As I posted in an earlier thread, my neighbor's 2000 A4 coupe has an apparent column lock issue. He bought the car used. The local dealer checked service records and indicated that the CLB had already been done. However, we get "service column lock" on the DIC. The car starts but quits when you put it in gear and give it a little gas. I read somewhere that there is a "revision 3" to the CLB issue. Which prevents fuel shut off when this problem occurs. I've also heard that this is covered by GM regardless of age or milage. Does anyone have more info? service bulliten#?? and any help referring to GM paying for this?? The local dealer says he knows nothing of a revision 3


Thanks guys Jim

 

the car doesn't have a CLB, it has the BS one from GM. the aftermarket one is the solution to his problem. Corvettes of Houston and Thunder Racing are some of the places that sell that part, around $45. Do it and you won't see further problems

 

He says the clb by dealer has already been done.

I don't think it's so simple to now put in the bypass (after the dealer toyed with it).

 

Subject: Special Policy Adjustment - Electronic Column Lock System #05081 - (02/08/2006)



Models: 1997-2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MM6/M12)

1997-2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - EXPORT VEHICLES ONLY

2001-2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - EUROPEAN EXPORT VEHICLES ONLY




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BEFORE PERFORMING THIS REPAIR, VERIFY THAT RECALL 04006 HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE (LABOR CODES V1144, V1145, V1153). IF THE REPAIR WAS NOT PERFORMED, PERFORM THE REPAIR IN RECALL BULLETIN 04006C, AND SUBMIT THE CLAIM USING THE APPROPRIATE RECALL LABOR CODE.

Condition
Some customers of 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvettes equipped with a manual transmission (MM6/M12); 1997-2000 Chevrolet Export Corvettes equipped with an automatic transmission; and 2001-2004 Chevrolet European Export Corvettes equipped with an automatic transmission may have a condition where the column lock may fail to unlock the steering column when the vehicle is started.

Special Policy Adjustment
This special policy covers the condition described above until February 29, 2008, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.

For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after February 8, 2006, are covered by this special policy and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to February 8, 2006, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider


I have seen some come in with the column lock problem and not turn out to be warranty due to the a/c drain was stopped up and flooded the bcm and relay with water causing corrosion.

 

I just got my car out of the shop today for the same issue! I was told by the Service Manager that Chevy/GM does not have a repair for the issue and the engineers don't know what to do. I was also told the engineers are contacting all the dealerships and asking them if they can come up with something.

The service manager also told me the current repairs they have in place at this time will not work and will fail its just a matter of time!

I mentioned the CLB by Corvette of Houston. I asked the Service Manager how come they can come up with something and these supposed brilliant Chevy engineers can't come up with something so simple. He didn't have a response.

I am writing a letter to our states attorney general requesting he open an investigation into this matter. GM knows this is an issue and how can they honestly say their engineers can't come up with a fix? I think they know that to truly fix it would cost them so much money that they are just putting a band aid on the problem and hope everyone will just buy the CLB.

One great thing for me my local mechanic that does all my work on my cars told me to buy the CLB and he would put it in for free! (Thanks Bruce at American Car Care Center of Shawano).

 

Actually they do have a good repair, the column lock is bypassed with relay. I have seen a few of the relays fail but not much. Their are many other things that can cause the service column lock message. Faulty ignition switch, wiring, bcm, column lock relay.

Sounds like the manager you talked to is a idiot, engineers are contacting all the dealerships (dont think so) at least we have not been contacted and we are in Dallas.

 

Thanks for the info guys. My neighbor got his car back today..working ok. He's partially disabled so I had to do the talking for him, They were going to charge him $458.00 for repairs. I called the service manager and gave him the info you guys posted here. Later today my neighbor called me and told me they fixed his vette NO CHARGE!!! My neighbor thanks you and so do I.

Jim