[Z06] New Column Lock Problem
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2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Pearl River LA
New Column Lock Problem
2002 ZO6 with all factory (Fixs) done, drove the car home from dealer and the first time I tried to drive it guess what? (Steering Column Lock) so what do I do from here? I need Help?? I have a big yellow peice of chevy junk in my yard! Can't drive it!
Melting Slicks
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From: Cary NC
There is no such thing as a "NEW" Column Lock Problem. It's the same problem that GM never fixed to date. Go order a CLB from Corvettes of Houston and install it. Problem solved with a real engineering fix that works.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Avon Indiana
I took my 2004 Z06 to the dealer just today and told them I wanted the lock plate removed and they acted like they never heard of such a thing and kept trying to change the subject.
I told them I would PAY them to take it out. I just want it out.
I told them I would PAY them to take it out. I just want it out.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Cedar Rapids Iowa
It cannot be emphasized enough: none of the GM "fixes" for this problem have worked over the long term. Buy the aftermarket CLB unit from Corvettes of Houston, install it, and problem solved.
Burning Brakes
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From: Cedar Rapids Iowa
Removing the lock plate will not fix the problem.
Drifting
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From: Thompson Falls MT
Neither will getting the CofH column lock bypass completely fix things. I have one in and it is doing what it's supposed to do. However, since putting it in I have twice had the car stall immediately after starting and give me a Pull Key and wait 10 seconds error message. The steering wheel can be turned fully at this point so the locking mechanism is defeated, yet I still got stalled out. Luckily, both times after waiting the 10 seconds the car started right up and ran fine.
Safety Car
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From: Vancouver B.C.
Neither will getting the CofH column lock bypass completely fix things. I have one in and it is doing what it's supposed to do. However, since putting it in I have twice had the car stall immediately after starting and give me a Pull Key and wait 10 seconds error message. The steering wheel can be turned fully at this point so the locking mechanism is defeated, yet I still got stalled out. Luckily, both times after waiting the 10 seconds the car started right up and ran fine.
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Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Dallas TX
Yeah... I'm getting the SCL error as well after three(!) recall fixes. This time the actuator has gone bad, and the dealer wanted $500 to replace since the actuator is not a part of the recall's fix. No thanks. Going to Patrick Sparks instead...
Last edited by phalanx256; Jun 23, 2009 at 04:01 PM. Reason: typo
Melting Slicks
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From: Scottsdale Az
Taking it to the dealer is just going to cause more problems FYI.
Burning Brakes
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From: Cedar Rapids Iowa
Neither will getting the CofH column lock bypass completely fix things. I have one in and it is doing what it's supposed to do. However, since putting it in I have twice had the car stall immediately after starting and give me a Pull Key and wait 10 seconds error message. The steering wheel can be turned fully at this point so the locking mechanism is defeated, yet I still got stalled out. Luckily, both times after waiting the 10 seconds the car started right up and ran fine.
Burning Brakes
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From: Cedar Rapids Iowa
The reason is that the actuator is bad. When you install the COH CLB in a car with a functioning column lock (good actuator), the actuator is then permanently bypassed and thus it can never become defective after that.
Heel & Toe
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Neither will getting the CofH column lock bypass completely fix things. I have one in and it is doing what it's supposed to do. However, since putting it in I have twice had the car stall immediately after starting and give me a Pull Key and wait 10 seconds error message. The steering wheel can be turned fully at this point so the locking mechanism is defeated, yet I still got stalled out. Luckily, both times after waiting the 10 seconds the car started right up and ran fine.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: St. Louis Missouri
I got the SCL message and ordered the CLB. By the time the CLB showed up, the SCL message was gone and the car was acting fine. I went ahead and installed the CLB for safe measure.
Melting Slicks
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From: Scottsdale Az
Burning Brakes
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From: Cedar Rapids Iowa
Because the source of most of the problems is that the actuator, which is a type of motor, has gone bad. The computer can sense the current draw of the actuator and if it is not the proper amount, it can be fooled into thinking that the actuator is in an improper position such as being engaged into the locking plate, even if it is not. So, even if the locking plate is gone, if the computer thinks the actuator is engaged into the locking plate, it will cut off your engine. That is why the COH CLB disables the circuit to the actuator. It replaces that circuit with its own which simulates the load of a functional actuator.
