'04 Steering Wheel Locks?

[gmadams]

I have an '04 and will be towing it behind my RV. The owners manual indicates that the steering wheel locks when it comes with the manual transmission. But it doesn't say that for those with the automatic. I tried to turn the wheels with the key in thee ignition in the off position but wasn't able to turn the steering wheel (not enough spinach I guess).

My question is: Does the steering wheel lock on those '04s with an automatic?

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Yup, our '04 auto has a steering wheel lock.

 

[gtommec]

My question is: Does the steering wheel lock on those '04s with an automatic?

yes and no... Our KJs (with autos) don't have a locking steering wheel in the normal sense but will lock with the steering wheel in the upside down position.

some reading for you:
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48887&highlight=lock&page=3

 

[Ry' N Jen]

yes and no... Our KJs (with autos) don't have a locking steering wheel in the normal sense but will lock with the steering wheel in the upside down position.

some reading for you:
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48887&highlight=lock&page=3

I could of sworn I added that bit of info!:shrug:

Must be sleep depravation.

 

[gmadams]

Is there anyway to disable the steering wheel lock on my '04? I would like to do this so I can tow my KJ without having to have a key left in the ignition.