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Early SAABs (up to the V4 96) had the ignition on the steering column. Instead of the typical steering wheel lock, the transmission was locked into reverse in order for the key to be released. This was done because SAAB had determined that it was safer to keep the steering functional when the car was turned off, and that locking the transmission into reverse was an equally good theft prevention mechanism.
When the gearshift was moved from the steering column to the floor, the ignition lock followed. It turned out to be safer to the knees in particular and more comfortable to use, as well.
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Posts in this Thread:
- key in the center?, josh, Fri, 9 Apr 2004 06:50:57
- Re: key in the center?, destijl, Fri, 9 Apr 2004 21:41:55
- Safety, ergonomics, and the transmission lock., IrieTom , Fri, 9 Apr 2004 08:22:48 <-- Viewing This Message
- Less Stress on the Ignition Module, John Peterson, Fri, 9 Apr 2004 07:18:15
- I've heard safety was reason for key in center >, Micah in NC, Fri, 9 Apr 2004 07:14:40
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