It finally bit me! Column Lock disaster!
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Lepus-temperamentalus
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It finally bit me! Column Lock disaster!
Oh, I don't know...maybe "disaster" is too strong a word, but it feels like it. I'm vetteless for the weekend.
This morning I got in, backed halfway down the drive and it died. Turned around and down at the bottom it had the dreaded message, "Remove key, wait ten seconds".
Well, I tried that a couple of times and each time, it cranked fine but as soon as I put it in gear, it stopped almost immediately with it telling me, "Service Column Lock".
So now my baby sits in the garage waiting for the tow truck Monday morning to take it to the stealership. It's had the GM fix, but because it's a 98, I didn't want to take the chance of installing the kit. the early years do funny things sometimes when people have installed that kit.
Anyone have ideas on what I can do to get her going again?
BTW, the steering wheel isn't locked. It just won't keep running.
This morning I got in, backed halfway down the drive and it died. Turned around and down at the bottom it had the dreaded message, "Remove key, wait ten seconds".
Well, I tried that a couple of times and each time, it cranked fine but as soon as I put it in gear, it stopped almost immediately with it telling me, "Service Column Lock".
So now my baby sits in the garage waiting for the tow truck Monday morning to take it to the stealership. It's had the GM fix, but because it's a 98, I didn't want to take the chance of installing the kit. the early years do funny things sometimes when people have installed that kit.
Anyone have ideas on what I can do to get her going again?
BTW, the steering wheel isn't locked. It just won't keep running.
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From: Lake Mary Florida
Bring the ignition to On, clear your DTC codes.
1) Turn on the ignition but don't start the engine.
2) Press the "RESET" button to turn off any warning messages
3) Press and hold "OPTIONS"
4) While holding "OPTIONS", press "FUEL" four times within a 10-second period.
Initially, on-board diagnostics go into an "Automatic Mode" which shows diagnostic codes in a pre-set sequence: PCM - TCS - RTD - BCM - IPC - RADIO - HVAC - LDCM - RDCM - SCM - RFA. All codes will be displayed for each module. If none are present in a given module, you will see "No More Codes" on the display.
To exit the diagnostic mode at any time, press "E/M". If you want to erase codes in a given module, press "RESET".
To reset the codes once in manual mode, press and hold "RESET" until it displays "NO CODES". Press "OPTIONS" to go to the next module. Repeat the steps until you have reset the codes in all the computer modules.
Key back off, remove fuse #25 and wait 10 minutes before re-installing it.
Install the fuse, bring key back to On and all messages should be cleared as well as the fuel cut-off. If you still have problems repeat the above except this time remove fuses #25 and #29 for 10 minutes. Repeat again and it should be good to go.
1) Turn on the ignition but don't start the engine.
2) Press the "RESET" button to turn off any warning messages
3) Press and hold "OPTIONS"
4) While holding "OPTIONS", press "FUEL" four times within a 10-second period.
Initially, on-board diagnostics go into an "Automatic Mode" which shows diagnostic codes in a pre-set sequence: PCM - TCS - RTD - BCM - IPC - RADIO - HVAC - LDCM - RDCM - SCM - RFA. All codes will be displayed for each module. If none are present in a given module, you will see "No More Codes" on the display.
To exit the diagnostic mode at any time, press "E/M". If you want to erase codes in a given module, press "RESET".
To reset the codes once in manual mode, press and hold "RESET" until it displays "NO CODES". Press "OPTIONS" to go to the next module. Repeat the steps until you have reset the codes in all the computer modules.
Key back off, remove fuse #25 and wait 10 minutes before re-installing it.
Install the fuse, bring key back to On and all messages should be cleared as well as the fuel cut-off. If you still have problems repeat the above except this time remove fuses #25 and #29 for 10 minutes. Repeat again and it should be good to go.
Last edited by Jet-Jock; Oct 12, 2007 at 05:36 PM.
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Oh, I don't know...maybe "disaster" is too strong a word, but it feels like it. I'm vetteless for the weekend.
This morning I got in, backed halfway down the drive and it died. Turned around and down at the bottom it had the dreaded message, "Remove key, wait ten seconds".
Well, I tried that a couple of times and each time, it cranked fine but as soon as I put it in gear, it stopped almost immediately with it telling me, "Service Column Lock".
So now my baby sits in the garage waiting for the tow truck Monday morning to take it to the stealership. It's had the GM fix, but because it's a 98, I didn't want to take the chance of installing the kit. the early years do funny things sometimes when people have installed that kit.
Anyone have ideas on what I can do to get her going again?
BTW, the steering wheel isn't locked. It just won't keep running.
This morning I got in, backed halfway down the drive and it died. Turned around and down at the bottom it had the dreaded message, "Remove key, wait ten seconds".
Well, I tried that a couple of times and each time, it cranked fine but as soon as I put it in gear, it stopped almost immediately with it telling me, "Service Column Lock".
So now my baby sits in the garage waiting for the tow truck Monday morning to take it to the stealership. It's had the GM fix, but because it's a 98, I didn't want to take the chance of installing the kit. the early years do funny things sometimes when people have installed that kit.
Anyone have ideas on what I can do to get her going again?
BTW, the steering wheel isn't locked. It just won't keep running.
When did the dealership do the fix?
You pulled the key all the way out of the ignition and waited at least 5 sec and tried again with same result?
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Jet-Jock
Where did you get this info ?
(Key back off, remove fuse #25 and wait 10 minutes before re-installing it.
Install the fuse, bring key back to On and all messages should be cleared as well as the fuel cut-off. If you still have problems repeat the above except this time remove fuses #25 and #29 for 10 minutes. Repeat again and it should be good to go)
I ask because I have been dealing with this for several weeks since installing the CLB. No recalls have been done to my Vette and it is also a 98. I have done everything you mention plus other things but get the "pull key wait 10 sec" everytime my car sits for over 10 -15 min. The only thing I did not do was leave the fuses out for 10 min.
Where did you get this info ?
(Key back off, remove fuse #25 and wait 10 minutes before re-installing it.
Install the fuse, bring key back to On and all messages should be cleared as well as the fuel cut-off. If you still have problems repeat the above except this time remove fuses #25 and #29 for 10 minutes. Repeat again and it should be good to go)
I ask because I have been dealing with this for several weeks since installing the CLB. No recalls have been done to my Vette and it is also a 98. I have done everything you mention plus other things but get the "pull key wait 10 sec" everytime my car sits for over 10 -15 min. The only thing I did not do was leave the fuses out for 10 min.
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From: Lake Mary Florida
It is included with the procedures to install the column lock bypass module. The print from the site has info on just #25 and the single sheet included with the module describes both #25 and #29.
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Oh, I don't know...maybe "disaster" is too strong a word, but it feels like it. I'm vetteless for the weekend.
This morning I got in, backed halfway down the drive and it died. Turned around and down at the bottom it had the dreaded message, "Remove key, wait ten seconds".
Well, I tried that a couple of times and each time, it cranked fine but as soon as I put it in gear, it stopped almost immediately with it telling me, "Service Column Lock".
So now my baby sits in the garage waiting for the tow truck Monday morning to take it to the stealership. It's had the GM fix, but because it's a 98, I didn't want to take the chance of installing the kit. the early years do funny things sometimes when people have installed that kit.
Anyone have ideas on what I can do to get her going again?
BTW, the steering wheel isn't locked. It just won't keep running.
This morning I got in, backed halfway down the drive and it died. Turned around and down at the bottom it had the dreaded message, "Remove key, wait ten seconds".
Well, I tried that a couple of times and each time, it cranked fine but as soon as I put it in gear, it stopped almost immediately with it telling me, "Service Column Lock".
So now my baby sits in the garage waiting for the tow truck Monday morning to take it to the stealership. It's had the GM fix, but because it's a 98, I didn't want to take the chance of installing the kit. the early years do funny things sometimes when people have installed that kit.
Anyone have ideas on what I can do to get her going again?
BTW, the steering wheel isn't locked. It just won't keep running.
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Lepus-temperamentalus
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Oh, I don't know...maybe "disaster" is too strong a word, but it feels like it. I'm vetteless for the weekend.
This morning I got in, backed halfway down the drive and it died. Turned around and down at the bottom it had the dreaded message, "Remove key, wait ten seconds".
Well, I tried that a couple of times and each time, it cranked fine but as soon as I put it in gear, it stopped almost immediately with it telling me, "Service Column Lock".
So now my baby sits in the garage waiting for the tow truck Monday morning to take it to the stealership. It's had the GM fix, but because it's a 98, I didn't want to take the chance of installing the kit. the early years do funny things sometimes when people have installed that kit.
Anyone have ideas on what I can do to get her going again?
BTW, the steering wheel isn't locked. It just won't keep running.
This morning I got in, backed halfway down the drive and it died. Turned around and down at the bottom it had the dreaded message, "Remove key, wait ten seconds".
Well, I tried that a couple of times and each time, it cranked fine but as soon as I put it in gear, it stopped almost immediately with it telling me, "Service Column Lock".
So now my baby sits in the garage waiting for the tow truck Monday morning to take it to the stealership. It's had the GM fix, but because it's a 98, I didn't want to take the chance of installing the kit. the early years do funny things sometimes when people have installed that kit.
Anyone have ideas on what I can do to get her going again?
BTW, the steering wheel isn't locked. It just won't keep running.
Two words for you: Chuck CoW
He is a forum vendor and he is the only one i know of that can take care of the column lock problem for good. I looks like the guys from the dealer do nothing but unlock it and flash the latest "fix" from GM witch still does not fix the dreaded column lock. Give him a call 914-332-0049
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Drifting
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Are there any sources for a chip or re-programmer that could be used to get rid of the fuel shut-off that GM programmed in as part of their recalls???
Am I also hearing correctly that the CLB fix that can be bought from Corvettes of Houston also has problems????
Am I also hearing correctly that the CLB fix that can be bought from Corvettes of Houston also has problems????
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Not as of now.....
You will NEVER get stuck again!
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St. Jude Donor '07
Chuck gave me total peace of mind, not to mention awesome new throttle response and cooler operating temperature.
On top of that, he completely tunes out CAGS, light and all.
Money well spent. No problem removing the computer and Chuck gives super quick turnaround.
(No, I don't work for Chuck, LOL.)
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Very good info!!! Thanks, I printed up your post to keep in the car "just in case"!!
Andy
Andy
Bring the ignition to On, clear your DTC codes.
1) Turn on the ignition but don't start the engine.
2) Press the "RESET" button to turn off any warning messages
3) Press and hold "OPTIONS"
4) While holding "OPTIONS", press "FUEL" four times within a 10-second period.
Initially, on-board diagnostics go into an "Automatic Mode" which shows diagnostic codes in a pre-set sequence: PCM - TCS - RTD - BCM - IPC - RADIO - HVAC - LDCM - RDCM - SCM - RFA. All codes will be displayed for each module. If none are present in a given module, you will see "No More Codes" on the display.
To exit the diagnostic mode at any time, press "E/M". If you want to erase codes in a given module, press "RESET".
To reset the codes once in manual mode, press and hold "RESET" until it displays "NO CODES". Press "OPTIONS" to go to the next module. Repeat the steps until you have reset the codes in all the computer modules.
Key back off, remove fuse #25 and wait 10 minutes before re-installing it.
Install the fuse, bring key back to On and all messages should be cleared as well as the fuel cut-off. If you still have problems repeat the above except this time remove fuses #25 and #29 for 10 minutes. Repeat again and it should be good to go.
1) Turn on the ignition but don't start the engine.
2) Press the "RESET" button to turn off any warning messages
3) Press and hold "OPTIONS"
4) While holding "OPTIONS", press "FUEL" four times within a 10-second period.
Initially, on-board diagnostics go into an "Automatic Mode" which shows diagnostic codes in a pre-set sequence: PCM - TCS - RTD - BCM - IPC - RADIO - HVAC - LDCM - RDCM - SCM - RFA. All codes will be displayed for each module. If none are present in a given module, you will see "No More Codes" on the display.
To exit the diagnostic mode at any time, press "E/M". If you want to erase codes in a given module, press "RESET".
To reset the codes once in manual mode, press and hold "RESET" until it displays "NO CODES". Press "OPTIONS" to go to the next module. Repeat the steps until you have reset the codes in all the computer modules.
Key back off, remove fuse #25 and wait 10 minutes before re-installing it.
Install the fuse, bring key back to On and all messages should be cleared as well as the fuel cut-off. If you still have problems repeat the above except this time remove fuses #25 and #29 for 10 minutes. Repeat again and it should be good to go.
