Column Locks Still Exist or Not?

[DogsRule]

Jumped into my '18 JL but in doing so, moved the steering wheel about a half turn. No column lock.

I'm old. So is this a thing since the pushbutton start or was it de-contented like so much?

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[DavidArmen]

Many new vehicles still have it. The JL doesn’t for reasons unknown.

 

[bd100]

May be easier to flat tow behind an RV w/o the steering lock.

 

[Bill_BCNtoNY]

I hadn’t realized we don’t have it - weird!

and also I should’ve realized given my toddler loves play pretending to drive by moving the wheel around (don’t panic - the Jeep is off and safely parked when she does that!)

 

[Midwestjeepguy]

In addition to flat towing behind an rv, it’s easier to get pulled out of tight spots if you have a breakdown on the trail (loss of power, etc).

 

[au176]

Many new vehicles still have it. The JL doesn’t for reasons unknown.

It's one of the reasons that JL's are one of the few vehicles that are ideal to flat-tow behind an
RV.

 

[oldcjguy]

Most vehicles that don't have a steering column ignition switch don't have a column lock. Not sure I'd trust an electronic steering lock. It's one thing for your shifter or even transmission (stupid park lock! ) to get locked while moving, but steering would be bad news.

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