Looking at a C5
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Melting Slicks
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From: Kissimme now from LI,NY
Looking at a C5
So how can one tell if the column bypass issue has been done... The car is a 97 m4 with 15k miles.... The driver seat also rocks about a 1/2 but I saw those posts.. I also know to look at the leaky battery, so if there's anything else to look for please let me know...
thanks,
/joe
thanks,
/joe
Le Mans Master
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From: Communist Colorado
When you shut the car off, pull out the key & see if the wheel locks. If it does....no CLB, if no, then CLB was done. The only other thing would be to check the rear axle shaft seal. The driver side is the one that usually leaks, from what I understand. Good Luck!
Melting Slicks
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From: DFW Texas
Originally Posted by 81c3
When you shut the car off, pull out the key & see if the wheel locks. If it does....no CLB, if no, then CLB was done. The only other thing would be to check the rear axle shaft seal. The driver side is the one that usually leaks, from what I understand. Good Luck!
If you have been keeping up with the threads, then you should know what to look for. And, if it has minor issue, not that big a deal. Plenty of tech tips to fix it
Melting Slicks
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From: North Bend WA
Also, if it hasn't been done, you should contact GM to see if the car has received the latest service recall for the column lock. Not a true fix, but possibly better than nothing at all (however, the details escape me of what they actually do when they perform the recall fix). Good luck! 
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Melting Slicks
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From: Kissimme now from LI,NY
yupper..
Originally Posted by Z-07 freak
`97s either had a four speed automatic A4, or a six speed manual M6.
The last time Corvettes had a four speed manual was 1981.
The last time Corvettes had a four speed manual was 1981.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Kissimme now from LI,NY
hmmm
Originally Posted by rws.1
Is the digital display for the AC bright?
Does the key fob lock and unlock both doors?
Does the key fob lock and unlock both doors?