Read the recall (Steering Lock),,,,, NOW
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Racer
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From: Huntsville Alabama
Read the recall (Steering Lock),,,,, NOW
I did see the recall on the steering lock and talk to thr previous owner yesterday and he told me the recall had been done on the steering wheel lock, and I did call the dealership and they also tole me by VIN # my car had been done.
But...........
now all of a sudden, the steering wheel lock is lockiing everytime I remove the key.
Should it lock or NOT be able to?
But...........
now all of a sudden, the steering wheel lock is lockiing everytime I remove the key.
Should it lock or NOT be able to?
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My understanding is that the latest fix will prevent the column from locking. If it was the initial recall for this problem, then yes, the column will still lock. I highly recommend just spending $50 or so and get a column lock bypass. Install is simple and you won't have to worry about the problem again.
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There are several revisions to this recall. Only the last one removes the locking plate on manuals. GM will only do one recall, UNLESS a Dealer determines your column is locked due to a failure of the recall, then they will re-do it. A lot of Dealers want to charge after the first recall.
You can always take it to a Dealer and see if they will remove the locking plate. All they can say is no. These recalls are so complicated, I might have missed something. Maybe you are entitled to have the locking plate removed? Anyway, GM is stopping all free recalls on this after early ( Feb or March) 2008, so if you are going to try to get a free recall, do it now.
I do agree that you should install an aftermarket CLB and be done with it, though.
You can always take it to a Dealer and see if they will remove the locking plate. All they can say is no. These recalls are so complicated, I might have missed something. Maybe you are entitled to have the locking plate removed? Anyway, GM is stopping all free recalls on this after early ( Feb or March) 2008, so if you are going to try to get a free recall, do it now.
I do agree that you should install an aftermarket CLB and be done with it, though.
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