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I'm Sorry, column lock question
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '07
I'm Sorry, column lock question
I believe GM has a factory "fix" for the column lock problem, a kit that by-passes this system. Does anyone have a link to this TSB. I want to get all the problems upgraded/fixed before my car is out of warranty. My car is an '04, which I plan on keeping a very long time, the lock problem sounds scary. (BTW, sorry if i'm beating a dead horse)
Thanks ahead,
John
Thanks ahead,
John
Melting Slicks
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I took my 2000 to the Chevy dealer last Thursday for an anti freeze leak. While they had the vette they called to tell me I had an outstanding recall for the column lock. There was NO CHARGE for the recall. Good Luck
Safety Car
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For the umpteenth time. Install a CLB and DO NOT TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL. They will not fix the problem, only re- program your ccomputer, which you do not want to do.
End of story.
End of story.
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Heel & Toe
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I have a 99 automatic I believe the recall was done late 2005. I will check with dealer. I can hear the motor to the pin running when I remove and insert the key from the ignition but the wheel does not lock. Battery went dead last week.. Now I get the pull key and wait 10 seconds and service column lock messages.. Worst thing car wont go past 1 mph. Now what do I do?
Racer
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I have a 99 automatic I believe the recall was done late 2005. I will check with dealer. I can hear the motor to the pin running when I remove and insert the key from the ignition but the wheel does not lock. Battery went dead last week.. Now I get the pull key and wait 10 seconds and service column lock messages.. Worst thing car wont go past 1 mph. Now what do I do?
but that's where the problem is they dont fix the pin you hear. thats what controls yours gas and cuts the car off when you go 2 mph
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Safety Car
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Once again, there is no GM "fix" for a MN6 car. Column can still lock but you won't be able to drive the car, only flatbed to the dealer again.
GET THE CLB....
GET THE CLB....
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stay away from GM fix. they dont work. Get CLB.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11
We all know that the GM fix DOES not work. They have had 3 or 4 now and they still don't have it right. Get a CLB. If you can afford a Vette what's another $50 not to have any more problems. In fact GM paid for my CLB.
Drifting
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So, on an Auto, does the CLB work even if one of the recall "fixes" has been installed and does not work? I don't know which fix was attempted, all they'll tell me is that the recall has been performed on the car.
Le Mans Master
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From: Saraland Alabama
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
I have a 99 automatic I believe the recall was done late 2005. I will check with dealer. I can hear the motor to the pin running when I remove and insert the key from the ignition but the wheel does not lock. Battery went dead last week.. Now I get the pull key and wait 10 seconds and service column lock messages.. Worst thing car wont go past 1 mph. Now what do I do?
I have an '02 MN6 with a CLB that I installed and my recall notice is still sitting here on my desk. The only way I would allow them to do the recall is to be certain that they don't reflash the computer.
Good luck in getting your problem solved.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
No recall done on mine and no problems. Only a CLB.
For those of you reading this who are new owners and don't know whether your car has the CLB or not, you can check by trying to turn steering wheel while key is not in car. If the wheel will turn you already have a CLB or GM has removed the locking plate. Also, you can call the nearest Chevy dealer and give them your VIN and have them run it through their competer to see if there are any recalls outstanding and possibly even get a printout of all factory service work that has been performed since day one.