Steering Clounm Lock Recall
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Steering Clounm Lock Recall
Well, I got some bad news today. Another member posted how you can get your service history from GM by using their chat link. I found out the recall on the steering column lock was never done and now it has expired.
So, I guess I need to fix it myself. Does anyone have the compete GM repair procedures or an after market procedure? I have a 2000 vert with automatic transmission. I know there is some kind of electronic box that needs to be installed, which is a aftermarket repair.
Thanks
Ted
So, I guess I need to fix it myself. Does anyone have the compete GM repair procedures or an after market procedure? I have a 2000 vert with automatic transmission. I know there is some kind of electronic box that needs to be installed, which is a aftermarket repair.
Thanks
Ted
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Here is what you need and it comes with instructions on how to install. Not difficult at all and it will solve your column lock problems. And it is even on sale. 
http://corvettesofhouston.com/43-cor...mn-lock-bypass
http://corvettesofhouston.com/43-cor...mn-lock-bypass
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Well, I got some bad news today. Another member posted how you can get your service history from GM by using their chat link. I found out the recall on the steering column lock was never done and now it has expired.
So, I guess I need to fix it myself. Does anyone have the compete GM repair procedures or an after market procedure? I have a 2000 vert with automatic transmission. I know there is some kind of electronic box that needs to be installed, which is a aftermarket repair.
Thanks
Ted
So, I guess I need to fix it myself. Does anyone have the compete GM repair procedures or an after market procedure? I have a 2000 vert with automatic transmission. I know there is some kind of electronic box that needs to be installed, which is a aftermarket repair.
Thanks
Ted
http://www.complianceparts.com/lmc5description.html
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Send a PM to 8vette7 about the specifics of the 2000 with automatic transmission. From what I have read, I'd go with the LMC5 over the CLB since it eliminates all the wiring and connections from the circuit. It's all done at the BCM instead of under the steering wheel.
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You are very lucky they didn't "fix" you're car. Buy a LMC5 and be done with it.
http://www.complianceparts.com/lmc5description.html
http://www.complianceparts.com/lmc5description.html
So, all I need to fix this recall is to get one of the electronic boxes that are available?
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Yeah, when they "fixed" mine, they also left the lock plate loose so it wouldn't bind up again........but now it frickin' rattles in there on rough roads!! 
I asked them to just remove it but they said they legally could not. This was about five years ago.
I asked them to just remove it but they said they legally could not. This was about five years ago.
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I don't think this is right. Autos are still succeptible in 2000 as far as I know. However, the fact that the recall wasn't done means nothing which is all that the recalls did. Since your column doesn't lock when in park, maybe it already has a by-pass. Perhaps someone can comment on this.
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Thanks!
Here is how the cars impacted by column lock falls out:
ALL 97 through 2000 (manual and auto trans) can experience the column lock symptoms and were part of (eligible for) the NHTSA recall that came out in Jan 2004.
All 2001 - 2004 manual trans cars through 2004 VIN 45120862 can experience the column lock symptoms and were part of (eligible for) the NHTSA recall that came out in Jan. 2004. All 2001 - 2004 automatic trans cars were NOT part of the recall ( NOT eligible for) and do NOT experience the column lock symptoms. The 2004 manual trans cars with VIN greater than 45120862 had the equivalent of the NHTSA recall service done to them BEFORE they were shipped from the factory.
ALL 97 through 2000 (manual and auto trans) can experience the column lock symptoms and were part of (eligible for) the NHTSA recall that came out in Jan 2004.
All 2001 - 2004 manual trans cars through 2004 VIN 45120862 can experience the column lock symptoms and were part of (eligible for) the NHTSA recall that came out in Jan. 2004. All 2001 - 2004 automatic trans cars were NOT part of the recall ( NOT eligible for) and do NOT experience the column lock symptoms. The 2004 manual trans cars with VIN greater than 45120862 had the equivalent of the NHTSA recall service done to them BEFORE they were shipped from the factory.
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little thread jack
quick help i have the kit used it five years ago and lost the instructions on how to use the box and 12 volt plug. just change the bcm and now have the notice in my dic tired of hitting reset, the pin and ring are gone from column.
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You are very lucky they didn't "fix" you're car. Buy a LMC5 and be done with it.
http://www.complianceparts.com/lmc5description.html
http://www.complianceparts.com/lmc5description.html
I bought the Corvettes of Houston fix and didn't like it. Never installed it.
Ordered the LMC5 and it works great.
LMC5 FTW.
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Read the posts and the info given. He says that the column does not lock. That means that some form of GM service has likely been done because from the factory on the 1997 through 2000 A4's the column locked. You are correct that the car MIGHT have a CLB or LMC5 installed. To know what GM has done to the car as either warranty or recall service you need to refer to the GMVIS.
If you have read the details of the Customer Satisfaction Program 01044 (predacessor to the NHTSA forced recall) you would know it does NOT include the reflash of the PCM. It DOES include the replacement of the lock ring with a small diameter lock ring to prevent the column from locking.
OP needs to know if that is the only column lock service done or whether the full recall version was done. (Full recall reflashes the PCM with a 2mph fuel shutoff) If the full recall has been done, then he needs an aftermarket product to avoid being stranded by the 2mph fuel shutoff. If only CSP 01044 was done, he will not be stranded by either the fuel shutoff (not done) or the column locking (Small diameter lock ring prevents column from physically locking) . Worst he will see is error messages in the DIC but car is still driveable.
4 KRUSIN, just noticed that you are Canadian. The Canadian laws PREVENT the replacement of the Lock Ring with the small diameter lock ring that prevents the column from physically locking. So things might be a bit different on Canadian C5's that are automatic and have had the GM/NHTSA recall service done.
Here is a link to the final variation of the GM Recall service (04006C).
http://corvetteforum.net/c5/kenficht...olumn_lock.pdf
Feel free to read it and verify the info I have presented here.
If you have read the details of the Customer Satisfaction Program 01044 (predacessor to the NHTSA forced recall) you would know it does NOT include the reflash of the PCM. It DOES include the replacement of the lock ring with a small diameter lock ring to prevent the column from locking.
OP needs to know if that is the only column lock service done or whether the full recall version was done. (Full recall reflashes the PCM with a 2mph fuel shutoff) If the full recall has been done, then he needs an aftermarket product to avoid being stranded by the 2mph fuel shutoff. If only CSP 01044 was done, he will not be stranded by either the fuel shutoff (not done) or the column locking (Small diameter lock ring prevents column from physically locking) . Worst he will see is error messages in the DIC but car is still driveable.
4 KRUSIN, just noticed that you are Canadian. The Canadian laws PREVENT the replacement of the Lock Ring with the small diameter lock ring that prevents the column from physically locking. So things might be a bit different on Canadian C5's that are automatic and have had the GM/NHTSA recall service done.
Here is a link to the final variation of the GM Recall service (04006C).
http://corvetteforum.net/c5/kenficht...olumn_lock.pdf
Feel free to read it and verify the info I have presented here.
So, what I believe has been done to my car, (even though the live chat with GM said it was not done) from yours and everyone else comments, is the lock ring was replaced so it will not lock, and possible the computer was reprogrammed for the 2 mph shut off.
I guess to fix the problem, I need to get an LCM5 or the similar device that is available, and if I every get the car tuned, have them increase the shut off value to 200 mph. Is my thinking correct?