2002 C5 6-Speed Vert - No column lock bypass and never had an issue. Light just came all although everything seems to be normal. Is this something I can can take care of myself by resetting something or should I be concerned and take it in for service?
Thanks in advance...

 

Advanced Search, only about a GAZILLION posts on this.

 

I'm sorting through them, but most deal with with a column that is locked and go on to talk about the Column Lock Bypass mod. Mine works fine, I just have the "Service Column Lock" message on the display. I'm going to pull the codes and see what comes up. Maybe that will help...

 

I would simply clear the code and see if it comes back.
I'd also check the 'pellets' on your keys to insure they are not dirty and/or loose.

Start simple before spending a lot of $$ at your friendly dealership.

 

Based upon the search data it appears the a non fully charged battery can cause this issue. I just put my Battery Tender Plus on to fully charge the battery. Then we'll see what happens. This has worked in the past to eliminate errant active handing and traction control messages. It appears many of the sensors are very battery voltage sensitive.

 

i get same thing plus pull key wait 10 seconds,colum lock already removed.i just got in the mail today lcm5.cant wait to install it ,i hate that pull key thing.

 

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In all fairness, he just gets the message on his computer. It doesn't do a lockup of his steering column or shut the motor down That's the first I've heard of that.

 

Sort of like driving on a 10 year old battery and getting surprised.

 

I admit, I'm an old school guy and go by the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" rule. I put the Battery Tender Plus on the car overnight and all is now well again. Thanks for all the replies...

 

installed lmc5,still get pull key measage.gunna load test battery,in morning.i hate that pull key wait 10 seconds,but the service colum lock message gone.one down one to go.

 

i checked battery today ,load tested ,checked good,starter load ,is good,i just put in new motor.all grounds are good clean and tight.used new key.it started after a tune for new motor.when i first installed the lmc5 didnt do it for 5 ignition cycles.i cant stand it anymore.

 

There's another model? I have the lmc5 installed on my 2000 auto been getting the same pull key wait 10 seconds error then passes on the second crank.

 

Good luck my friend. I have had both LMC5 and now LMC5R. It's a BCM timing thing. I am frustrated too. I don't get the pull key message all the time which kind of throws me for a loop. I purchased the CLB from Corvettesofhouston.com and am getting my $hit together to correct this problem. I need to remove the LMC5R and put the car back to stock. I also need to remove the K harnes which I have no clue where its hooked up to. Then I'm going to check all the fuses and install the CLB. Hopefully this will eliminate the problem. I still need to get the PCM reflashed and remove the 2 MPH shutoff should it happen again. Hopefully I'll get it done next weekend.

 

so i think i found the problem.we will see in the morning so far no pull key wait 10 seconds.i have a lingifelter box for the 24 to 58 reluctor wheel.had the ignition power in the ecm fuse.think it was turning on and loss of comunication with bcm,ipc,ecm,.hope that was problem.

 

Got the Service Column Lock message today. No lock, everything works fine. Battery is 8 years old and I'll replace it.