Column lock Plate?
Former Vendor
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From: FL
St. Jude Donor '13
Originally Posted by cuspid
Why is no one just removing the lock plate as an alternative to the bypass? Is it more involved?
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
I had the column lock recall performed on my 98 A4 last week. The tech told me the harness kit he installed consisted of a relay to keep the computer from throwing codes as well as the lock plate. When I insert or remove the key I don't hear the motor in the column lock so I'm assuming the column lock ***'y is unplugged with the relay in it's place in addition to the lockplate. It sure is a relief to know that I can't have the steering column lockup on me.
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8th Gear
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I installed the CLB last year on my 97 A4. I then recieved the recall three or four months ago. Took it in they said they were going to remove the locking plate. When I got it back, CLB was in glove box and the locking motor runs again when I turn car off. Does this indicate fuel will be shut off if the locking motor malfunctions? Maybe I need CLB reinstalled?? 
Intermediate
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From: Irvine CA
I was going to take my 97 A4 in for lock plate removal on the recall notice I received. I do not have the CBL installed. I am concerned as I have 3:42 gear ratio and 2400 converter, so I am wondering if I will get Error codes at some point, requiring pcm programming.
Melting Slicks
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From: Orland Park Illinois
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by SAVETTE
I was going to take my 97 A4 in for lock plate removal on the recall notice I received. I do not have the CBL installed. I am concerned as I have 3:42 gear ratio and 2400 converter, so I am wondering if I will get Error codes at some point, requiring pcm programming.
The "fix" on an automatic does not include reprogramming. ONLY the 6 speed gets a reprogram. Go ahead and get it done. P.S. I had the fix done to my '98 A4 over a year ago. My car has a 3.42 rear gear and I have had no codes and the car runs and shifts great.
Last edited by BiggieBoy; Aug 9, 2004 at 08:00 AM.
Drifting
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From: Maumelle AR
I would. If the Column lock malfunctions and stays in "locked" position, I believe the computer will still shut off the fuel. I would install the CLB. You already have it, so 15 minutes and you're fixed forever.
8th Gear
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Originally Posted by johninar
I would. If the Column lock malfunctions and stays in "locked" position, I believe the computer will still shut off the fuel. I would install the CLB. You already have it, so 15 minutes and you're fixed forever.
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Racer
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From: DFW Tx
Originally Posted by johninar
Nope. If you have the MN6 just order an A4 plate. (late model)
Get the A4 harness, lock plate is added insurance but not necessary. Aftermarket CLB's do not use a lockplate.
See my write up on using the A4 kit on my MN6 http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=881814