Hi tangle wood

< " In older cars it was very dangerous to turn the key off while moving as there was a likelihood of engaging the steering lock. That's not possible now unless park is selected.">

You are right of course. The Fiat 124S that I had an accelerator problem with.I did turn off the engine not knowing about the potential problem that I could have had.

I didn't have any problem then but I did have problems with it afterwards on a trip to London. I had stopped at a motorway service staion and when I tried to start my onward journey I couldn't release the steering lock. I had to have the AA come and disable the lock for me.

Best engine I ever had in a car but the worst bodywork. The mechanic where I used to get my cars serviced told me that Fiat engines are like Italian wives - they need flogging hard and often.    lol


cheers

MikeL2