LMC5 vs Original column lock bypass
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I don't know the difference as I've never had the need to do any research, but I've had the original CLB installed since 2007. 1 little hiccup when I first installed it and nothing since. Been a great fix so far for my car. I believe though that the LMC5 might take the whole lock system out of the picture and the CLB just tricks the system into thinking the lock is still working. Someone more knowledgeable will chime in I'm sure and correct me.
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I think you are correct. I had the original CLB installed on my 2000 and never had a problem - not sure if the LMC5 was available at that time.
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I don't know the difference as I've never had the need to do any research, but I've had the original CLB installed since 2007. 1 little hiccup when I first installed it and nothing since. Been a great fix so far for my car. I believe though that the LMC5 might take the whole lock system out of the picture and the CLB just tricks the system into thinking the lock is still working. Someone more knowledgeable will chime in I'm sure and correct me.
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Well, I see posts all the time about trouble with the LMC5. "Call Richard" "Brown wire mod" etc etc.
The original CLB, may be less tech in nature, but mine NEVER failed. Worked fine all the time.
The original CLB, may be less tech in nature, but mine NEVER failed. Worked fine all the time.
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