Steering lock ?

[dswalterwi at gmail.com (Don Walter)]

What are you stuck in your apt?  You could "buy" an allen wrench from the
hardware store!

On 5/12/06, Tonee Northam <pb3vr6@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I'd try and find the key first.
>
> Rhett Farnum <rocco.crossing@gmail.com> wrote:  Brett, you are correct
> that is actually an option I had not thought about.
> But I do not have my allen wrenches at my apt. I will see if my roomate
> has
> his and possibly try it as I do have a few screwdrivers around also.
> Thanks for the responses!!
>
> Rhett
>
>
> On 5/12/06, brett@netacc.net
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > For a flat tow, where all 4 wheels remain on the pavement, it would
> > seem to be a better idea to keep the front wheels connected so
> > the two tires would be pointed in the same direction all the time.
> > I suspect it would also help going around corners, instead of having
> > each of them be able to twist free by disconnecting the tie
> > rods. That would make it more difficult to turn without
> > scrubbing at least one tire because it wasn't turning in sync
> > with the other side.
> >
> > Removing the steering lock / ignition switch from a 20ish
> > year old VW is really rather simple. Remove plastic covers,
> > two phillips screws. Remove allen headed bolt from left
> > hand side, below. Pull electical plugs from back of
> > switch area. Pry open metal "wrap" enough to slide
> > it off the steering column towards the passenger side.
> > Steering is now at your command, you make take her
> > out Mr. Sulu. :)
> >
> > This was off the top of my head from years ago, so I hope I
> > didn't miss a bit, but most of it is correct I believe.
> >
> > ==Brett
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > >Disconnect the tie rods at the steering knuckles?
> >
> > Larry
> > sandiego16v
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Rhett Farnum
> >
> >
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > I need to tow my car in the morning and I cannot find the key to release
> > the
> > steering? Being that the engine bay is bare I was thinking about just
> > pulling the linkage between the rack and the column. But is there and
> > easier
> > way? I know I could pull the wheel and the lock cylinder off but that
> > would
> > take quite a bit of time and I have a 3 hr trip to go tomorrow after I
> get
> > my towing done. Any ideas??
> >
> > Rhett
> >
> >
> >
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-- 
Don Walter - Waukesha, WI
1986 8V Black Scirocco (Daily Driver)
1984 8V Audi 4000s (RIP 2/14/2006)
1986 2.0L 16V TEC 2 Black Scirocco (see progress at
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/708939)
1986 2L 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (Ben's Car)
1988 1.8 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
1971 Karman Ghia (sold)
1969 Karman Ghia (sold)
1969 Beetle (sold)