CLB Installation Question
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CLB Installation Question
I'm in the midst of the doing many things on the interior, and one of them is the CLB. The instructions state for the wheel to be locked before you plug in the cigarette adapter, but I cannot get my wheel to lock. (The keys are out, and I can spin the wheel completely from left to right).
1) Am I doing something wrong as to where my wheel won't lock?
2) Does it matter that the wheel isn't locked?
I've got an '04 coupe that has had the CL recall work done.
[edit]It is a MN6[/edit]
1) Am I doing something wrong as to where my wheel won't lock?
2) Does it matter that the wheel isn't locked?
I've got an '04 coupe that has had the CL recall work done.
[edit]It is a MN6[/edit]
Last edited by photocopy; Mar 24, 2005 at 07:10 PM.
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Originally Posted by photocopy
Hah! I knew I forgot one detail. I actually have a MN6.
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If you have a six speed and can fully turn the wheel, I'd bet the prior owner already installed the CLB. Take off the lower dash panel and check to see if the device is installed.
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Originally Posted by photocopy
I cannot get my wheel to lock. (The keys are out, and I can spin the wheel completely from left to right).
It is a MN6
It is a MN6
The cigarette lighter power adapter is just to power the actuator to the unlocked position before you disconnect the actuator and install the bypass. If the actuator is already in the unlocked position, then you can just install the bypass. The problem is usually that the actuator is stuck in the locked position, and you cannot get it to unlock, not vise versa.
I installed the GM Harness K kit on my 2004 Z06, AND removed the lockplate, so there is no chance mine will ever lock again.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Mar 24, 2005 at 08:34 PM.
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I finally got it. I'm not sure what the deal was. I started the car, shut it off, turned the wheel, and after three repetitions of that, I finally got the wheel to lock. I am the original owner, so it did not exist. But it exists now. As well as a new Hurst Shifter, and the cabling to hook up the iPod. It's been a productive night.
Thanks for posting the outcome. DIYer's rock. 
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I think I just set the record... after reading the directions, it only took me 4 minutes to get the thing installed!
(I already had the entire dash out becuase I'm putting LED's in my gauges ... so that time doesn't count)!
(I already had the entire dash out becuase I'm putting LED's in my gauges
... so that time doesn't count)!
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Originally Posted by love my car
i just ordered mine im going to be scared to do it when it comes that ill screw it up.
The hardest part is getting the dash panels off without breaking anything. I would recommend that you remove the console and the trim plate around the radio before you remove the panel below the steering column instead of trying to "flex" the radio trim panel out of the way as most instructions say to do it.
While you have the radio trim panel out, you might as well install a Hurst shifter too!
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You were lucky - they dont always lock closed.
Here is a good site if you need help installing
http://97vette.com/howto/columnlock/index.html
Here is a good site if you need help installing
http://97vette.com/howto/columnlock/index.html
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Hey Mark, glad to see you got it figured out. I met you at the Hooters cruise in the fall. Hope to see you soon and one of the Chicago crew events
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Originally Posted by FrankTank
Hey Mark, glad to see you got it figured out. I met you at the Hooters cruise in the fall. Hope to see you soon and one of the Chicago crew events
I'm definitely looking forward to some events when the weather is a bit better than it is right now.