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Originally Posted by JeepTJ
Get a CLB and be done. 
get the bypass. i sent in my documentation and GM refunded the price of my bypass. i tried to get them to pay for my "labor" of the install but they only refunded the price of the device
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I also got the recall today... so should i just buy the CLB and send it in and have them reimburse me... its 6speed
What is the deal with them reprograming the PCM .. does that do anything to solve this problem...
Im thinking if its possible for me to tell them to simply buy a CLB and install it instead of reprogramming the damn thing...
What is the deal with them reprograming the PCM .. does that do anything to solve this problem...
Im thinking if its possible for me to tell them to simply buy a CLB and install it instead of reprogramming the damn thing...
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Originally Posted by PB FT
do you want to give them another chance to make it right??
get the bypass. i sent in my documentation and GM refunded the price of my bypass. i tried to get them to pay for my "labor" of the install but they only refunded the price of the device
get the bypass. i sent in my documentation and GM refunded the price of my bypass. i tried to get them to pay for my "labor" of the install but they only refunded the price of the device
I don't see anything on my 2nd Recall Notice.
thanks,
Dan
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At a minimum, get the CLB. Then you won't have to worry about it again. I did both the recall (so I can say I complied with the recall) and the CLB.
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I got a notice today as well. If you have a manual tranny all they will do is program the computer to shut off fuel if the column locks.
If you have a 97-98, make sure you can return the CLB because there is a chance it won't work with the earlier C5"s.
If you have a 97-98, make sure you can return the CLB because there is a chance it won't work with the earlier C5"s.
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Originally Posted by Mark 84ltblu
I got a notice today as well. If you have a manual tranny all they will do is program the computer to shut off fuel if the column locks.
If you have a 97-98, make sure you can return the CLB because there is a chance it won't work with the earlier C5"s.
If you have a 97-98, make sure you can return the CLB because there is a chance it won't work with the earlier C5"s.
so your saying if i have a 98 c5 then dont do the clb????
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I have a 98 with a manual tranny. I tried two different CLB's and both of them set off the pull key wait ten seconds message. Some 97-98 have this problem with the CLB and some are lucky and don't.
I bought both of mine from JMX and was able to return them for a full refund. Make sure if you have one of the early cars that the vendor will let you return the product if it causes this problem. I would suggest trying one to see if it will work with your car, again, as long as you can return it if it doesn't.
I bought both of mine from JMX and was able to return them for a full refund. Make sure if you have one of the early cars that the vendor will let you return the product if it causes this problem. I would suggest trying one to see if it will work with your car, again, as long as you can return it if it doesn't.
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Originally Posted by Jetspeedz
thanks for that info i will have to check with those guys to see if they will take a refund on clb if it doesnt work...
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I did not take a chance with GM reprograming or the CLB cause my car is a 97 with severe CL problems for 4 years. After I got so fed up I had the dealership install an Auto Trans Lock Plate. This will NOT let the solnoid popup. It works but you do have to sign a wavier.
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Originally Posted by CombatVette
Could you give us the details on how to get refunded for the CLB?
I don't see anything on my 2nd Recall Notice.
thanks,
Dan
I don't see anything on my 2nd Recall Notice.
thanks,
Dan
Reimbursement: The enclosed form explains what reimbursement is available and how to request reimbursement if you have paid for repairs for the recall condition.
It was a simple form. Name, address, vin, etc..
They wanted proof of the repair. Receipt or work order.
I was refunded $38.95. The purchase price of the CLB. I tried to bill them for 2 hours of labor at $75 an hour, but they didnt go for it.
If you dont have that form, call Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 800-222-1020 and see if they will send out another one
good luck
paul
