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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Clayton New Jersey
I had a 2000 Coupe m6, never had an issue. Traded the 2000 in on a low mileage 2001 Z06 back in July. Made plans with friends to do the Kerbeck Toys for Tots Run on October 10. On the 8th, I went to pull out of the garage...DIC said remove key and wait 10 seconds. Tried it, then said service column lock. Lucky I was still in my garage and I found a forum member who over nighted me the CLB kit.
Before doing anything, I called my local Chevrolet Dealer. They told me it would be covered but they would not cover the tow. I purchased out of state so going back to the Chevy Dealer in Maryland was not an option. Thought about it for a second, $75.00 for tow...somebody getting to beat on my Vette or $40.00 stays in my garage safe and sound ....it was a no brainer. Install was about 15 minutes. Just do it and be done with it.
Good Luck, Bill
Before doing anything, I called my local Chevrolet Dealer. They told me it would be covered but they would not cover the tow. I purchased out of state so going back to the Chevy Dealer in Maryland was not an option. Thought about it for a second, $75.00 for tow...somebody getting to beat on my Vette or $40.00 stays in my garage safe and sound ....it was a no brainer. Install was about 15 minutes. Just do it and be done with it.
Good Luck, Bill
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Long Island/Pompano Beach
Is this the steering column recall?
I had it into the dealer last week and they told me it didn't apply to my car. How can I tell if it does or doesn't or if the bypass is already installed?
It is an 03 50th anniv.
Thanks
I had it into the dealer last week and they told me it didn't apply to my car. How can I tell if it does or doesn't or if the bypass is already installed?
It is an 03 50th anniv.
Thanks
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: Queens New York
So true............I had the CLB for months and kept putting it off. Got the message to pull the key....the column did not lock so I was lucky.
The next day I installed the CLB...bette safe that sorry.
You know it going to happen when you are on a long trip or drive.
Just do it.
The next day I installed the CLB...bette safe that sorry.
You know it going to happen when you are on a long trip or drive.
Just do it.
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I did nothing on my previous 98 6 speed and had no problems.
Same with my present car, 02 six speed.
CLB is a smart move but I'm not touching it.
Thankfully I avoided the GM "fix."
Same with my present car, 02 six speed.
CLB is a smart move but I'm not touching it.
Thankfully I avoided the GM "fix."
Racer
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Kissimmee FL
Hey... why PM when I am sure others here would like to know if there is a way to find out if someone already has it installed from a previous owner (including me...)?
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My '03 doesn't need anything done to it, but when I had my '00 I waited about 4 years before I ever installed the CLB. Never had a problem but was worried I was pushing my luck.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Lawrenceville PA
When I bought my 99 the previous owner had either the CLB or the recall done because my steering column won't lock. I'm not sure which one, but so far so good. I still occasionally get the "pull key and wait ten seconds" message but it's always cleared and to date I've not had any problems. Knock on wood
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2009
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My 03 MN6 did not have any recalls performed when I bought it back in April. The car never had any column lock problems. But that typical column lock motor and actuator sound was making me very nervous every time I started the car. I went ahead and installed a CLB. No problems with the install and no more column lock motor sound. I feel a lot better and have a lot more confidence in the reliability of the car. That feeling is priceless.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 372
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From: Ft. Lauderdale FL
So true............I had the CLB for months and kept putting it off. Got the message to pull the key....the column did not lock so I was lucky.
The next day I installed the CLB...bette safe that sorry.
You know it going to happen when you are on a long trip or drive.
Just do it.
The next day I installed the CLB...bette safe that sorry.
You know it going to happen when you are on a long trip or drive.
Just do it.
...similar thing happened to me!I had to quit rolling those dice...
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Napa Ca
Had the GM recall done awhile back on my '01 but no CLB. However, I make it a point of not locking the steering wheel and NEVER use the steering wheel to help me get in or out of the vette. First time I've also answered a CLB type post...now I'll probably get locked