How many have NOT had a column lock problem?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,240
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From: Cedar Rapids Iowa
Originally Posted by VettRick
2001 no problems yet. Just this morning I got the "pull key, wait 10 seconds" message.
Pulled key, waited, worked fine.
Am I on borrowed time?
Pulled key, waited, worked fine.
Am I on borrowed time?
Lepus-temperamentalus
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 5,827
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by Whiteonrice
I see so many threads about column lock problems. I would like to hear from people who haven't. I have never had a problem with my car (2002 Mn6), I know, I know. What percentage of the C5s do you think have had this problem 10%, 50%, 75%?
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 19,384
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Originally Posted by mwagne16
2000 MN6 with no CLB. Actually it's been on a shelf in the garage for the past 2 years. No issues yet.
02 A4. Im safe
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 2,410
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From: Boulder CO.
No problem...yet. I hope I never have to deal with it. I guess the best way is to get the CLB done before you really have to do it. I'm taking my chances in not doing it. I'm very concious about how I park my car. I always try to let the ignition key out with my steering straight or at least not in a position where is trying to index itself to a less strenous position, if you know what I mean.
Goose
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Instructor
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 131
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From: Virginia Beach VA
2000 MN6...Get this...column never locked up. But, I intermittently get the "Pull key" then the "Service Column" message...never know when it's gonna hit. Went through Two CLBs, three BCMs, new wirining to eliminate any possible GM splice faults, Recall relay removed (per Cscokd 
), checked all fuses, checked each terminal at the BCM harness related to this, checked the terminals at the CLB and I NEVER know when the message is gonna bite me. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't? I'm at a total loss! Anyone else ever experience this or hear of it?
), checked all fuses, checked each terminal at the BCM harness related to this, checked the terminals at the CLB and I NEVER know when the message is gonna bite me. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't? I'm at a total loss! Anyone else ever experience this or hear of it?
