Re: Why is the ignition in the console? - Saab 9-3SS Bulletin Board - Saabnet.com
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As I understand it development of the 99 was pretty far along when the US government decreed in the 1960's that there be anti-theft mechanisms designed into steering columns. It might not have been impossible for Saab to redesign a lock into the steering column (something the 99 and C900 never had) but it was a lot cheaper/easier to add a reverse gear lock by placing the ignition switch it between the front seats. The US Feds allowed Saab to do this to meet the new regulation. Hence the floor-mounted ignition. Saab may have touted it as a "safety" feature but it was done out of necessity. Saab certainly wasn't beholden to the floor-mounted ignition as the 9000 placed it back on the steering column like "normal" cars.
Posts in this Thread:
- Why is the ignition in the console?, cosaab, Sat, 8 Jun 2013 09:02:24
- Re: Why is the ignition in the console?, Chris, Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:33:24
- Re: Why is the ignition in the console?, 900EMS , Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:39:02 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Why is the ignition in the console?, Dave Chicago, Sun, 9 Jun 2013 09:32:40
- Re: Why is the ignition in the console?, MI-Roger , Sat, 8 Jun 2013 11:09:02
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