CLB Hazards
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Burning Brakes
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From: Lexington KY
CLB Hazards
Got the pull key message recently. Column unlocked uneventfully though. I ordered the CLB which will arrive from Vettes o' Houston on Mon. Now I read that the bypass doesn't necessarily solve the prob. and that the column may, indeed, lock WHILE DRIVING.....EVEN REAL FAST 
. Has anyone had this happen.
. Has anyone had this happen.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by bozo4onion
Now I read that the bypass doesn't necessarily solve the prob. and that the column may, indeed, lock WHILE DRIVING.....EVEN REAL FAST . Has anyone had this happen.
. Has anyone had this happen.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Lexington KY
Originally Posted by LV_2_XLR8
That's impossible, as the CLB disconnects the motor electrically.
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Originally Posted by bozo4onion
I read that the pin can fall back down into the disk...???? Hoping this is some freaky worst case scenario thingie.
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The CLB makes the computer THINK the column is functioning normally.
Some early C5's (97,98) the bypass would not work, but for most I would say the CLB works fine....probably 98% if installed properly work fine.
Some early C5's (97,98) the bypass would not work, but for most I would say the CLB works fine....probably 98% if installed properly work fine.
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Originally Posted by FrankTank
The CLB makes the computer THINK the column is functioning normally.
Some early C5's (97,98) the bypass would not work, but for most I would say the CLB works fine....probably 98% if installed properly work fine.
Some early C5's (97,98) the bypass would not work, but for most I would say the CLB works fine....probably 98% if installed properly work fine.
I agree. Get the CLB. You are better off with it than without it. Be sure to clear your battery (disconnect to erase all trouble codes). Good luck to you.
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Had my CLB on for over a year now with no incidents of locking. 
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Originally Posted by bozo4onion
Got the pull key message recently. Column unlocked uneventfully though. I ordered the CLB which will arrive from Vettes o' Houston on Mon. Now I read that the bypass doesn't necessarily solve the prob. and that the column may, indeed, lock WHILE DRIVING.....EVEN REAL FAST . Has anyone had this happen.
. Has anyone had this happen.With the CLB installed the column will NOT lock ever again.
That means never, even when you want it to, like when parked......
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