I installed a CLB today...
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From: Slower than a speeding bullet................ Fort Lauderdale, FL
I installed a CLB today...
After having it sit on my kitchen counter for about 6 months, I finally put it in today. Talk about procrastination 
I watched/assisted fellow forum member Pedro install his CLB yesterday.
We were going to do mine today, but I decided to try and do it myself instead.
It took about 30 minutes and went very smoothly following online installation instructions. It went much smoother having watched someone do it to theirs first. His took about an hour to finish.
It's so much easier the second time.
Now I don't have to drop it at the dealer and let them remove my steering wheel to do the recall.
I watched/assisted fellow forum member Pedro install his CLB yesterday.
We were going to do mine today, but I decided to try and do it myself instead.
It took about 30 minutes and went very smoothly following online installation instructions. It went much smoother having watched someone do it to theirs first. His took about an hour to finish.
It's so much easier the second time.
Now I don't have to drop it at the dealer and let them remove my steering wheel to do the recall.
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From: Lost in the Pine Barrens with only ketchup and relish packs, New Jersey
Originally Posted by Mr. Wonderful
After having it sit on my kitchen counter for about 6 months
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From: Fort Wayne IN
Originally Posted by tommybilt
I have a 6 speed and when the key is not in the ignition the column does not lock. Does this mean that I am immune to the column locking up on me?
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From: Slower than a speeding bullet................ Fort Lauderdale, FL
Originally Posted by tommybilt
I have a 6 speed and when the key is not in the ignition the column does not lock. Does this mean that I am immune to the column locking up on me?
If you can turn the steering wheel with the key out, your set.
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From: Slower than a speeding bullet................ Fort Lauderdale, FL
Originally Posted by 99magredcoupe
Mine has been sitting in my glove compartment for about a month, I am waiting for it to just self install!
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It sounds like you either have the CLB installed or you have had a dealer fix with a K harness or someone has removed your locking plate.
All three should provide you varying degrees of protection.
Some on the forum have reported K harness failure. I have not read a CLB failure.
All three should provide you varying degrees of protection.
Some on the forum have reported K harness failure. I have not read a CLB failure.
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Originally Posted by 99magredcoupe
Mine has been sitting in my glove compartment for about a month, I am waiting for it to just self install!
if I were you, I would install that puppy like yesterday... I did the very same thing... and you'll never guess what happened as a result 
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wouldn't wait for those who haven't installed CLB.
Mine locked up between time I ordered kit and its delivery.
Was able to overcome it with the manual yank the steering wheel method thanks to the Forum.
CLB went on in about 40 minutes (with help of professional mechanic friend)
Mine locked up between time I ordered kit and its delivery.
Was able to overcome it with the manual yank the steering wheel method thanks to the Forum.
CLB went on in about 40 minutes (with help of professional mechanic friend)
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Good move getting the CLB installed - you never know when that gremlin will rear its ugly head.
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Why not have the second recall done. I did and they put in a harness and replaced locking plate. Doesn't this take care of the problem?
Didn't cost me a thing. I got the"not a recall" letter, just told them I was getting the "pull key" error as Rich said and they did recall.
Didn't cost me a thing. I got the"not a recall" letter, just told them I was getting the "pull key" error as Rich said and they did recall.
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From: Slower than a speeding bullet................ Fort Lauderdale, FL
Originally Posted by VERTC5
Why not have the second recall done. I did and they put in a harness and replaced locking plate. Doesn't this take care of the problem?
Didn't cost me a thing. I got the"not a recall" letter, just told them I was getting the "pull key" error as Rich said and they did recall.
Didn't cost me a thing. I got the"not a recall" letter, just told them I was getting the "pull key" error as Rich said and they did recall.
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From: St. Petersburg FL
Originally Posted by Mr. Wonderful
Replaced locking plate ? You want to REMOVE the locking plate or install a CLB. That is what the newest recall does.
