Column Lock Bypass: best price
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$45.95 here:
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...d=220&pcid=156
and $49.95 here:
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...859c5f69cc7fac
They both do the same job.
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...d=220&pcid=156
and $49.95 here:
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...859c5f69cc7fac
They both do the same job.
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$49 at Corvetes of houston. Worth the money. The latest GM fix (removing the plate) does not address other issues so it is NOT the same solution as the CLB. CLB still remains as your best bet right now. Its only $49. Do it and dont get stranded
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Originally Posted by Bubbletop409
Take it to a dealer, the job is free, short, and painless. What more do you want?
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Larry
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Guess it depends on your dealer, but there are numerous horror stories out there how dealers screw things up. I also do not want them reprogramming my computer to cut fuel if there is a problem. My CLB works fine...
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Originally Posted by WWK888
Guess it depends on your dealer, but there are numerous horror stories out there how dealers screw things up. I also do not want them reprogramming my computer to cut fuel if there is a problem. My CLB works fine...
I am sure there are some dealers and techs that are less qualified than others, I am not repeating second hand stories, only telling of my personal experience. The job was done quickly, professionally, and at no charge. There is no reprograming involved in the latest procedure. To each their own, I'm happy with the path I choose, time will tell if it was the correct one.
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From: Longview Texas
Originally Posted by MARK's_C5TT
The latest GM fix (removing the plate) does not address other issues so it is NOT the same solution as the CLB.
Actually, I think the latest GM recall addresses more issues than the aftermarket CLB.
The Gm recall installs a wiring harness with a relay that does essentially the same job as the relay in the CLB, plus it removes the lockplate so there is no chance the pin can ever engage the lockplate over time, and it keeps the actuator in the circuit to maintain the same electrical loads.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Mar 14, 2006 at 06:32 PM.
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So I called to make an appointment to do the recall now, since they do remove the column lock(talked to the Service Advisor), but he did say that they do reprogram the computer so it knows that there is no column lock.
This is the same advisor that told me not to do the previous recall since it did not fix anything...
This is the same advisor that told me not to do the previous recall since it did not fix anything...
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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
Actually, I think the latest GM recall addresses more issues than the aftermarket CLB.
The Gm recall installs a wiring harness with a relay that does essentially the same job as the relay in the CLB, plus it removes the lockplate so there is no chance the pin can ever engage the lockplate over time, and it keeps the actuator in the circuit to maintain the same electrical loads.
The Gm recall installs a wiring harness with a relay that does essentially the same job as the relay in the CLB, plus it removes the lockplate so there is no chance the pin can ever engage the lockplate over time, and it keeps the actuator in the circuit to maintain the same electrical loads.
I have heard there is another issue regarding fuel cutoff even with the fix. Perhaps someone will chime in on that.
Then there is the issue of the plate removal. This then means that your steeing wheel cant lock, a feature that was designed as a theft deterrent which many like having. In effect, this fix removes functionality that should be there - correct me if I'm wrong
Finally, there now exists a skeptical attitude towards GM because of its track record involving past CL fixes that really arent fixes. And whereas its quite possible that GM may have in fact finally solved the problem this time around, owners are saying, "Ya, we've heard that before" and arent willing to be bothered when there is a simple solution that has been in place for quite some time
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