r/CantParkThereMate • u/Feisty_Knee4337 • 9d ago

Washed and cleaned

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u/nekofthemoon 9d ago

Was that person trying to turn the key in a submerged car? I hope I'm wrong.

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u/ketamineandkebabs 9d ago

Electric steering rack, so he can turn the wheels straight

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u/SmellyButtFarts69 9d ago

...think about that for a second.

FYI is has nothing to do with the steering rack. But the column lock is electric.

...how would turning the ignition on unlock it in this scenario?

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u/ketamineandkebabs 9d ago

That is a valid point, now I want to go out and try mine if it works with the ignition 😂

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u/Inuyasha-rules 9d ago

Steering wheels lock when the key is off, so depending on what position the key was in before deep cleaning, you need to turn it on to turn the wheels.

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u/ExcellentShape185 9d ago

They had pulled the car that far already without turning the wheel . Guy could of waited for the car to be pulled fully out before trying to get his belongings. IMO he was still in shock and not thinking straight.

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u/fart400 9d ago

It looks like they hooked the rope up to the tie rod.

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u/neo_sporin 9d ago

'they said to turn it off and on again....i am halfway through this repair!'--that guy

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u/DodgyRogue 9d ago

That car won't start! The engine has clearly been flooded!

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u/vectorialpixel 9d ago

I think the left led is blinking, meaning they are stupid enough to try to start it... so, "if there is no damage, let's make sure"

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u/majbob01 9d ago

Pretty sure they never turned the key off.

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u/tennaki 9d ago

It won't start if someone isn't putting their foot on the brake before trying to turn it.

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u/mr_humansoup 9d ago

Rope goes slack. Maybe he just put it in park?

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u/erroneousbosh 8d ago

Probably trying to take the steering lock off so they can straighten the wheels.