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Steering lock/ignition on sprite MK II

Roland

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Hello,
I have a Sprite MK II with a strange electric ignition switch on the Car. There are some German word on the lock and key. Does not sound like original. (Steering does not lock). Behind the seats on the sprite there are the word written on the floor. Black lock steer. I thought that might be a factory written text. so I have requested a BMIHT Certificate in England. On that certificate is a reported that my car has a factory default steering lock. I can not find many details on the original parts for this. what does the starter relais look like? If the key is somewhere else, how does the dash look like. key and starter switch disappear. How did they close the holes are there holes. How did they change the wires under the dash ?

I have made some photos of how the steer lock looks now. And the starter relais. Does anyone have some photos of original parts? and how it is installed ? I am not changing anything yet. Just wanted to know how it sepost to be. I have other priorities, like getting it on the road again.

(I hope not to have offended anyone by my bad English)

Link to steer lock pictures:
https://212.187.89.250/fotos/Fotos/autos/sprite/mk2/MKII-04.htm
Or : www.roan-pictures.tk
 
"(I hope not to have offended anyone by my bad English)"

Hi Roland,

Sorry that I can't answer your question,

Your English is better than some North Americans do.

You also have an interesting & well done web site.
D

[ 02-29-2004: Message edited by: Dave Russell ]</p>
 
Roland, the locking switch was an optional item that could be ordered to replace the dash mounted switch normally installed. Replacements are available from various sources.
The standard location in the dash should still be there, but not punched out. There should be a partially punched area to the right of the steering column on the dash. You will probably have to find it from the back side of the dash.
I certainly hopes this helps.
Your English is far superior to my Dutch!
Jeff
 
Roland, Most of us here dont speak english anyway, we speak american. Thats proper english thats been butchered
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jv

[ 02-29-2004: Message edited by: jv ]</p>
 
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