It never did that before
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It never did that before
Ok---so I am backing out of my garage this morning and I am half way out (and of course I haven't even touched the gas yet) and the car just stops dead and dies
So I put it in park and restart it and the DIC says "remove key-wait 10 seconds" 
So I shut it off---remove the key and wait 10 seconds---put the key back in --start her up---all is fine..
Is this just a fluke or should I be looking for something? It never did this before..
So I put it in park and restart it and the DIC says "remove key-wait 10 seconds" So I shut it off---remove the key and wait 10 seconds---put the key back in --start her up---all is fine.. Is this just a fluke or should I be looking for something? It never did this before..
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From: "Never play games with a bitch who can play them better" NE PA
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
I see alot of people mentioning the column lock problem but I thought that was just for M6 mine is A4---maybe I should have mentioned that??
Sorry..
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Sorry.. Will this be changing the suggestions???
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That's right, Lori ... A4s don't have the column lock problem. You can test that by turning the steering wheel with the engine off, the car in Park, and the key turned to "Off". The steering wheel does not lock.
Mine's never done that particular little oddity. Maybe it was just a fluke. I wouldn't worry about it if I were you.
Good luck.
Mine's never done that particular little oddity. Maybe it was just a fluke. I wouldn't worry about it if I were you.
Good luck.
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Sorry to be bearer of bad news Lori but 99s were indeed affected by column lock. It was only removed on the A4 in 2000.
The fuel shuts off 5 secs after start to avoid a moving lock up.
Get that Column Lock Bypass on order before you need a tow.
The fuel shuts off 5 secs after start to avoid a moving lock up.
Get that Column Lock Bypass on order before you need a tow.
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
Sorry to be bearer of bad news Lori but 99s were indeed affected by column lock. It was only removed on the A4 in 2000.
The fuel shuts off 5 secs after start to avoid a moving lock up.
Get that Column Lock Bypass on order before you need a tow.
The fuel shuts off 5 secs after start to avoid a moving lock up.
Get that Column Lock Bypass on order before you need a tow.
If your car has had the Harness K recall installed, the relay could have failed, in which case, it will happen again.
If it is indeed related to the column lock, then the fuel does not shut off as a time delay. Fuel is cut when you drive it above 2-3 MPH.
Your options are to get the dealer to replace the factory harness, or install an aftermarket bypass.
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
Sorry to be bearer of bad news Lori but 99s were indeed affected by column lock. It was only removed on the A4 in 2000.
The fuel shuts off 5 secs after start to avoid a moving lock up.
Get that Column Lock Bypass on order before you need a tow.
The fuel shuts off 5 secs after start to avoid a moving lock up.
Get that Column Lock Bypass on order before you need a tow.
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I agree - get the column lock bypass - it's only about $50 and will save a lot of aggravation down the road.
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Greaaaaaat
...Looks like another call to my mechanic on Monday and I'll just keep my fingers crossed until then..
Thanks so very much guys...
...Looks like another call to my mechanic on Monday and I'll just keep my fingers crossed until then..Thanks so very much guys...
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If you fueled up the evening before with a different fuel than usual chances are that may be the culprit. Had the same problem, removed key for 10 sec, restarted and no further problem. Column lock fixed prior-
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Originally Posted by Burgie
If you fueled up the evening before with a different fuel than usual chances are that may be the culprit. Had the same problem, removed key for 10 sec, restarted and no further problem. Column lock fixed prior-
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I should also number 1 probably stick with one station locally and number 2 I think I need to upgrade my gas. I have read where they say to use I believe over 91 but I think that the premium here is 89..Guess I need to move to super just in case..Is it that differnt for C5's from like maybe C4's?? My husband uses Premium (mid-grade 89) and he has never had a problem??
Would this be what everyone means by the "vette tax"??? Cripes this is becoming expensive and I haven't even started yet....
Last edited by btchn99; Nov 4, 2006 at 06:54 PM.