column lock won't unlock
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 17,640
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From: Lenoir City TN
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
CLB from a vendor is the way to go, however prior to my install I was able to get around the message twice by disconnecting the battery. The message once was still active after reconection but once I pulled the key it went away only to resurface at the worst time.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,333
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From: Louisville Kentucky
This problem affects all pre-2001 A4 Corvettes and any year MN6 or MN12 (Z06) Corvette. Since you have a 2001 A4 Corvette your car is not affected.
Check here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1015483
Check here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1015483
Thanks for that info!
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Bonita Springs, Florida
Racer
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 253
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From: Penna.
try removing fuse #25 or 26 in the fuse block on the passenger floorboard. The correct fuse will turn off the dome lamps. Leave it out for 30 seconds and reinstall. Sometimes this will reset the lock, if not have it towed to the dealer. should be under warranty still. they have a special policy on the column lock failure, call and ask..
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 31
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From: Sugar Land Texas
If all fails?
I had the same problem. I also tried every method used and suggested in this post. They didn't work. The following will work when all else fails.
You will need a CLB to prevent the fuel from being shut off even if the column should unlock. Once that is installed loosen the two torx screws under the steering column. Separate the cover pieces enough to slip a long thin screwdriver in. Place the screwdriver on the locking pin (located lower right hand side of column. With a hammer tap the pin and then use the 12 volt adapter supplied with the CLB. This shoould unlock. Good luck and take your time. DO NOT HAVE IT TOWED!!!!!!
You will need a CLB to prevent the fuel from being shut off even if the column should unlock. Once that is installed loosen the two torx screws under the steering column. Separate the cover pieces enough to slip a long thin screwdriver in. Place the screwdriver on the locking pin (located lower right hand side of column. With a hammer tap the pin and then use the 12 volt adapter supplied with the CLB. This shoould unlock. Good luck and take your time. DO NOT HAVE IT TOWED!!!!!!
