get the CLB and be done with the aggravation.
Service column lock
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Buy a CLB...if you let GM "fix" it you will be mad later....trust me.
But hey its your car.....
But hey its your car.....
Drifting
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The CLB will resolve the problem PROVIDED the battery is good as mentioned above. Have the battery checked FIRST. If it is good then order the CLB. If it is NOT good replace it THEN order the CLB so you won't have a further issue.
Race Director
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From: Lake Mary Florida
All of the above, your battery must be marginal. Low voltage on the PCM buss will cause this.
Several places sell the column lock bypass module, under $50. Corvette's of Houston comes to mind.
Go to http://www.ls1howto.com and scroll down about halfway in the page look on the right for "5)C5 Column Lock Bypass Install." Excellent documentation.
Several places sell the column lock bypass module, under $50. Corvette's of Houston comes to mind.
Go to http://www.ls1howto.com and scroll down about halfway in the page look on the right for "5)C5 Column Lock Bypass Install." Excellent documentation.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Joplin, MO, USA
Yes, if it's been to GM dealer 4 times already, you have proven what most of us already know-even GM doesn't know how to prevent it. A club member spent $800 last week after getting towed in, and a new battery was on his bill-he says he could have saved about $740 if he would have replaced the battery first, but the local GM dealer replaced it the fifth day it was in the shop, and it was fixed. Needless to say, that particular dealer isn't exactly at the top of anyone's list in our area!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Holland Landing Ontario
. I now have the CLB.
Racer
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From: Farmingdale NY
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i bought my column lock bypass at corvettes of houston last week it was about 50 bucks or so and installed it myself took me 30 min and thats only because i didnt have the star key. thats your best solution right there. If you dont do this its only a matter of time b4 u get stranded somewhere trust me ive seen it happen to way to many people!!!!!!
4th Gear
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From: Saint Cloud Florida
I bought the column lock bypass and installed it about six months ago on my 99 M6. All was well for a while until the other night. I only drive the car about once a month (the battery is good it is on a tender). I went to open the unlocked door and the factory alarm started going off. When I got in and put the key in the ignition, I got the dreaded pull key wait ten seconds message. It has been doing this every time I have started the car since the alarm went off. So far it hasn't left me sitting but I know it's coming. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions on what it may be please let me know. I am getting ready to take the car on a 1,000 mile road trip and I would feel much better with everything working before I take off. My email address is bbut2@osceola.org
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From: Lake Mary Florida
Unlock the door with the fob or key?
Sounds like two different problems, just happening at the same time.
The CLB module may have failed and needs to be replaced.
Pull back the accordion weather protector between the door and hinge and examine the wires for chaffing. You may have a problem there causing the alarm to set. There is a current active post about this one with links to picture disassembly.
Sounds like two different problems, just happening at the same time.
The CLB module may have failed and needs to be replaced.
Pull back the accordion weather protector between the door and hinge and examine the wires for chaffing. You may have a problem there causing the alarm to set. There is a current active post about this one with links to picture disassembly.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Zahnd Indiana
ok so those could be the 2 problems that caused it to happen, but I called GM they wanted 85 dollars just to scan the car, etc. I called another GM place and they said that my car had already been taken care of per recall 2006: 04006 .
SOOOOOOO I guess i'm going to suggest to everyone to simply get the box and do it yourself. mines in the mail to prevent this **** from happening again.
Anyone ever notice that if someones car brakes down it sucks, but when a corvette breaks down everyones like, OH SNAP!
Hope this helps
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Richmond VA
Just stranded me this weekend for 3 hours. I got pass the lock plate one time and the code cleared when I jerked the wheel to the left right when I cut the car on. Funny thing is that the tow guy told me to try that first....and I was shaking the wheel, mad, at the wrong time for hours. Dropped my car off at the dealership. Everything runs fine now. Picking up the CLB tomorrow from Zip tomorrow. What a pain.
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7th Gear
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I just developed the same problem after my battery was died from lack of use this winter. I jumped it and now I have the service coumn lock message on. The battery is about 2 yrs old so I guess from reading these posts that it is a common problem and is probably related to the dead battery.
Its due for an oil change so I will let the techs figure it out!
Its due for an oil change so I will let the techs figure it out!
Race Director
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From: Lake Mary Florida
People, read the recall notice. The first page tells you what causes the problem.
Low voltage on the PCM bus and/or quick starts.
It's plain and simple and we have detailed this issue over and over.
If you don't have a bypass module and you have a MN6 or a 97-00 A4, it will happen to you. Eventually your battery will fail. It may not happen right away after the battery is replaced, it may take a week or so for it to show its ugly head.
But it will happen to you.
GM has already exhausted their limited resources on the issue and gave up! A year ago they ceased covering the recall issue. Therefore it is up to you to be informed and to take precautionary action to install a bypass module.
Low voltage on the PCM bus and/or quick starts.
It's plain and simple and we have detailed this issue over and over.
If you don't have a bypass module and you have a MN6 or a 97-00 A4, it will happen to you. Eventually your battery will fail. It may not happen right away after the battery is replaced, it may take a week or so for it to show its ugly head.
But it will happen to you.
GM has already exhausted their limited resources on the issue and gave up! A year ago they ceased covering the recall issue. Therefore it is up to you to be informed and to take precautionary action to install a bypass module.