hi guys,
its a daft question but how does the steering lock work on a split?is it part of the ignition key unit....i.e is it a case of turning the steering wheel until it locks and to unlock put the ignition key in to release the lock.
many thanks
rob

....you must be flash having a steering lock

splitty61 wrote:hi guys,
its a daft question but how does the steering lock work on a split?is it part of the ignition key unit....i.e is it a case of turning the steering wheel until it locks and to unlock put the ignition key in to release the lock.
many thanks
rob

Yes!

lol........there aint one then....is that right?

maddison wrote:....you must be flash having a steering lock

splitty61 wrote:lol........there aint one then....is that right?

maddison wrote:....you must be flash having a steering lock

No no...there is one...I've got one fitted to my bus. It's a factory fitted steering lock....the bus is a '67.

mines a 61 mate

flatbeat wrote:

splitty61 wrote:lol........there aint one then....is that right?

maddison wrote:....you must be flash having a steering lock

No no...there is one...I've got one fitted to my bus. It's a factory fitted steering lock....the bus is a '67.

There is no steering lock unless it was specified when the bus was bought its a seperate unit on the colum not linked to the ignitiono

that explains it then mate,
thanks for the info.
all the best
rob

flatbeat wrote:
No no...there is one...I've got one fitted to my bus. It's a factory fitted steering lock....the bus is a '67.

your just flash....next you'll be telling me it came with 12v power !!!!!!

readyboy61 wrote:There is no steering lock unless it was specified when the bus was bought its a seperate unit on the colum not linked to the ignitiono

I'm afraid you're right ...and wrong. Yes it was an option but it IS linked to the ignition. It does both, just like my wife's golf. And it certainly is original. And yep maddison,factory 12v and 2 speed wipers too.

It was an option which could be fitted (I believe as a dealer fitted option)
There are several on thesamba.com for sale which are period. Most seem broken at the moment.
They were fitted for your year and you could get an authentic period item but expect to pay around $400 at the prices I have seen.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... id=1245224

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... id=1462996

for example

Z5 Technical Bulletin from 1961!

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/man ... ins/z5.php

They're completely different to mine. Seems like they perfected it cos mine is a more integral part of the column.
If you think they're rare and expensive you should see how much the trip speedo fitted to the Arco is worth

Modern version fitted to an older bus... bolts up through the column mounting up into the speedo pod and a bolt into the dash tray/back of the speedo pod I think.
Has all the same switch controls as your ordinary lock - works just like your modern car column lock.
This is a Brazilian lock which is available from several sellers...as fitted onto Bay window buses to a Neiman design.
Key positions in Spanish? i think..
If the owner recognises it and objects, I will remove the picture. EDIT Owner has had fitted a push button ignition because the ignition on the column lock failed (broken lug?) EDIT



Neiman lock plate with positions in German. Neiman NOS available but expensive!



Have to take off steering wheel, column etc and cut hole in outer tube and weld retaining lugs on inner colum.
Quite a simple practical solution really if you are restoring anyway...

Maybe could use the redundant hole for a secondary immobiliser system?

I Have one of these 74s however the electrical mech on the oposite side where key fits is missing, if this can be of use to anyone then a good offer would be accepted, sorry to jump on post.

Ron