steering lock by pass
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Using the test as to whether the column locks with NO KEY in the ignition is NOT a guaranteed way to check for the presence of a Column Lock Bypass. Column on 97 to 2000 automatics that have had the GM Column Lock recall service will not be locked. They may or may not have had a Column Lock Bypass installed as well.
However, if the steering column locks, then everything else is a moot point.
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Thank you
Your profile indicates that the car is a 200. Is it an automatic or manual.
If an LMC5 had been installed it would be in the passenger foot well behind the toe kick. It would look like the device in the pictures in the link in the previous post.
If there is no LMC5 then you need to drop the drivers side knee bolster and look for a device that looks like rectangular box at this link:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-control.html
Using the test as to whether the column locks with NO KEY in the ignition is NOT a guaranteed way to check for the presence of a Column Lock Bypass. Column on 97 to 2000 automatics that have had the GM Column Lock recall service will not be locked. They may or may not have had a Column Lock Bypass installed as well.
If an LMC5 had been installed it would be in the passenger foot well behind the toe kick. It would look like the device in the pictures in the link in the previous post.
If there is no LMC5 then you need to drop the drivers side knee bolster and look for a device that looks like rectangular box at this link:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-control.html
Using the test as to whether the column locks with NO KEY in the ignition is NOT a guaranteed way to check for the presence of a Column Lock Bypass. Column on 97 to 2000 automatics that have had the GM Column Lock recall service will not be locked. They may or may not have had a Column Lock Bypass installed as well.
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When you insert the key into the ignition and just begin to turn the key toward the start position, do you hear a soft bzzzt that is coming from under the plastic covering over the column? Similarly when you remove the key from the ignition do you hear the soft bzzzt? That is the lock motor retracting or extending the lock pin (unlock or lock the column) If you do not hear that noise them some type of corrective action (LMC5 or CLB) has already been done
If you hear that noise then the car does NOT have either a LMC5 or a Column Lock Bypass and you are subject to becoming stranded by either the column locking and not being able to unlock it or by the 2mph fuel shutoff that is a part of the GM Column Lock recall service. I would recommend that you order and install an LMC5 to prevent either of these issues from stranding you.
If you hear that noise then the car does NOT have either a LMC5 or a Column Lock Bypass and you are subject to becoming stranded by either the column locking and not being able to unlock it or by the 2mph fuel shutoff that is a part of the GM Column Lock recall service. I would recommend that you order and install an LMC5 to prevent either of these issues from stranding you.
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As I said earlier, if your steering column locks, then you should seriously consider the LMC5. I believe everyone will agree that the two GM recalls accomplished next to nothing.
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Here is my write up on the LMC5.
I consider the LMC5 to be the best Column Lock problem permanent fix out there. It also does not require you to “undo” any previous CL attempts to resolve this issue. Their eBay ads have a good video that shows the install at the BCM. It does not cover everything in the written instructions. So, read the instructions and also here is some extra info. In some cases, the BCM timing is off just enough to cause some issues. They make several versions and they can swap out/provide one of these if you have any issues. Their customer support is as good as it gets.
Not uncommon for people to "put the column in a pre-lock condition" and not know it and then start with the install. In other words, they started with the column lock “energized’ even if it was not actually locked yet. If not actually locked yet, it will be as soon as you turn the steering wheel after the LMC5 install. It will then remain in the locked condition until you cause the motor to unlock. It will then remain in the unlocked condition since the motor is then unpowered with the circuits disconnected.
Here is one way to prevent that if your column locks and unlocks normally:
If the CL is functioning normally you don't not need the Unlocker, merely turn the ignition ON, pull fuse #23, turn ignition OFF, turn the steering wheel (left and right) and verify it is unlocked. Next, disconnect the negative battery terminal, re-insert fuse #23 and continue with the install.
Compliance Parts website: http://complianceparts.com/index.html
I consider the LMC5 to be the best Column Lock problem permanent fix out there. It also does not require you to “undo” any previous CL attempts to resolve this issue. Their eBay ads have a good video that shows the install at the BCM. It does not cover everything in the written instructions. So, read the instructions and also here is some extra info. In some cases, the BCM timing is off just enough to cause some issues. They make several versions and they can swap out/provide one of these if you have any issues. Their customer support is as good as it gets.
Not uncommon for people to "put the column in a pre-lock condition" and not know it and then start with the install. In other words, they started with the column lock “energized’ even if it was not actually locked yet. If not actually locked yet, it will be as soon as you turn the steering wheel after the LMC5 install. It will then remain in the locked condition until you cause the motor to unlock. It will then remain in the unlocked condition since the motor is then unpowered with the circuits disconnected.
Here is one way to prevent that if your column locks and unlocks normally:
If the CL is functioning normally you don't not need the Unlocker, merely turn the ignition ON, pull fuse #23, turn ignition OFF, turn the steering wheel (left and right) and verify it is unlocked. Next, disconnect the negative battery terminal, re-insert fuse #23 and continue with the install.
Compliance Parts website: http://complianceparts.com/index.html