[Z06] column by-pass
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Racer
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From: liverpool ny
column by-pass
I see where Corvettes of Houston has a unit that sells for $49, also Mid America has one for $99, looks slightly different but does the same job. Point being is it worth the extra money? Now does this unit stay plugged into the lighter all the time or what?How does it work? I have a 02 EBz06 and have had this happen a few months ago 12,000 miles or so, couldn't move the car,had to have it trailored. It was under warrantee and they didn't say anything about a recall,I'm wondering if they put the updated part in.
Last edited by DAKING; Aug 5, 2004 at 04:52 PM.
Racer
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From: Valley Alabama
Originally Posted by DAKING
I see where Corvettes of Houston has a unit that sells for $49, also Mid America has one for $99, looks slightly different but does the same job. Point being is it worth the extra money? Now does this unit stay plugged into the lighter all the time or what?How does it work?
(quote) Hi,
How are you? We no longer sell them because they don't work.
Shawn
LAPD Customer Care/Technical Support (end quote)
You decide.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Sandy Ego CA
I just order one from Covettes of Houston yesterday, they said they would try and get it to me in So Cal before the week end, I am waiting. From they way it looks the unit does stay connected once installed. Go to a site called 97 Vette and under the do it your self info section they have a detailed installation with instructions as well as some great pictures for what I think may be a the Thunder Racing unit CLB (not sure about that, they didn't mention manufactures) I called Thunder Racing but they said they didn't have any left in stock and it might be a few weeks before they got any in. I called all over and not everybody has these things and I just figured that there couldn't be that much difference between one kind or the other and went with Corvettes of Houston.
I am headed for Laguna Seca and Pebble Beach on Wednesday and wanted to get it installed before then.
Hope's this helps you out
I am headed for Laguna Seca and Pebble Beach on Wednesday and wanted to get it installed before then.
Hope's this helps you out
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: 07 black c6z
Hey,
Column by pass is a VEHICLE RECALL NOTICE.
NO CHARGE.
recall notice number in Canada, 04006
for 1997-2004 models, stick and auto.
I just got the letter.
.. requires reprogram of the PCM and a lock plate clearance kit.
My car is going in next week. ( my car is a z06 stick).
Bill.
Column by pass is a VEHICLE RECALL NOTICE.
NO CHARGE.
recall notice number in Canada, 04006
for 1997-2004 models, stick and auto.
I just got the letter.
.. requires reprogram of the PCM and a lock plate clearance kit.
My car is going in next week. ( my car is a z06 stick).
Bill.
Drifting
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,822
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by smook
Hey,
Column by pass is a VEHICLE RECALL NOTICE.
NO CHARGE.
recall notice number in Canada, 04006
for 1997-2004 models, stick and auto.
Column by pass is a VEHICLE RECALL NOTICE.
NO CHARGE.
recall notice number in Canada, 04006
for 1997-2004 models, stick and auto.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 473
Likes: 2
From: Columbus Ohio
Please read more before making a decision...
Hey guys,
I wanted to let you guys know that there is a lot of threads about this in the C5 general section right now. Here is some info that it doesn't sound like you guys are aware of.
The CLB does work. I don't know who at LAPD would tell you different, but he obviously doen not know what he is talking about.
If your car is locked up, installing the CLB will not help to get it unlocked, at least consistently. Some people have gotten it to unlock others have not. Maybe this is what the LAPD guy meant. I would go ahead and get one and try it. If it didn't work then I would install it after GM gets it unlocked.
The $49 is the same. Don't spend more. It does not stay plugged into the lighter. This is used only for one step in the installation procedure and then not used again.
The recall is misleading. For Manual trans, they don't really fix anything. They reprogram the BCM (not the PCM) so that if it does lock, then it will cut the fuel so that you can not move the car. This is to prevent you from causing a wreck if it locks up while in motion (I don't see how this helps anything). They inspect your column and if there is a problem they will fix it, but if your car has not locked, then it's doubtful they they will find a problem and replace anything. The nature of this whole column lock issue is that there is not a problem until it happens.
So the bottom line is that if you take it in for the recall, you are only getting the reprogram of the BCM and an inspection. This does nothing to prevent it from happening. The CLB kit does prevent it from happening. GET THE CLB - DON'T GET THE RECALL and don't worry anymore.
There is a sticky thread in the c5 general section that covers all of this.
If you have an automatic then you do get some physical corections, but not on the MN6 (all Z06's).
As luck would have it, I got my recall last night and had already scheduled an appointment for some other work this morning. When I dropped it off and the service guy printed out the invoice for me to sign, it listed the recall. I told him that I did not want the recall. I just got a call that everything was ready and that they did not do the recall as per my request. No problems.
Hope this info helps in your decision making process.
I wanted to let you guys know that there is a lot of threads about this in the C5 general section right now. Here is some info that it doesn't sound like you guys are aware of.
The CLB does work. I don't know who at LAPD would tell you different, but he obviously doen not know what he is talking about.
If your car is locked up, installing the CLB will not help to get it unlocked, at least consistently. Some people have gotten it to unlock others have not. Maybe this is what the LAPD guy meant. I would go ahead and get one and try it. If it didn't work then I would install it after GM gets it unlocked.
The $49 is the same. Don't spend more. It does not stay plugged into the lighter. This is used only for one step in the installation procedure and then not used again.
The recall is misleading. For Manual trans, they don't really fix anything. They reprogram the BCM (not the PCM) so that if it does lock, then it will cut the fuel so that you can not move the car. This is to prevent you from causing a wreck if it locks up while in motion (I don't see how this helps anything). They inspect your column and if there is a problem they will fix it, but if your car has not locked, then it's doubtful they they will find a problem and replace anything. The nature of this whole column lock issue is that there is not a problem until it happens.
So the bottom line is that if you take it in for the recall, you are only getting the reprogram of the BCM and an inspection. This does nothing to prevent it from happening. The CLB kit does prevent it from happening. GET THE CLB - DON'T GET THE RECALL and don't worry anymore.
There is a sticky thread in the c5 general section that covers all of this.
If you have an automatic then you do get some physical corections, but not on the MN6 (all Z06's).
As luck would have it, I got my recall last night and had already scheduled an appointment for some other work this morning. When I dropped it off and the service guy printed out the invoice for me to sign, it listed the recall. I told him that I did not want the recall. I just got a call that everything was ready and that they did not do the recall as per my request. No problems.
Hope this info helps in your decision making process.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 205
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I'm almost a z06 owner and now this little bug
Originally Posted by Piranha
Hey guys,
I wanted to let you guys know that there is a lot of threads about this in the C5 general section right now. Here is some info that it doesn't sound like you guys are aware of.
The CLB does work. I don't know who at LAPD would tell you different, but he obviously doen not know what he is talking about.
If your car is locked up, installing the CLB will not help to get it unlocked, at least consistently. Some people have gotten it to unlock others have not. Maybe this is what the LAPD guy meant. I would go ahead and get one and try it. If it didn't work then I would install it after GM gets it unlocked.
The $49 is the same. Don't spend more. It does not stay plugged into the lighter. This is used only for one step in the installation procedure and then not used again.
The recall is misleading. For Manual trans, they don't really fix anything. They reprogram the BCM (not the PCM) so that if it does lock, then it will cut the fuel so that you can not move the car. This is to prevent you from causing a wreck if it locks up while in motion (I don't see how this helps anything). They inspect your column and if there is a problem they will fix it, but if your car has not locked, then it's doubtful they they will find a problem and replace anything. The nature of this whole column lock issue is that there is not a problem until it happens.
So the bottom line is that if you take it in for the recall, you are only getting the reprogram of the BCM and an inspection. This does nothing to prevent it from happening. The CLB kit does prevent it from happening. GET THE CLB - DON'T GET THE RECALL and don't worry anymore.
There is a sticky thread in the c5 general section that covers all of this.
If you have an automatic then you do get some physical corections, but not on the MN6 (all Z06's).
As luck would have it, I got my recall last night and had already scheduled an appointment for some other work this morning. When I dropped it off and the service guy printed out the invoice for me to sign, it listed the recall. I told him that I did not want the recall. I just got a call that everything was ready and that they did not do the recall as per my request. No problems.
Hope this info helps in your decision making process.
I wanted to let you guys know that there is a lot of threads about this in the C5 general section right now. Here is some info that it doesn't sound like you guys are aware of.
The CLB does work. I don't know who at LAPD would tell you different, but he obviously doen not know what he is talking about.
If your car is locked up, installing the CLB will not help to get it unlocked, at least consistently. Some people have gotten it to unlock others have not. Maybe this is what the LAPD guy meant. I would go ahead and get one and try it. If it didn't work then I would install it after GM gets it unlocked.
The $49 is the same. Don't spend more. It does not stay plugged into the lighter. This is used only for one step in the installation procedure and then not used again.
The recall is misleading. For Manual trans, they don't really fix anything. They reprogram the BCM (not the PCM) so that if it does lock, then it will cut the fuel so that you can not move the car. This is to prevent you from causing a wreck if it locks up while in motion (I don't see how this helps anything). They inspect your column and if there is a problem they will fix it, but if your car has not locked, then it's doubtful they they will find a problem and replace anything. The nature of this whole column lock issue is that there is not a problem until it happens.
So the bottom line is that if you take it in for the recall, you are only getting the reprogram of the BCM and an inspection. This does nothing to prevent it from happening. The CLB kit does prevent it from happening. GET THE CLB - DON'T GET THE RECALL and don't worry anymore.
There is a sticky thread in the c5 general section that covers all of this.
If you have an automatic then you do get some physical corections, but not on the MN6 (all Z06's).
As luck would have it, I got my recall last night and had already scheduled an appointment for some other work this morning. When I dropped it off and the service guy printed out the invoice for me to sign, it listed the recall. I told him that I did not want the recall. I just got a call that everything was ready and that they did not do the recall as per my request. No problems.
Hope this info helps in your decision making process.
Ether way 50.00 will fix it and I wont worry
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,394
Likes: 6
From: Melbourne FL
Originally Posted by Hot4c6
So when I throw in to the deal i want the bypass is the dealer going to flip or tell me there's no problem?
Ether way 50.00 will fix it and I wont worry
Ether way 50.00 will fix it and I wont worry
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From: Longview Texas
Originally Posted by DAKING
I see where Corvettes of Houston has a unit that sells for $49, also Mid America has one for $99, looks slightly different but does the same job.
I got my recall today in the mail, and am not even going to take it to the dealer since it would only be a reprogram of the BCM.
