Column Lock Question
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From: Jacksonville FL
Column Lock Question
I'm know this topic has been beat to death but I didnt see my question in prior threads. Is there a certain mileage where the column locks up more so than any other? I've seen/heard others discuss it locking up within the first year or few thousand miles. I bought my 2000 MN6 coupe with 48K miles; it now has 56K miles. The previous owner said he didnt know if a CLB has been installed. I dont think it has because the wheel locks when the car is tuned off. Maybe it had the recall done by the first owner. Just wondering if I should install a CLB at this point with 56K miles if it can still occur. Thanks for your help.
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It can happen at any point as far as I know. Mine had never locked at 24K miles but I went ahead and installed the CLB. Better to be safe than stranded in a most inopportune place.
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Me Too. At 5 years old I'd never had a problem, but for $50 and some quality "mod time" with the Vette now I WON'T be troubled with an inappropriate column lock.
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2 CLB or Not CLB...
I'm know this topic has been beat to death but I didnt see my question in prior threads. Is there a certain mileage where the column locks up more so than any other? I've seen/heard others discuss it locking up within the first year or few thousand miles. I bought my 2000 MN6 coupe with 48K miles; it now has 56K miles. The previous owner said he didnt know if a CLB has been installed. I dont think it has because the wheel locks when the car is tuned off. Maybe it had the recall done by the first owner. Just wondering if I should install a CLB at this point with 56K miles if it can still occur. Thanks for your help.
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