unintended...

[Lawrence C Leung]

Both of my Audis ('84 4KSQ, '89 200Q) and my VeeDub ('85 A2 GTi) lock
with a turn of the key, removal is not necessary. Sometimes, depending
upon where the steering is engaged at the time, the wheel doesn't lock
until about 1/8 turn of the steering wheel to one side or the other, but
it will lock if the key is turned to the lock position, key in or not. 

LL - NY

On Wed, 27 Dec 2000 13:16:47 -0800 "urquattro" <urquattro at phoenixdsl.com>
writes:
>> Next time this happens to someone, use the brakes to control
>engine/vehicle
>> speed (in gear!), quickly find a place to pull over, and shut off 
>the car,
>> but keep the key to "on" so the steering wheel won't lock up.
>
>I am pretty sure that the column lock mechanisms on my Audis do not 
>engage
>until the key is removed ...
>
>Of course it is best for everyone to make sure for themselves how the 
>lock
>mechanisms operate in their cars before a need such as Tom 
>experienced
>arises.
>
>Steve Buchholz
>San Jose, CA (USA)
>