Column Lock Bypass Question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Palm Bay FL
Column Lock Bypass Question
Since getting the GM recall notice, I've been reading about bypass kits that eliminate the column lock on my '04 MN6. I'm on my 3rd C5, and never had a column lock problem. The bypass kit from Corvettes of Houston comes with a 12v cig lighter adapter, so I assume it must be powered to bypass the column lock. Is it always powered up, or just during key-on? Can someone tell me how this puppy works, and why I need to be concerned about it?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Safety Car
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From: Houston Texas
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Originally Posted by ThissenW
Since getting the GM recall notice, I've been reading about bypass kits that eliminate the column lock on my '04 MN6. I'm on my 3rd C5, and never had a column lock problem. The bypass kit from Corvettes of Houston comes with a 12v cig lighter adapter, so I assume it must be powered to bypass the column lock. Is it always powered up, or just during key-on? Can someone tell me how this puppy works, and why I need to be concerned about it?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Kirby
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Boca Raton Florida
My column locked on me recently 1000 miles away from home (2001, 6spd coupe)......got towed to dealer, freebee as first time user of 1800 chev usa...problem had nothing to do with the recall....I was out of warranty but out of town Dealer sez 'Lets pretend you had an extended warranty and I'll only charge you $50'....I said, Deal.. 
..seems he had to replace the column lock motor and a few other parts...
..seems he had to replace the column lock motor and a few other parts...
Race Director
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by lottavettes
My column locked on me recently 1000 miles away from home (2001, 6spd coupe)......got towed to dealer, freebee as first time user of 1800 chev usa...problem had nothing to do with the recall....I was out of warranty but out of town Dealer sez 'Lets pretend you had an extended warranty and I'll only charge you $50'....I said, Deal.. ..seems he had to replace the column lock motor and a few other parts...
..seems he had to replace the column lock motor and a few other parts...
