Pull Key - Wait 10 Seconds
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Drifting
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From: Bakersfield Ca
TorchRedRaider, your not from Lubbock are you? Texas Tech Raiders? (my home town 
) Thanks a lot for the great advice and the time you spent on the research. I will let the Chevy dealer know tomorrow morning about putting it in.
chocoholic, before I took it in, I tried my other key, and the same thing so the key is not the problem.
silver6spd C5, you are having the exact same problem I am so stay tuned, maybe you can benefit from all of this.
JCR_Indy, I don't think that was the situation at all. I know the owner and I trust him. BTW, he is a fellow forum member.
I called Thunder Racing and they will refund my money when I get the CLB back to them. I had the battery checked at Auto Zone and it tested fine. So I headed down to the Chevy dealer. Their records shows that the Column Lock recall was done back in 04. So, I told them to just fix it. "The saga continues....... tomorrow"
) Thanks a lot for the great advice and the time you spent on the research. I will let the Chevy dealer know tomorrow morning about putting it in. chocoholic, before I took it in, I tried my other key, and the same thing so the key is not the problem.
silver6spd C5, you are having the exact same problem I am so stay tuned, maybe you can benefit from all of this.
JCR_Indy, I don't think that was the situation at all. I know the owner and I trust him. BTW, he is a fellow forum member.
I called Thunder Racing and they will refund my money when I get the CLB back to them. I had the battery checked at Auto Zone and it tested fine. So I headed down to the Chevy dealer. Their records shows that the Column Lock recall was done back in 04. So, I told them to just fix it. "The saga continues....... tomorrow"
Le Mans Master
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From: Saraland Alabama
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
IMPORTANT !!!
If your steering wheel still locks when the key is removed the dealership did the wrong recall. That is the bottom line.
If you just tell them to fix it since they say that the recall was already done your repairs won't be covered by the recall and you may be facing a several hundred dollar repair bill.
When you get to the dealership show them that the steering wheel still locks when key is removed and ask them how that can happen with the recall locking plate installed. It would be impossible to lock if the recall was properly performed the first time.
Good luck !
Sanford
If your steering wheel still locks when the key is removed the dealership did the wrong recall. That is the bottom line.
If you just tell them to fix it since they say that the recall was already done your repairs won't be covered by the recall and you may be facing a several hundred dollar repair bill.
When you get to the dealership show them that the steering wheel still locks when key is removed and ask them how that can happen with the recall locking plate installed. It would be impossible to lock if the recall was properly performed the first time.
Good luck !
Sanford
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Drifting
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From: Bakersfield Ca
Thanks Sanford, I sure will. I think I mentioned that already to the service advisor, but I will be sure to repeat that when they call me with the estimate. I will let you know what happens next. Dwayne
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Drifting
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From: Bakersfield Ca
Ok, I just got a call from the Chevy dealer and the report is that the recall was NOT done properly. So much for the Baltimore area Chevy dealer. 
But, after completing the work, the tech found that something was rubbing on the steering column, so they want to check that out in the morning. But, no charge for the re-recall work. 
I want to thank everyone for your help. You all are a great bunch of guys.
But, after completing the work, the tech found that something was rubbing on the steering column, so they want to check that out in the morning. But, no charge for the re-recall work. I want to thank everyone for your help. You all are a great bunch of guys.
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Drifting
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From: Bakersfield Ca
One last update. I picked up my car yesterday afternoon and all is well now. I got a copy of the invoice and my Chevy dealer is going to bill the Chevy dealer in Baltimore $184 for the repair. I noticed on the invoice, that they also installed the GM Harness K module. Now, here is something important to note. The service advisor said that GM is still working on a better solution to this problem as there are still a few C5's out there that the recall repair still doesn't fix. But those cars will be notified when they get it figured out so they can get it fixed. So now my lady and I can take the top off and have some fun in the California sun. 
Thanks again everyone for your advice. Dwayne
Thanks again everyone for your advice. Dwayne
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Team Owner
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Originally Posted by Vetteran
I can see from your membership date you missed the extensive numbers
of threads and post relating to this problem. This is a well know issue.
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of threads and post relating to this problem. This is a well know issue.
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The question itself should have given that away.As others are saying, its a common problem and you should be getting a RECALL notice form chevy.
Instructor
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From: Annapolis MD
[QUOTE=MARK's_C5TT
As others are saying, its a common problem and you should be getting a RECALL notice form chevy.[/QUOTE]
Mark,
....I think you're missing an interesting (?) point. The recall was 'done' on the vehicle. I've got the paperwork that states it was done. And Dwayne's dealer saw the same thing when they pulled up the service record for the VIN.
-Jeff
As others are saying, its a common problem and you should be getting a RECALL notice form chevy.[/QUOTE]
Mark,
....I think you're missing an interesting (?) point. The recall was 'done' on the vehicle. I've got the paperwork that states it was done. And Dwayne's dealer saw the same thing when they pulled up the service record for the VIN.
-Jeff
Le Mans Master
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From: Saraland Alabama
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
The fact is that early in the recent recall campaign many recalls were not done properly. Many A4's had the MN6 recall done and still have the locking plate and can still lock up.
I strongly urge every driver with an A4 to grip the steering wheel and attempt to turn it back and forth with the ingition key out of the ignition. If you can't move your steering wheel you need to head to your dealership and have them do the proper recall. The locking plate must be replaced.
I strongly urge every driver with an A4 to grip the steering wheel and attempt to turn it back and forth with the ingition key out of the ignition. If you can't move your steering wheel you need to head to your dealership and have them do the proper recall. The locking plate must be replaced.
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Drifting
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From: Bakersfield Ca
Good advice FLACHUSNRET
That is right Jeff.
And the best part is that my dealer didn't charge me for it and they took care of it correctly. 
If I had to look for anything to complain about, it would have been that my car got dusty from the road work they were doing in the parking lot. But, it had been a week since the last wash so it was due.
You da man Jeff!
That is right Jeff.
And the best part is that my dealer didn't charge me for it and they took care of it correctly. If I had to look for anything to complain about, it would have been that my car got dusty from the road work they were doing in the parking lot. But, it had been a week since the last wash so it was due. You da man Jeff!
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Melting Slicks
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From: atlantic city new jersey
Originally Posted by razor2430
Godd luck Dwayne with it. Like I told you in the E-Mail it more than likely the colum lock. You could have a weak battery giving you some of those codes. My battery was going bad and my old coupe had some crazy stuff going on installed a new Optima and ran like a new car. 
Drifting
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From: Atlanta GA
[QUOTE=thevettenet CA]It's not necessarily a column lock problem. As another member posted, it could be a security issue that is preventing the car from being driven. This can happen if the key pellet or ignition cylinder is dirty. If you have both keys, try the other one. Clean the resistor pellet with some alcohol.
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I've had this issue as well but you don't get the "wait 10 seconds" message, all you get is a flashing "security" light on the dash and you have to wait 3 mins before re-inserting the key.
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I've had this issue as well but you don't get the "wait 10 seconds" message, all you get is a flashing "security" light on the dash and you have to wait 3 mins before re-inserting the key.
Instructor
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From: Annapolis MD
Originally Posted by FLACHUSNRET
The fact is that early in the recent recall campaign many recalls were not done properly. Many A4's had the MN6 recall done and still have the locking plate and can still lock up.
-Jeff
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Drifting
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From: Bakersfield Ca
That's right Jeff, that bill was for $184. But, in all honesty, I know things happen and no body is perfect. I am just glad that it all worked out and I didn't have to pay to get it fixed. It really does pay to be nice to people. Thanks a lot guys. Dwayne
Thanks a lot guys. Dwayne
