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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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I know the lock is a big problem, but could it happen while the car is in motion?
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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I have never heard of that happening. That would be very bad.
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 02gt350
I know the lock is a big problem, but could it happen while the car is in motion?
It has happened on rare occasions, which finally caused GM to admit they had a problem and mount a recall.
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To be clear, the BCM will not electrically lock the column lock when the car is in motion since it only sends the lock signal when the key is removed.

However, GM did issue a recall where the clearance between the locking pin and the locking plate was inadequate which could result in the pin contacting the locking plate while the car is in motion, but this was due to extremely rare potential for the issue happening.
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Originally Posted by JC in XTC5
To be clear, the BCM will not electrically lock the column lock when the car is in motion since it only sends the lock signal when the key is removed.

However, GM did issue a recall where the clearance between the locking pin and the locking plate was inadequate which could result in the pin contacting the locking plate while the car is in motion, but this was due to extremely rare potential for the issue happening.
What he said...
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Originally Posted by LV_2_XLR8
What he said...
yeah what he said


BTW - I do remember one story where a guy tried to blame the column lock on the reason he went 4x4 with his car. Not sure where that ended up though....
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