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Motor vehicle control system

  • US 5,014,038 A
  • Filed: 03/15/1989
  • Issued: 05/07/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/14/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A control system for a motor vehicle of the type including a steering system having a steering column, an ignition switch having an "on" position and a "key in/lock" position, and means operative in response to movement of said ignition switch to the "key in/lock" position to lock the steering column, said control system comprising:

  • (A) sensor means operative to sense the vehicle speed and generate a speed signal; and

    (B) control means receiving said speed signal and operative in response to a sensed vehicle speed in excess of a predetermined speed to preclude movement of said ignition switch to the "key in/lock " position.

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