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Locking steering wheel

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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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Locking steering wheel

When I ordered my Clubman S I was of the impression that the steering wheel would lock when the ignition is off and the key not in place. Tha tis what I was looking for to be able to tow dolly the vehicle behind our motorhome. The new BMW electronics does not require nor include the locking of the steering wheel. However the ownerrs manual refers to the steering wheel locking. Mine doew not seem to lock. What have others found?

Has anyone towed a MINI either flat towing or on a dolly?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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I was also curious about this and started this thread a few days ago.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=136386
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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Dolly towed a GP and a 05 Cabrio.

Am currently flat towing a Cooper Clubman. No problems. The Cabrio was an automatic, the Clubman is a stick.

Originally Posted by Jeff S.
When I ordered my Clubman S I was of the impression that the steering wheel would lock when the ignition is off and the key not in place. Tha tis what I was looking for to be able to tow dolly the vehicle behind our motorhome. The new BMW electronics does not require nor include the locking of the steering wheel. However the ownerrs manual refers to the steering wheel locking. Mine doew not seem to lock. What have others found?

Has anyone towed a MINI either flat towing or on a dolly?
 
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