The banner above is an advertisment - if it asks you to download software, please ignore.
Site News - 3/26 M Car Covers (by State of Nine) | 12/12 Make Amazon Pay Saabnet!
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 07:22:12 -0400
From: "Kenneth S." <nimrodnopsams.com>
Subject: Re: Warning about sticking ignition switches in some models


I've heard the safety argument before, but I'm very skeptical. If that is recognized to be a safer place for the ignition switch, why does no other manufacturer put it there? Furthermore, if there is a recognized problem with the typical location on the steering column, then the ignition switch could be placed on the dashboard, which is where it was on the Chevrolet Malibu that I rented recently when my 900SE was being repaired. The interesting question to me is WHY the ignition switch continues to be where it is, and what this says about Saab engineering (and customers). Key positioning appears to have all the hallmarks of a Saab symbol, without any rational basis. No doubt I'll be excommunicated for saying so. John Davies wrote: > > On Mon, 16 Sep 2002 09:06:55 -0400, "Kenneth S." <nimrodnopsams.com> > wrote: > > >The positioning of the ignition switch on Saabs seems inexplicable to > >me, and quite possibly indicative of an attitude of the car's designers > >("we've always done it that way") that is ominous for purchasers. > > It is placed there so you do not amputate your kneecap with your > ignition key in the event of a collision. > > I agree with that goal; however, I wish my 9-5 had a guard or detent > to prevent the key from getting accidently bumped off by the > passenger. It is very exciting when that happens, and possibly deadly. > > John Davies > Monroe WA USA > > 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon > 2000 Audi A4 quattro 1.8T > 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4 >

Return to Main Index
StateOfNine.com
SaabClub.com
Jak Stoll Performance
M Car Covers
Ad Available

The content on this site may not be republished without permission. Copyright © 1988-2024 - The Saab Network - saabnet.com.
For usage guidelines, see the Mission & Privacy Notice.
[Contact | Site Map | Saabnet.com on Facebook | Saabnet.com on Twitter | Shop Amazon via TSN | Site Donations]