[V8] rack & pinion....auto trans

[John Gourley]

> I have a question about the rack & pinion.  This may seem like a dumb
> question to you V8 guys... it sounds strange to me, but I'm a 5 cyl guy,
> haven't been around a V8!
>
> Someone near me has a 1990 V8 for sale, says it needs a rack & pinion, and
> goes on to say something about it can't be driven because the rack is
> somehow connected to the auto trans. That sounds strange to me,

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I think I know what the seller may be talking about ...

After the UI debacle Audi became an expert in shift lockout mechanisms for
automatic cars ... I understand that other marques actually sourced the
design from VWAG.  The shift lock and steering lock are interconnected on
the automatic cars ... could it be that this mechanism is not functioning?

Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)

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 No ignition interconnect on the 1990 models.

BCNU,
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I hope to somehow communicate with the seller more and try and get more
information.  I don't have a phone number, only email at this time, so at
his mercy.