Installing Column Lock By-Pass

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Jul 2, 2005 | 02:19 PM

hoogbest

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Installing Column Lock By-Pass

I have no ability to install a by-pass and I imagine the dealer wouldn't do it! Any suggestions?

Jul 2, 2005 | 02:25 PM

Bill Curlee

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Where do you live????????? Im sure that someone in your area will help you install it. Hell, I you leaved near CT, I would install it for you.

Bill

Jul 2, 2005 | 02:58 PM

WWK888

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I have no ability to install a by-pass and I imagine the dealer wouldn't do it! Any suggestions?

Follow the instructions on this link...even the most unskilled person can do this in about 30 minutes.

http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=24

Jul 2, 2005 | 03:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WWK888

Follow the instructions on this link...even the most unskilled person can do this in about 30 minutes.

http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=24

It took me 30 min. to find the Torx driver to say nothing of the 30 min. it took me to crawl out from under the dash.

Jul 2, 2005 | 03:13 PM

WWK888

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A little flexability doesnt hurt

BTW is that Border Collie in your avatar?

Jul 3, 2005 | 08:58 AM

BlackArrow

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A little flexability doesnt hurt

BTW is that Border Collie in your avatar?

No, Sadie is a Rat Terrier.

Jul 3, 2005 | 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee

Where do you live????????? Im sure that someone in your area will help you install it. Hell, I you leaved near CT, I would install it for you.

Bill

Jul 3, 2005 | 10:32 AM

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Jul 3, 2005 | 10:39 AM

Dave1998

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Well, it took 1 hour to get out the first torx screw that the assembly plant stripped. Others have had the same problem. Allow extra time!

Jul 3, 2005 | 10:42 AM

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i jus did this install this morning took me 15 min i read all the info on it i could find. I went with the corvette of houstons kit and its straight forward 4 torx screw, pull knee panel, find the 4 wires, disconnect and plug in clb , turn key, reinstall thats it JAY