 2 - Ford Silicone Coolant Hoses - QA1 Dual Adjustable Shocks - Car Motorsports Panther Logo UH & TL Liners - TA Performance Differential Cover - Magnaflow Cats & Mufflers - Accufab 75mm Plenum & Throttle Body - 1" Throttle Body & 1/2" Intake Spacers - AP Racing 6 Piston/13.5" Rotors Front Brake Kit - 4" CAI - Typhoon Intake Manifold - EMP Stewart Water Pump
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MotorSports North East
15.195 @ 89.79 - 2.207 60' - 4458 lbs.
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Some transition years may have had both. Marauders only have PATS.
Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
$1800 and it was worse than when he started!
Brian (FordNut) FPG # 1458 of 7838
03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker
03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
01 F150 longbed
01 F150 shortbed
00 F150 4x4 stepside
01 F150 4x4 7700
68 Stang FB (70 351C 4V, 4 wheel discs, project car)
Mods listed here (some items not current): FordNut's Mods
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