Will installing column lock bypass stop my column lock problem ?
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Will installing column lock bypass stop my column lock problem ?
I have taken my 2000 Vette to the dealer twice for the column lock bypass recall. Now just about every time I start I get the "Pull the key and wait 10 seconds" reminder. I know this isn't right.
Will getting the lock bypass part get rid of this problem ? If not, what else can I do ?
Will getting the lock bypass part get rid of this problem ? If not, what else can I do ?
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If your steering wheel will lock and unlock right now get the CLB and you'll never get the message again. It goes in circuit instead of the CL and simulates the CL. This will stop those messages from coming up. Do it before the CL locks and will not unlock anymore. Keep us posted.
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If your car is a 6 speed, and you had the latest GM recall done, the Colum Lock Bypass will keep your colum from locking, however, you could still have problems if your computer or Bypass kit get confused, your fuel will be shut off and you'll still be stuck, since the latest Wonderful GM recall for 6 speeds is only to reflash your computer to shut off fuel supply if it senses a problem with your colum lock.
If you have an automatic, get the Colum Lock Bypass kit, or get the GM recall and you have no worries.
no real fix for 6 speeds
If you have an automatic, get the Colum Lock Bypass kit, or get the GM recall and you have no worries.
no real fix for 6 speeds
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Make sure when you took your vette to the dealer that they performed the correct procedure as the procedure changed from year to year and manual to automatic. When I took mine, (99 manual trans) they performed the CLB recall for a 2000 auto because they "STATED" that they performed the recall that came up for my vin #. I think there may be a problem with the computer program that dealers use to decipher vin #'s. I guess it would be too much trouble for them to actually know what the vin # means... (sorry for the minor rant 
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Read this Thread/Sticky from the C5 Tech section.
Lot's of good info here that should answer your questions.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...483&forum_id=1
Lot's of good info here that should answer your questions.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...483&forum_id=1
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Originally Posted by PugLover
I have a 2001 and do not have the column lock problem, thus far. Should I be concerned? What years had the problem? Any help would be appreciated.
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I have taken it to the dealer twice for the recall. I have a 2000 A4. While the column no longer locks, last week I got stuck, the car wouldn't move far, with my engine getting cut off and I got the message " Service Column Lock".
First if this happens on the road, What is the way I get around this and get my car started ?
Second How do I keep this from happening again ? The dealer said they applied all of the fixes according to the recall from GM and there was nothing else they could do. Would the CLB definitely take care of this or is there something deeper wrong ?
Oh and what fuses should I remove that will prevent this ?
First if this happens on the road, What is the way I get around this and get my car started ?
Second How do I keep this from happening again ? The dealer said they applied all of the fixes according to the recall from GM and there was nothing else they could do. Would the CLB definitely take care of this or is there something deeper wrong ?
Oh and what fuses should I remove that will prevent this ?
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Originally Posted by COHMATT
The bypass will keep your wheel from locking. If your wheel is not locked and you are getting this message you may need to pull the two fuses and see if that helps.
Which two fuses ?
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Originally Posted by Doughan
If your Vette is an automatic tranny, then it doesn't have the column lock. GM stopped putting the column lock on A4's starting in 2001. If it's a MN6, get the CLB!
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Get the CLB and you should be trouble free from then on. I've had mine installed for a year now and not one instance of column lock.
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A couple of tips from someone that just went through this 2 days ago :
Make sure your battery is fully charged.
Turn off all electronics (ie. close the door, leave your foot off the brake, A/C, etc)
If the above items don't help, turn your wheel hard to the left and right while pulling down. This last tip was the one that worked for me. THEN you can install the bypass. Installing the bypass on a locked wheel will not help you in the least.
If all else fails, you will probably need to have it towed.
Make sure your battery is fully charged.
Turn off all electronics (ie. close the door, leave your foot off the brake, A/C, etc)
If the above items don't help, turn your wheel hard to the left and right while pulling down. This last tip was the one that worked for me. THEN you can install the bypass. Installing the bypass on a locked wheel will not help you in the least.
If all else fails, you will probably need to have it towed.
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Originally Posted by Mixman
I just talked to my dealer. They said that GM is now telling them to replace the column lock motor and remove the relay put there.
Does this sound right ?
Does this sound right ?
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Having the wheel lock is no longer my problem. The recall DID take care of that. What didn't take care of is my getting the "Pull Key, wait 10 Seconds" and the "Service Column Lock" messages, with the engine cutting off. This is what I want to cure, both temporarily, if stranded, and permanently if possible.
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Originally Posted by Mixman
Having the wheel lock is no longer my problem. The recall DID take care of that. What didn't take care of is my getting the "Pull Key, wait 10 Seconds" and the "Service Column Lock" messages, with the engine cutting off. This is what I want to cure, both temporarily, if stranded, and permanently if possible.
I'll wait for someone else with more knowledge to chime in before I carve that assumption in stone.