Column lock curiosity
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From: Just North of Buffalo NY
Column lock curiosity
The first time my column locked up was about 4 years ago when I came from Kentucky to New York to visit. About a week later it happened again. After returning to Ky., I installed a CLB and have had no problems. Now I live in New York State and last week went to Carlisle and did some sight seeing around the area. Upon my return to New York, I get the "remove key wait 10 sec" message. Next day, same thing. Now... is this car upset with me when it has to return to NY? It was born and raised in Kentucky and probably hates the North. Hmmm...
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I was born an raised in Pa. so I can understand it's hatred for New York 
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It's more likely a dirty resistor pellet on your key. Try cleaning it with some denatured alcohol. The "remove key wait 10 seconds" message is different than the "service column lock" message.
Just Kidding!It's more likely a dirty resistor pellet on your key. Try cleaning it with some denatured alcohol. The "remove key wait 10 seconds" message is different than the "service column lock" message.
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Originally Posted by roscoe118
I was born an raised in Pa. so I can understand it's hatred for New York Just Kidding!
It's more likely a dirty resistor pellet on your key. Try cleaning it with some denatured alcohol. The "remove key wait 10 seconds" message is different than the "service column lock" message.
Just Kidding!It's more likely a dirty resistor pellet on your key. Try cleaning it with some denatured alcohol. The "remove key wait 10 seconds" message is different than the "service column lock" message.
I will try cleaning the key. Thanks for the tip.
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Originally Posted by roscoe118
It's more likely a dirty resistor pellet on your key. Try cleaning it with some denatured alcohol. The "remove key wait 10 seconds" message is different than the "service column lock" message.
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This can also be caused by a weak battery. What is the condition of your battery? Long drives often bring batteries to a sudden death if they have a problem.
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Originally Posted by FLACHUSNRET
This can also be caused by a weak battery. What is the condition of your battery? Long drives often bring batteries to a sudden death if they have a problem.
