Stowage compartment/Seat Separator Lock positions - Which is correct?

[Keith R.]

I was performing my own Ops Check in preparation for a Chapter Meet using the new 5th edition TIM & Judging Guide. With regard to the stowage compartment between the seats, it states that the "Unlocked key position is vertical with the teeth down" and Locked is horizontal with the teeth facing the passenger side. On my car, the Unlocked position was horizontal with the teeth facing the passenger side and Locked was vertical with the teeth facing down. I'm very confident that my lock is original.

The previous 4th edition TIM & Judging Guide contradicts the 5th edition stating that "the locked position is vertical with the key teeth down" and that the unlocked position is horizontal "with the key teeth facing passenger."

Is the new 5th edition TIM & Judging Guide incorrect or do I have a lock for another year? Which is correct?

[Keith R.]

Re: Stowage compartment/Seat Separator Lock positions - Which is correct?

Any comments anyone?

[Terry D.]

Re: Stowage compartment/Seat Separator Lock positions - Which is correct?

The only comment I have is according to your statement 4th and 5th editions agree, so I don't see a problem

[Keith R.]

Re: Stowage compartment/Seat Separator Lock positions - Which is correct?

Thanks Terry. Perhaps you misread it. Take a look at it again. My lock operates as stated in the 4th edition and opposite what is stated in the 5th edition. The two editions contradict each other regarding the locked position of the compartment. The way the lock cylinder is constructed, it is impossible for it to function according to the 5th edition.

[John T.]

Re: Stowage compartment/Seat Separator Lock positions - Which is correct?

The 5th edition is incorrect. (I can say that because I wrote it.) The descriptions are reversed. The correct operation is as Keith describes it.

John

[Keith R.]

Re: Stowage compartment/Seat Separator Lock positions - Which is correct?

Thanks very much John. I figured as much. It completely took me by surprise so I pulled the whole thing apart again to figure out why it wasn't working as described. Glad to know that mine is operating correctly as designed.

The 5th edition is incorrect. (I can say that because I wrote it.) The descriptions are reversed. The correct operation is as Keith describes it.

John

[Ian G.]

Re: Stowage compartment/Seat Separator Lock positions - Which is correct?

Are you able to add this to the site errata John?

[Keith R.]

Re: Stowage compartment/Seat Separator Lock positions - Which is correct?

I think that there should be a section of the forum somewhere (perhaps in the Help Section) where members could post any discrepancies they find in the judging guides. Unless of course, there is already such an animal and I am not aware of it.

[Harry S.]

Re: Stowage compartment/Seat Separator Lock positions - Which is correct?

It's a good thought to have a place to plug information but I think you may get more opinion than fact. I like the idea of presenting the change with all the background information to the Team Leader as he is the final decision maker. There is a link on the site for approved Team Leader changes. The name of the link on the site is: Technical Information Manual and Judging Guide Errata Sheets

[Keith R.]

Re: Stowage compartment/Seat Separator Lock positions - Which is correct?

True Harry however if you go to that site, there is only one thread and one post by Dave Brigham in February 2015. Such a section of the Technical Discussion Forum only has value if it is used and updated regularly. This section is also for display only - members cannot post to it.

It's a good thought to have a place to plug information but I think you may get more opinion than fact. I like the idea of presenting the change with all the background information to the Team Leader as he is the final decision maker. There is a link on the site for approved Team Leader changes. The name of the link on the site is: Technical Information Manual and Judging Guide Errata Sheets