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Good luck! Please post again when you figure out your problem.
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I tried a google search for the TSB also and couldn't find it. Here's what my invoice says:
Replaced Steering Column Lock Motor As Per TSB #PIC5367.
The phone number to Jack Schmitt Chevy where I had the work done is 618-628-2500. They may be able to help you locate the TSB.
Replaced Steering Column Lock Motor As Per TSB #PIC5367.
The phone number to Jack Schmitt Chevy where I had the work done is 618-628-2500. They may be able to help you locate the TSB.
#44
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I have a manual ’05 Z51. There is a difference with how the car starts now. Before I brought the car in for repair, I would push the start button and hear the sound of an electrical motor spin inside the steering column for just about a second before the engine started. Now after the fix, the engine starts right when I push the button. There’s no delay anymore. I bought the car 2 ½ years ago and it had always had this one-second delay from the time I pushed the start button to the time the engine started. I thought this was normal. I realize now that it was a symptom of the problem.
Good luck! Please post again when you figure out your problem.
Good luck! Please post again when you figure out your problem.
#45
I finally got a call today from the dealership saying that they found the problem. They said it was the theft deterrent system. It had to be reprogrammed. They were going to put my radio back in and I should have it back tomorrow. Sounds very interesting, don't you think?
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I finally got a call today from the dealership saying that they found the problem. They said it was the theft deterrent system. It had to be reprogrammed. They were going to put my radio back in and I should have it back tomorrow. Sounds very interesting, don't you think?
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I finally got a call today from the dealership saying that they found the problem. They said it was the theft deterrent system. It had to be reprogrammed. They were going to put my radio back in and I should have it back tomorrow. Sounds very interesting, don't you think?
#48
I have the same as you, 05 m6 z51. I'm going to pick it up today so I will check when I get it. The funny thing is that the service guy called me yesterday and said that when they went to wash it, it kept stalling out. They had to clean the throttle body and reprogram the computer for that too. Way too many thing going wrong in this last month
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#50
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It still amazes me that after 7 years of Column Lock HELL with the C5's that GM did not get it right either with the C6. Utterly amazing.
#51
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I've got an 05 m6 Z51 with the exact same problem. I disconnect the battery and it fixes it every time. I also have a gas cap that wont stay shut (I have to manually pull a lever inside the trunk and then close the lid every time). I also have this crazy traction control freakout that occures every once in a while. It basically lockes up the wheels and makes the car undrivable, and I have to turn the car off, open the doors, then close the doors and start the engine and it works just fine. It has happened about 10 times in the last 2 years of me owning the car.
Has anyone found a cheaper fix?
Has anyone found a cheaper fix?
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I've got an 05 m6 Z51 with the exact same problem. I disconnect the battery and it fixes it every time. I also have a gas cap that wont stay shut (I have to manually pull a lever inside the trunk and then close the lid every time). I also have this crazy traction control freakout that occures every once in a while. It basically lockes up the wheels and makes the car undrivable, and I have to turn the car off, open the doors, then close the doors and start the engine and it works just fine. It has happened about 10 times in the last 2 years of me owning the car.
Has anyone found a cheaper fix?
Has anyone found a cheaper fix?
Good luck!
#53
Had this starting problem for the first time today! I had to push my car down an incline to pop the clucth to get it to start, once i got home i discovered this thread! Saved me a trip to the dealership, disconnected the battery and problem gone... for now... worried that Im going to have to shell out 1000 dollars to get this problem fixed
05 6spd non-z51 and i have the delay when i push the start button.
05 6spd non-z51 and i have the delay when i push the start button.
#54
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Disconnect the "Positive" post only. No need to do the negative post. I carry a 10mm wrench with me at all times just for this. When you disconnect the positive post you will hear the column lock churn into proper position. Reattach post and off on your merry way ....
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Had this starting problem for the first time today! I had to push my car down an incline to pop the clucth to get it to start, once i got home i discovered this thread! Saved me a trip to the dealership, disconnected the battery and problem gone... for now... worried that Im going to have to shell out 1000 dollars to get this problem fixed
05 6spd non-z51 and i have the delay when i push the start button.
05 6spd non-z51 and i have the delay when i push the start button.