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Old May 10, 2024 | 06:27 PM
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Hello, new to the forum and just got my first C5. Just wanted to drop a few pic of her. I do have a question. My steering wheel locked light cam one and the 10 second warning as well. What's the difference between the LMc5 bypass and the top flight bypass except 50 bucks!

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Old May 10, 2024 | 07:38 PM
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Congrats on your first C5. My first vette was a C5 also. Original owner here of my 2004. As far as parts, not a lot of people on this forum like chineseum parts. Lots of failed new parts out there. Difference could be 50 bucks or a failed part. Take your chances or spend the extra 50 bucks.
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Yeah that's what I thought just wanted to know.
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Old May 10, 2024 | 07:48 PM
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Well I just ordered a new anti theft lock from top flight. Figured since it went bad I'll just replace the whole
dam thing lol.

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How old is your battery, OP? If it's getting tired, you will start seeing that issue.

Welcome to the forum. Nice roadster you have, there. Love the red interior.

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Battery is older but new alternator and battery hold charge and sits at 12.8 for days.
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Thanks USAZR1. So far been good but a lot of stuff popping up now lol. The steering wheel lock, the telescopic steering wheel won't move. I think my hazard button is affecting my turn signal lol list goes on hahahah.
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A good battery and the LMC5 would have taken care of your problem
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Didn't know about that till now.
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Also check the connectors under the drivers Seat for the steering column problem. The other issue sounds like a hazzard switch issue
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Now that you mention it my seats seem loose. They do tend to move forward and back when I brake hard. I tried to do the factory reset for the steering wheel. But that didn't work.
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Congrats on your C5 - good looking car.
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Originally Posted by Rowdy_gorilla
Now that you mention it my seats seem loose. They do tend to move forward and back when I brake hard. I tried to do the factory reset for the steering wheel. But that didn't work.

Here is the seat fix. Cheap and easy. The rubber bushing goes bad and the nylon fixes it.

Might watch Lyles videos on common issues and how to fix them including the column. A wealth of good info for a new owner.
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Originally Posted by Rowdy_gorilla
Now that you mention it my seats seem loose. They do tend to move forward and back when I brake hard. I tried to do the factory reset for the steering wheel. But that didn't work.
Your seat track bushings are worn. A Common issue. The bushings are the black things that hold the small block in place.

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Thanks guys. You don't disappoint on the info and help.
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Thought about a cam swap yet? ….j/k.

Congrats and enjoy!
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To answer your J/K lol
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To answer your J/K lol
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Trying to do more road racing and track days but man I'm slow.
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