[Z06] Column Lock Recall...Problems HELP!
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Instructor
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From: Blackfoot Idaho
Here's an update!
Yesterday: The dealer talked with GM on 3 different occasions. The first two required the dealer to do a variety of diagnostics and specific voltages and ground checks. Absolutely nothing could be found amiss. The battery was tested to be sure there was not a problem there. The final discussion was "What do we do Now"? The end result, the relay was removed and the electronics were returned to stock. The lockplate was not reinstalled. The warranty remains intact. I drove it home yesterday and drove it tonight. So far-So good.
GM, the dealer, and I consider the problem resolved. Keep your fingers crossed.
Decon
Yesterday: The dealer talked with GM on 3 different occasions. The first two required the dealer to do a variety of diagnostics and specific voltages and ground checks. Absolutely nothing could be found amiss. The battery was tested to be sure there was not a problem there. The final discussion was "What do we do Now"? The end result, the relay was removed and the electronics were returned to stock. The lockplate was not reinstalled. The warranty remains intact. I drove it home yesterday and drove it tonight. So far-So good.
GM, the dealer, and I consider the problem resolved. Keep your fingers crossed.
Decon
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From: Longview Texas
Originally Posted by Decon
GM, the dealer, and I consider the problem resolved. Keep your fingers crossed.
Decon
Decon
The column cannot physically lock, but the BCM has to know the actuator is in the unlocked position or it will cut the fuel.
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Instructor
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From: Blackfoot Idaho
TEXHAWK0,
Understood, but what are the chances of that happening?? The recall is for the column locking meaning the tapered lock pin doesn't disengage from the lockplate.
Isn't there the same chance that the CLB relay from COH would/could fail?
Have I misunderstood the real problem here?
Thanks,
Understood, but what are the chances of that happening?? The recall is for the column locking meaning the tapered lock pin doesn't disengage from the lockplate.
Isn't there the same chance that the CLB relay from COH would/could fail?
Have I misunderstood the real problem here?
Thanks,
Team Owner
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From: salem OR
Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
It is, until the actuator fails and the BCM shuts off the fuel.
The column cannot physically lock, but the BCM has to know the actuator is in the unlocked position or it will cut the fuel.
The column cannot physically lock, but the BCM has to know the actuator is in the unlocked position or it will cut the fuel.
I took mine in for the first recall,never had a problem.
I have full GMPP warranty till 9-07
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From: Longview Texas
Originally Posted by Decon
TEXHAWK0,
Understood, but what are the chances of that happening?? The recall is for the column locking meaning the tapered lock pin doesn't disengage from the lockplate.
Isn't there the same chance that the CLB relay from COH would/could fail?
Have I misunderstood the real problem here?
Thanks,
Understood, but what are the chances of that happening?? The recall is for the column locking meaning the tapered lock pin doesn't disengage from the lockplate.
Isn't there the same chance that the CLB relay from COH would/could fail?
Have I misunderstood the real problem here?
Thanks,
If the actuator ever fails, you can always just plug in a relay harness to get home.
Instructor
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From: Los Angeles CA
if anyone has a 98 that has the column lock or 10 second
check out this thread. I know everyone already knows about the recall but i got an additional letter about the 10 second pull key problem. if you guys want to read the letter or me to email it to you i received from gm let me know or you can read it at
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1379075
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1379075
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Originally Posted by Z06-Goose
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That's why I haven't bothered doing ,ime/ Many will argue that is a matter of time before I regret not doing this. 5 years, no issues yet
The moral of the story: Just because you haven't seen the problem yet doesn't mean you won't have one in the future. I never thought I would see this problem considering my VIN didn't come up on any of the recalls.
Racer
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From: Wichita Kansas Kansas
I had the exact same problem with my 2003 Z06 2 weeks ago.
The dealer checked everything trying to find the problem. They finally removed the K harness that they had installed in February and installed the lock bybass that I took to them. No problems since then.
The dealer checked everything trying to find the problem. They finally removed the K harness that they had installed in February and installed the lock bybass that I took to them. No problems since then.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Cedar Rapids Iowa
Originally Posted by hotcranium
For the first time today I had a column lock failure on my 01 vert 6MN. The flatbed was on it's way when I decided to try rocking the wheel left and right hard against the stops with the key removed. After doing this, I put the key in and started it up with the wheel free and with no failure codes. The dealer was pretty clueless and suggested it may be a battery problem. I informed him that I had just put a brand new battery in this weekend and I wasn't buying it. He wants me to bring it in but I think I'll just install a bypass. Just ordered one from http://www.thunderracing.com/
The moral of the story: Just because you haven't seen the problem yet doesn't mean you won't have one in the future. I never thought I would see this problem considering my VIN didn't come up on any of the recalls.
The moral of the story: Just because you haven't seen the problem yet doesn't mean you won't have one in the future. I never thought I would see this problem considering my VIN didn't come up on any of the recalls.
It might be sort of like a bad starter that hits a worn spot on the brushes. The car won't start. Then you hit the starter with a hammer and it jiggles the starter off its dead spot and the car will then start. The car may then start flawlessly for a long time but you know that dead spot is there and you will eventually hit it again.
