Pull key, wait 10 seconds/ Column Lock...Are they related?
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Pull key, wait 10 seconds/ Column Lock...Are they related?
I am still confused by this issue.
We have a 99 coupe that we bought two years ago. On Dec. 30, 2004 we took it to a local Chevy dealer and they performed a "Steering Column Lock Recall 04006, Steering Column Lock System V1153.8 MA-96 Recall...Install wiring kit in steering column." This is written directly from the work order/receipt from the service department.
Is this what should have been done to solve the column lock issue???? Or is there something more recent that should have also been done??
Another question...I occasionally get the message "Pull Key, Wait 10 seconds." It happens maybe once every 20-30 times we start the carry and put it in gear (usually backing out of the garage). The car will stop running. I pull the key, wait 10 seconds, start it up and everything is fine. Is this related to the steering colum lock or is it a different problem? How can we get it to stop doing that? What would happen if I didn't pull the key and wait?
Any clarification on these issues would be greatly appreciated.
We have a 99 coupe that we bought two years ago. On Dec. 30, 2004 we took it to a local Chevy dealer and they performed a "Steering Column Lock Recall 04006, Steering Column Lock System V1153.8 MA-96 Recall...Install wiring kit in steering column." This is written directly from the work order/receipt from the service department.
Is this what should have been done to solve the column lock issue???? Or is there something more recent that should have also been done??
Another question...I occasionally get the message "Pull Key, Wait 10 seconds." It happens maybe once every 20-30 times we start the carry and put it in gear (usually backing out of the garage). The car will stop running. I pull the key, wait 10 seconds, start it up and everything is fine. Is this related to the steering colum lock or is it a different problem? How can we get it to stop doing that? What would happen if I didn't pull the key and wait?
Any clarification on these issues would be greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by vette99coupe
I am still confused by this issue.
We have a 99 coupe that we bought two years ago. On Dec. 30, 2004 we took it to a local Chevy dealer and they performed a "Steering Column Lock Recall 04006, Steering Column Lock System V1153.8 MA-96 Recall...Install wiring kit in steering column." This is written directly from the work order/receipt from the service department.
Is this what should have been done to solve the column lock issue???? Or is there something more recent that should have also been done??
Another question...I occasionally get the message "Pull Key, Wait 10 seconds." It happens maybe once every 20-30 times we start the carry and put it in gear (usually backing out of the garage). The car will stop running. I pull the key, wait 10 seconds, start it up and everything is fine. Is this related to the steering colum lock or is it a different problem? How can we get it to stop doing that? What would happen if I didn't pull the key and wait?
Any clarification on these issues would be greatly appreciated.
We have a 99 coupe that we bought two years ago. On Dec. 30, 2004 we took it to a local Chevy dealer and they performed a "Steering Column Lock Recall 04006, Steering Column Lock System V1153.8 MA-96 Recall...Install wiring kit in steering column." This is written directly from the work order/receipt from the service department.
Is this what should have been done to solve the column lock issue???? Or is there something more recent that should have also been done??
Another question...I occasionally get the message "Pull Key, Wait 10 seconds." It happens maybe once every 20-30 times we start the carry and put it in gear (usually backing out of the garage). The car will stop running. I pull the key, wait 10 seconds, start it up and everything is fine. Is this related to the steering colum lock or is it a different problem? How can we get it to stop doing that? What would happen if I didn't pull the key and wait?
Any clarification on these issues would be greatly appreciated.
Bad key (resistor pellet)
Dirty key (resistor pellet)
ignigition cylinder starting to fail.
From the manual:
When the PASS-Key system senses that someone
is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s
starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the
starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine.
If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses
another key during this time, the shutdown period
will start over again. This discourages someone from
randomly trying different keys with different resistor
pellets in an attempt to make a match.
The key must be cleana nd dry before it’s inserted int he
ignition or the enginem ay not start. If the SECURITY
light comes on, the key may be dirty or wet.
’ PASS-Key uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that
matches a decoder in your vehicle.
If this happens and the starter won’t work, turn the
ignition off. Clean and dry the key, wait three minutes
and try again. If the starter still won’t work, wait three
minutes and try the other ignition key. At this time, you
may also want to check the fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work with
the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle
does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your
Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key.
