Got this from a thrift shop for $5 yesterday.
No, the Bogota picks were not included.
Knew it was for a steering column, but not how it worked at first. The thrift shop thought the same thing, and they knew they had the key, but it was locked up and the person with the key to the keys would not be back for about 5 minutes. Bought the lock and said I’d take it out to the car and be back in a few minutes for the key.
Repicked it for the camera, but Rai’s Bogota set made very short work of this lock. Under 1 minute. 12 pins (four on each side, staggered from each other, and four more on one edge).
Took it back in (taken apart) to get the key, and they were shocked - how had I opened it? Told them I was a Harry Potter fan, and had been practicing my ‘alohomora spell’, and had to go out to the car to get my wand.
Did not tell them that Rai made the magic wand. Anyway, here is how it works… Use the key (or your picks) to unlock it. (There are no security pins)
Then remove the bottom ‘U’ shaped part.
Get to a steering wheel (preferably your own).
Put the main bar in place from behind the steering wheel, feeding the loop over the top of the horn.
Slide the ‘U’ part into the holes (fgarci… mind your manners!
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Remove the key, and close in the ‘U’ part until it fits firmly under the steering column.
The proper key, and my universal key set.
And that is how this type of steering lock works. No, don’t plan on using this lock. Got it for the unique shape and the dimple lock.
Gordon
