[Z06] By Pass
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Racer
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By Pass
Please explain to this dumb *** what a by pass is for a column lock. I have not taken my Z06 to the dealer and frankly don't want to. How and where do I get one of these AND who would I get to install it....I have 10 thumbs and no brain for mechanical things. 
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
Originally Posted by hoogbest
Please explain to this dumb *** what a by pass is for a column lock. I have not taken my Z06 to the dealer and frankly don't want to. How and where do I get one of these AND who would I get to install it....I have 10 thumbs and no brain for mechanical things.
Read the sticky post at the top of the C5 TECH forum.
Dogface
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St. Jude Donor '15, '17
Originally Posted by hoogbest
Please explain to this dumb *** what a by pass is for a column lock. I have not taken my Z06 to the dealer and frankly don't want to. How and where do I get one of these AND who would I get to install it....I have 10 thumbs and no brain for mechanical things.
Team Owner
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From: Swansea IL
I've installed many. It's a 30 minute job at best and all you need to remove is the drivers side knee bolster (pad under the steering column). Its plu and play err drive.
The by pass will prevent a locking pin from engaging (and locking the steering column). The problem is and has been for many years now is that it sometimes fails to un-lock. Leaving you stranded and needing to call a flat-bed truck for a tow to your local Cheby dealer. Think how fun this would be out on the town on a Sat night, or on a trip when you pull nose first into a parking spot at a highway rest stop miles from home.
Pay the $55 and buy and install the by-pass. Two recalls have failed to correct the problem.
I bought mine from Thunder Racing - http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...d=220&pcid=156
I don't want to sound harsh, but if you ignore this warning you'll have only yourself to blame.
If you were near St Louis I'd install it for you, but trust me, the instructions are fool proof.
Tom
The by pass will prevent a locking pin from engaging (and locking the steering column). The problem is and has been for many years now is that it sometimes fails to un-lock. Leaving you stranded and needing to call a flat-bed truck for a tow to your local Cheby dealer. Think how fun this would be out on the town on a Sat night, or on a trip when you pull nose first into a parking spot at a highway rest stop miles from home.
Pay the $55 and buy and install the by-pass. Two recalls have failed to correct the problem.
I bought mine from Thunder Racing - http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...d=220&pcid=156
I don't want to sound harsh, but if you ignore this warning you'll have only yourself to blame.
If you were near St Louis I'd install it for you, but trust me, the instructions are fool proof.
Tom
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Syracuse NY
Just ordered, AF
AFVette, just ordered my column bypass from thunderracing. You've convinced me that I need it! 
One question, the guy on the phone said they did away with the cigarette lighter adapter. Said it was a running change, and that it wasn't necessary - and that everything is in the kit that I need. How did they get around this? 
-Mr.Z-06
One question, the guy on the phone said they did away with the cigarette lighter adapter. Said it was a running change, and that it wasn't necessary - and that everything is in the kit that I need. How did they get around this? -Mr.Z-06
6th Gear
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AFVETTE,
I am concerned about this as well. I think I work in the same building as you but I haven't been able to find you. Can you please call X-1358 at work. I bought mine used and can't tell what has been done to it. Can the dealer tell me if this is done on mine? Help!
Rich
USTCJ6-PC x-1358
I am concerned about this as well. I think I work in the same building as you but I haven't been able to find you. Can you please call X-1358 at work. I bought mine used and can't tell what has been done to it. Can the dealer tell me if this is done on mine? Help!
Rich
USTCJ6-PC x-1358
