Column Lock Bypass
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Thanks.
It's an 02' Z
What has to happen if does "lock"? Is it crazy expensive to fix?
What has to happen if does "lock"? Is it crazy expensive to fix?
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OK,,to consolidate,,A4's prior to 01,,and all M6 cars are susceptible to problems. IF wheel turns with key out,,you have had a recall done. If wheel turns and you hear the solenoid TRYING to work,,you have had the recall AND do not have an after market CLB. A properly installed CLB bypasses the power to the solenoid thus it is quiet. About $50 for a CLB and about 30-45 min to install!! With a recall done,,they ALSO program a 2mph fuel cut off,,and WHEN the factory recall K harness fails(not if,,WHEN it fails) You will be stranded with a car that WILL start,,just wont go anywhere!!! ASK ME HOW I KNOW,,,Mine had TWO recall fixes before I bought it,,didn't know about hearing the solenoid,,didn't know if it had a CLB,,,,,,,WELL I found out!!!
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So why isn't GM utilizing this method? If it is a better option? Not being a jerk,just wondering.
Edit: Just ordered one for $40 shipped.
Edit: Just ordered one for $40 shipped.
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Good news and bad news for your C5
Corvettes of Dallas has good news and bad news.
Bad news -- we get orders every day for the Column Lock Bypass.
Good news - we have them in stock ready to get you back on the road.
Please call me direct to place your order.
Todd
Bad news -- we get orders every day for the Column Lock Bypass.
Good news - we have them in stock ready to get you back on the road.
Please call me direct to place your order.
Todd
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GM walked out on this problem back in 2006. They have not spent cent 1 since then on this problem. Afterall it only affects the C5 and that has been out of production since 2004. 
Further they got off the hook with NHTSA who forced the safety recall by reprogramming the PCM to prevent the car being driven if the BCM thinks the column is locked. The 2mph reprogram is 100% effective in accomplishing that so NHTSA is out of this. The column locking by itself nor the fuel shutoff are safety issues. Prior to the 2mph solution it was possible to drive the car with the column locked under certain conditions. That was in fact a safety issue. The fact that there are many other components that can and will fail and leave the driver stranded is just a "maintenance" issue for the current owner to deal with.
Further they got off the hook with NHTSA who forced the safety recall by reprogramming the PCM to prevent the car being driven if the BCM thinks the column is locked. The 2mph reprogram is 100% effective in accomplishing that so NHTSA is out of this. The column locking by itself nor the fuel shutoff are safety issues. Prior to the 2mph solution it was possible to drive the car with the column locked under certain conditions. That was in fact a safety issue. The fact that there are many other components that can and will fail and leave the driver stranded is just a "maintenance" issue for the current owner to deal with.
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None of this is a problem with the bypass correct?