I need SERIOUS CF HELP!!!!!!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Murrieta ca
I need SERIOUS CF HELP!!!!!!
Ok so I have friend in town (ford lover) thats been wanting to get a ride in my Z06. So I told her I would take her to pick up dinner in the Z.
I get in and its says pull key and wait 10 seconds ???? ITS NEVER DONT THAT BEFORE?? (I have seen posts about it)
I pull key and wait ......
Put key in and it says SERVICE COLUMN LOCK!!!!!! ......I have already had the GM recall performed and now my steering wheel is locked!!!! So I take the key out and put it back in .......
Then it gives me LOW OIL LEVEL !!!!!!!!
WTH is going on? I was thinking maybe battery related but I wouldnt expect my wheel to lock. I need to figure out how to get to work and how to get the car to the shop now as my wheel doesnt turn and I dont have enough room for them to tow it out????
HELP ME CF
I get in and its says pull key and wait 10 seconds ???? ITS NEVER DONT THAT BEFORE?? (I have seen posts about it)
I pull key and wait ......
Put key in and it says SERVICE COLUMN LOCK!!!!!! ......I have already had the GM recall performed and now my steering wheel is locked!!!! So I take the key out and put it back in .......
Then it gives me LOW OIL LEVEL !!!!!!!!
WTH is going on? I was thinking maybe battery related but I wouldnt expect my wheel to lock. I need to figure out how to get to work and how to get the car to the shop now as my wheel doesnt turn and I dont have enough room for them to tow it out????
HELP ME CF
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Burning Brakes
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Well I have been reading all the column lock threads but now I am trying to figure out what I should do to spend the least amount possible to fix it without wasting time as I need to figure out how to get the car to the shop tommorrow. Im thinking maybe the battery but I am not sure I should go throw money at a battery I may not need......
Shawn
Shawn
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i knew one of the ways of unlocking it was jerking the wheel really hard, but you can only do that once so if you try it be sure to drive it to teh dealer .. or pulling a fuse .. i dont have any info unfortunetly.
sorry .. maybe the sticky at the top might help
sorry .. maybe the sticky at the top might help
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Low batteries have been known to throw false codes, but I wouldnt bet on it. I am wondering why you even bothered with the recall since you have a Z06 (manual), the fix does absolutely nothing to fix the real problem. Try check your battery, maybe charge it and see what happens. Once you get it unlocked install a CLB and dont worry about it anymore. Good luck!
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Burning Brakes
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What are the ways to unlock it so I can at least get it to a dealer?? I will definitely be doing the CLB. The recall was done when I took it in for a oil change so I didnt do much research on it.........
I tried jerking the wheel to no avail....is there a fuse I can pull???
I tried jerking the wheel to no avail....is there a fuse I can pull???
Pro
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Shawn,
Try this. It worked on two seperate occasions for me. I can't remember if I had the ignition key turned to "on" or "off", so try it both ways. "SNAP" the steering wheel "HARD" left, then right, a couple of times. Mine released, both times I had this problem.
Good Luck
Barry
Try this. It worked on two seperate occasions for me. I can't remember if I had the ignition key turned to "on" or "off", so try it both ways. "SNAP" the steering wheel "HARD" left, then right, a couple of times. Mine released, both times I had this problem.
Good Luck
Barry
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Try jerking on the wheel violently while turning your ignition on and off (do not start the car). It may take a while but people have used this method successfully. Some have used a rubber hammer to the steering column to try knock it free.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Burning Brakes
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If mine is battery related will putting in a new battery unlock it or not?? Im thinking a new battery isnt a bad thing and should only set me back $100 ...Im going to try the jerk method in the morning so if it works I should be able to hopefully get to the dealership......
If anyone has other suggestions or methods please keep themcoming...I will be checking the forum first thing in the morning for more help.
Shawn
If anyone has other suggestions or methods please keep themcoming...I will be checking the forum first thing in the morning for more help.
Shawn
Drifting
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From: Carson City, NV
Originally Posted by smacz28
If mine is battery related will putting in a new battery unlock it or not?? Im thinking a new battery isnt a bad thing and should only set me back $100 ...Im going to try the jerk method in the morning so if it works I should be able to hopefully get to the dealership......
If anyone has other suggestions or methods please keep themcoming...I will be checking the forum first thing in the morning for more help.
Shawn
If anyone has other suggestions or methods please keep themcoming...I will be checking the forum first thing in the morning for more help.
Shawn
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Probably too late, but...
I had this same problem on my baby. 2001 Coupe. First time, I had to have a flatbed come and take it to the dealer. Whatever they did, didn't eliminate the issue.
I tried this method probably 4 times after the initial lock-up and haven't had any problems since...
Put key in ignition.
Using left hand, pull downward hard on right side of wheel, like making a hard right turn. I mean you really have to put a lot of force behind it, but KEEP THE PRESSURE ON THE WHEEL!!! Don't jerk or stop, just pretend you're making a hard right turn continuously.
Turn key on.
Wheel will break loose.
It took me probably about 5 tries before I was able to do it successfully, but it worked. When it happened again, I did it again. It happened to me probably 4 times since, and all within a tight amount of time, I would say in probably 2 months.
Since the last time, which was last year, about June or July, I have not had a problem.
Hope this helps.
I tried this method probably 4 times after the initial lock-up and haven't had any problems since...
Put key in ignition.
Using left hand, pull downward hard on right side of wheel, like making a hard right turn. I mean you really have to put a lot of force behind it, but KEEP THE PRESSURE ON THE WHEEL!!! Don't jerk or stop, just pretend you're making a hard right turn continuously.
Turn key on.
Wheel will break loose.
It took me probably about 5 tries before I was able to do it successfully, but it worked. When it happened again, I did it again. It happened to me probably 4 times since, and all within a tight amount of time, I would say in probably 2 months.
Since the last time, which was last year, about June or July, I have not had a problem.
Hope this helps.
Pro
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From: TX
Originally Posted by smacz28
What are the ways to unlock it so I can at least get it to a dealer?? I will definitely be doing the CLB. The recall was done when I took it in for a oil change so I didnt do much research on it.........
I tried jerking the wheel to no avail....is there a fuse I can pull???
I tried jerking the wheel to no avail....is there a fuse I can pull???
Iv had to do it about 3 times now
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From what you're describing the battery is most likely your problem. If you have another car with a good battery it's worth a try. If there's not enough current draw what you describe will in fact occur. Check your battery for leaks and keep us posted on the results. Good luck I hope you get in going. 
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Originally Posted by SPD KILZ
Try harder! It going to be painfull almost as if you are going to break off the wheel! Iv had to do it about 3 times now
Iv had to do it about 3 times now
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Burning Brakes
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From: Murrieta ca
Ok guys....I went and got a battery this morning.....I used the above method of pulling on the wheel REAL hard and unlocked it BEFORE I installed the battery. Installed the battery and turned the key..........NO messages NO lock ........
Am I safe to just head to work or should I be heading to the dealership just in case????
Let me know guys.
Shawn
Am I safe to just head to work or should I be heading to the dealership just in case????
Let me know guys.
Shawn
Drifting
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If it were me, I'd first have ordered the CLB so its on the way. Then I'd head to work. It appears you had a weak battery.
BTW, when you put a VOM on the battery posts, how many volts does it read? It would be nice when this comes up again to know at what point the battery voltage is so low it causes this problem.
I'd also keep an eye on your new battery for awhile. Check the voltage when you park it for the day or night, then check it again before you start it to see if you are experiencing a voltage drop. If so, this problem is going to happen again, even with a new battery.
..rickko..
BTW, when you put a VOM on the battery posts, how many volts does it read? It would be nice when this comes up again to know at what point the battery voltage is so low it causes this problem.
I'd also keep an eye on your new battery for awhile. Check the voltage when you park it for the day or night, then check it again before you start it to see if you are experiencing a voltage drop. If so, this problem is going to happen again, even with a new battery.
..rickko..