All Voodoo, $50 CLB insurance would have prevented it all!
Help for COLUMN LOCK
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta GA
Help for COLUMN LOCK
I just went through a column lock with my 2002 in a position where a wrecker could not get to it so I had to get the column unlocked. This is how I unlocked it. First, I tried the 10 second wait and of course it did not work. I tried twisting on the wheel with the key in the on position several times to no avail. I then charged the battery to make sure it was as hot as possible, I then disconnected the battery and waited 30 minutes. I reattached the battery turned the key to the on position and twisted the wheel and it unlocked. Once unlocked and after starting the car I turned it off and restarted it to reset the column lock indicator. I hope this helps someone who has the same problem. I have ordered the bypass so hopefully this won't happen again.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 9,526
Likes: 12
From: Los Angeles California
Here's another trick to try. When you turn the key, don't start the engine. Turn it to the ON position and wait for the column to unlock, then start the car. When I was having this issue (before I installed the CLB) I noticed that the cranking of the engine stopped my CL from disengaging.
GM sucks for this.
GM sucks for this.
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta GA
Another hint that I got from a Corvette mechanic was to make sure that you never turn your car off with the wheel turned. Always make sure the wheels are pointing straight ahead before turning off the key.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 9,526
Likes: 12
From: Los Angeles California
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 9,526
Likes: 12
From: Los Angeles California
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski