ignition key

retro-richard · Post by **retro-richard** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:31 am

Hi Folks.I have got a mate who recently purchased an FB from interstate.As a result he has to have a full government inspection.He did this last week and one of the things that they picked on was that "ignition key to be retained in on position."Basically I think this means that they don't want the key to come out while driving.spoke to a older lock smith and he says this is normal untill steering ignition locks were introduced any ideas on this?

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:20 pm

who ever did the inspection is a dope that rule only applies to cars with an ignition steering lock ie: HQ's etc so you can't remove key then turn ignition off and lock steering
they think we are as stupid as they are

these dopes tell us what and how our cars should be

smooth · Post by **smooth** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 4:49 pm

Knob Jockey's!

What Ratbox said is 100% correct. The key must not be able to removed on a car with a steering lock whilst in the "on" position. Because removing it engages the steering lock. (Not so great at 100MPH with a corner coming up!)

Who ever told you that is the rule for a FB is an oxygen thief.

Regards, Smooth

oldnek · Post by **oldnek** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:38 pm

there you go! wanna no who a Dick head is, the same bloke that inspected Retro Richards Mates car.
When are these so called know all's gonna read the rules and interpret the rules correctly, if they can't do it, hand in there Kellogs licences and friggen let properly trained inspectors handle it. All ther doin is pissin everyone off with there non know all attitudes. That is just so so frustrating.

Regards John

retro-richard · Post by **retro-richard** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:08 am

Gday every one i have passed all the info on, he will ring the inspection clowns up and sort it out will keep u posted on progres. he has got one very cool fb van hope he will join forum and post some pics

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:10 am

Gday Richard
Was the ignition the only problem?

smooth · Post by **smooth** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:29 am

Mate, back in the late '70's in the country towns it was not uncommon for cars to be parked in the town centres - windows down and ignition switch in the off position. No sign of keys! didn't need 'em - why would you? Nobody locked their car and Holden's didn't need keys to start 'em. Most people didn't even know where they were, because they were never used.

In Mildura at fruit picking time, the local radio 3MA and television Sunraysia 8&10 use to run ads warning locals to lock their cars because of the non locals coming into town to gain employment.

Some of these fruit properties were well out of town and these pickers would "borrow" a car to get there.

I'll never forget my first Christmas at Mildura. Cars would be parked in the main streets full to the brim with presents and gifts, not an owner to be seen and every window down. Something this city slicker had never seen before. (Bet these days are dead now)

Regards, Smooth

FB MAD · Post by **FB MAD** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:22 am

Yep, those days are gone now smooth.

Gotta lock everything up now even in the quietest of country towns.

Trust no one.

Terry

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:13 pm

it's not to bad in cowra alot of cars not locked see the odd one parked with the keys still hangin' out the ignition
when i first mooved here i was surprised to see shops without bars in the windows this includes computor shops back in western sydney bars were even going being replaced with roller shutters
i love the country