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[Z06] 2002 model recall

Old Aug 5, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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Guys, I recieved a recall noticed today in regards to ECL ( electronic column lock ). I just wonder if all you guys with 2002 model have already recieve this notice or have this kind of problem with ECL malfunction prior to recall. They said that a crash can happen when the steering column lock during acceleration.
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 10:29 PM
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I just got mine today. I will probably pass on this repair since all they do is reflash the PCM to disable the fuel pump if the column locks.
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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According to the notice, they will also verify that there is adequate lock plate clearance and if necessary, replace the lock plate..this is for manual transmission which i have.
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 10:54 PM
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According to the notice, they will also verify that there is adequate lock plate clearance and if necessary, replace the lock plate..this is for manual transmission which i have.
Just go buy a column lock bypass (see sticky thread in General) and forget about it!
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 12:10 AM
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I also received the recall notice today for my 2004 Z06. They must be recalling all years.
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 07:03 AM
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Just go buy a column lock bypass (see sticky thread in General) and forget about it!
That is what I did back in March. The other thing I like about the CLB is when I have the car on jack stands I can work on the front wheels / brakes with out having the key in the ignition and still turn the wheels.

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Got my notice yesterday in the mail. Ordered my CLB kit this morning!! What a cheapo "fix", and they do not really fix the problem.
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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Are all the CLB kits basically the same? What vendor would you suggest?
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If you looked over the recall paperwork it says the recall is for all C5's. Search for recall on the forum, only like 20 threads talking about it.
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