2nd Column Lock tow in two months...
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2nd Column Lock tow in two months...
I know, I know... CLB is on it's way...
Fri afternoon I had to have my '02 towed for the second time in 2 months. After the first fix, I thought I had some time before the problem came back. At least more than 2 months...
Currently fighting the dealer/GM Customer Service to pay for my 2nd tow... not expecting much.
Fri afternoon I had to have my '02 towed for the second time in 2 months. After the first fix, I thought I had some time before the problem came back. At least more than 2 months...
Currently fighting the dealer/GM Customer Service to pay for my 2nd tow... not expecting much.
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At least you are getting the CLB. Good luck with GM - probably a losing battle.
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the CLB wont work unless you have your PCM re-flashed back prior to any recalls and you remove the faulty GM k-harness that causes BCM to shut down fuel at 2mph
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I don't believe you are totally correct. If you've had the latest recall performed and there are no "current" issues with your car the CLB can be installed and it will work. It is a preventative device which bypasses the faulty signal, thus shutting off your fuel, which is programmed by the dealer during the recall. Working properly the CLB bypasses this faulty signal, thus no fuel shut off and no column lock, but also with the latest recall there should be no locking plate to lock the column. Any questions just call COH.
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I don't believe you are totally correct. If you've had the latest recall performed and there are no "current" issues with your car the CLB can be installed and it will work. It is a preventative device which bypasses the faulty signal, thus shutting off your fuel, which is programmed by the dealer during the recall. Working properly the CLB bypasses this faulty signal, thus no fuel shut off and no column lock, but also with the latest recall there should be no locking plate to lock the column. Any questions just call COH.
gets beat up all the time. I am waiting for a clear and concise answer befor I install it or if I can install it?
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If anyone has any questions I would either call COH, read the sticky thread in the tech section, or PM Cscokd and ask his opinion.
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I hope this is true. There are so many conficting posts on ths subject I don't know what to believe. My 98 has had the recall performed. I bought a CLB from COH and have not installed it yet. I had the pull key and fuel shut off once but started right back up. I hate to post the question because this gets beat up all the time. I am waiting for a clear and concise answer befor I install it or if I can install it?
gets beat up all the time. I am waiting for a clear and concise answer befor I install it or if I can install it?
) in a parking lot-- i call my friend -send him to my shop to get the CLB from COH i had bought and was looking for clear & concise too
-my mechanic tells me K Harneess= SH$T - plugs in my CLB ,starts right up -- 2 yrs no problems since 
Do it or you will REGRET IT LIKE I DID --This problem will not go away and will undoubtedly Fark you at the worst possible moment -- Murphys Law #1 --THINGS LEFT TO THEMSELVES GO FROM BAD TO WORSE
JMHO Good luck bro
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READ MY POST Automatics don't need the lock hub --your tranny is your lock -FED law mandates manual trans must have steering locks for insurance purposes GM had to get an OK from Uncle Sam to remove the lock ring
Last edited by ONE BMF; Aug 9, 2007 at 05:57 PM.
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