63Corvette

I got this "Remove key, wait 10 seconds...." message on my DIC. What does it mean?
Thanks!

AngryTurtle

Not sure if serious. But..

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Road Runner

Search the forum for "column lock bypass". Most of us who have experienced the "remove key" notification have made this mod and those who did want to wait joined in. Easy to do and inexpensive.

rr

tacman

Common C5 problem. Probably hundreds of threads and a "sticky" in the C5 Section. PITA when it happens, depending on where you are, but easy to correct.

63Corvette

Thanks ALL

Vetteman Jack

I agree and would recommend doing the column lock bypass install asap, but do check your battery also.

bighank

If the antitheft system doesn't see the proper resistance on the ignition key you might get that message. Use alcohol on the key pellet and maybe some electrical contact cleaner in the ignition.

'Shifter

I tackle the LMC5 install tonight...

xdmikey

I've noticed that since my c5 stays on a battery minder I haven't had that issue but since my car has been at my house for the last week or so(no minder)and yesterday I got the "pull key...". So now I believe the battery needs to be really charged to eliminate this issue but I have to say I have owned this car for eight months/maybe 4K miles and I had forgotten about the pull key... until this last time.

GenerationX1

I have the LMC5 install and still get that stupid message hit and miss every so often. I never had my steering wheel lock up or that message before hand but I did it anyways and I get that message once in a while. Gets on my nerves. Pull key wait 10 seconds blah blah

GenerationX1

Thank you SIR for that advice!!

Ikester

Did you remove it and wait 10 seconds?

Zip Fox

I have a 2003 ZO6. I have had it for several years. This issue started up for me last year. I have done extensive research on this issue. It's a erroneous error that occurs...that just occurs for some reason...sooner or later...or maybe never. When you start your car, if you see the message: "Remove key, wait 10 seconds"...if you do not do this your steering wheel will lock up and your engine will die. The error is intermittent and will drive one nuts. I ruled out not having a battery with 120 reserve and/or checking for voltage drop. In my case, I ruled this out. The solution for me was to buy from Compliance Parts, in Malibu, CA, their LMC5 Module Column Lock Bypass. Install this module and you will never see this error message again! Here is the link: http://www.complianceparts.com/lmc5ataglance.html

OBTW, there is no danger of the steering column locking up while you are driving. However, where ever you are parked, when you turn the ignition on and see "Pull Key, Wait 10 Seconds"...if you do not do this, your column will lock up and your engine will die. The intermittence of this message will drive one mad. Anyway, there you have it. Best of luck.

Zip Fox

Phanni

" I have done extensive research on this issue."

Obviously not here on the forum, or you would not have been seeing this for a couple of years.

73Corvette

Did you talk with Richard at Compliance parts.. he may be able to talk you thru your problem and fix it.

73Corvette

sorry didn't read down to your post.. should have known you were on it

2FAS4UU

Zip Fox, Please be careful when making broad statements such as your 'OBTW' quote. I say this with no malice or ego involved, but I have experienced this issue on my Vette four years ago where the column did lock up while making a right turn, fortunately it was in a residential area. I had to have the Vette ramp trucked to the stealership where they completely removed the pin in the column. Really 'SCARED' the crap out of me, not much time to react to this even going 15-20 mph!

Zerski

what does this cost to fix and what needs to be done?

Drewstein

There's a sticky you need to find.
FAQ

You necro'd a super old thread.