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Woodie
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I think that's the sound of it locking the steering column. If you had a key, turning it back toward you and removing it mechanically locks the steering, out cars have to do it with an electric motor.
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KuroNekko
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Woodie wrote:I think that's the sound of it locking the steering column. If you had a key, turning it back toward you and removing it mechanically locks the steering, out cars have to do it with an electric motor.
I think you are right. It makes a lot of sense.
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