CLB or Recall. What would you do?
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I had the recall done (first one) and also installed a CLB. No problems at all. If you only want to do one thing though, install the CLB.
Burning Brakes
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From: Middletown PA
Originally Posted by Cat Eye Blue
Thanks everyone,
I have an '02 MN6, so I'll have the clb installed. I know you say it's easy to do, but I freak out when I see those pictures with parts taken off! I appreciate the great advice.
My wonderful wife gave the the new model Ripper for my birthday, so I'll let everyone know how it performs.
I have an '02 MN6, so I'll have the clb installed. I know you say it's easy to do, but I freak out when I see those pictures with parts taken off! I appreciate the great advice.
My wonderful wife gave the the new model Ripper for my birthday, so I'll let everyone know how it performs.
Are you going to install the Ripper yourself?
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From: small town in S.E Pa. PA
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I put in a CLB six years ago,,,, it is the way to go...
with respect to the column lock issue, the first mistake you can make is taking it to the dealer to fix this, the second thing is letting them touch your car...
This is the sixth attempt to fix this issue...even before the first recall.. dont ask me how I know,,,
with respect to the column lock issue, the first mistake you can make is taking it to the dealer to fix this, the second thing is letting them touch your car...
This is the sixth attempt to fix this issue...even before the first recall.. dont ask me how I know,,,
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Another vote for CLB - why tie the car up at the dealership service department, risk all the headaches associated with the car being there and finally to continue to encounter problems and issues. This is so simple, that even I can give you the right answer.
As far as doing the work yourself - the only way you are ever going to gain any confidence about your own skills and the car is to do simple things like this yourself. Start small....
As far as doing the work yourself - the only way you are ever going to gain any confidence about your own skills and the car is to do simple things like this yourself. Start small....
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From: pasadena in the great state of TEXAS
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a monkey can install a clb. get the instructions from the forum and go for it:thumbsps. if you live near houston i'll help you......
Last edited by hdff; May 22, 2006 at 10:08 AM.
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The C5 mantra for worry free motoring is ...CLB>>>CLB>>>CLB>>>CLB
If you can work a screwdriver and can unclip an electrical connector and peel some release liner off double sided tape, you can do the install...
If you can work a screwdriver and can unclip an electrical connector and peel some release liner off double sided tape, you can do the install...
Melting Slicks
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From: Folsom Lake CA
Originally Posted by xtream1
Could you please tell us where the relay is and whether the CLB neds to be re-installed or will things function fine by just pulling the relay?
Burning Brakes
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From: Middletown PA
Offer a local Vette owner a beer to help you. That's all it would take, one beer, because the job will be done before he could finish one beer...even if he's chugging it, ha, ha. 
There's so much more risk of your car getting messed up if you take it to a dealers/mechanic, i.e. grease on the seats/carpet, joy riding, doing burnouts, scratching or breaking interior plastic trim. You are much safer and have much more control by doing it yourself.
There's so much more risk of your car getting messed up if you take it to a dealers/mechanic, i.e. grease on the seats/carpet, joy riding, doing burnouts, scratching or breaking interior plastic trim. You are much safer and have much more control by doing it yourself.
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From: Boston MA
Originally Posted by Zuti
I had the most current recall done. The locking pin is removed during this recall, so there is no chance of the column locking. It went fine and I've had no problems. By the way, I have an mn6. Zuti
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From: small town in S.E Pa. PA
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Originally Posted by Ginzo
I did the same but now I am hearing that the new recall has relay issues and I am keeping my fingers crossed. If you already have the CLB kit I would try that first.
Ocne the dealer reflashes your PCM, you will be prone to fuel shut off ...its just the latest wrinkle in the column lock saga..this is happening every day with the latest fix.
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Here are the instructions for the CLB install...very easy, trust me.
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=24
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=24