Column Lock ??
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Column Lock ???? Ignition switch
Not sure what's up I'm thinking I have the dredded column lock. Yesterday I parked in the driveway for awhile then was going to move it in the garage but it wouldn't start and the column stays locked.
It was kinda hot out so I let it cool down and yet today it won't start and the column stays locked. I had they recall done last year, and also read some posts that this may not solve the issue and says it's not if but when. Is this when? If so what needs to done at this point to get it corrected? If not anyone have any ideas what's up?
had it towed to the dealer today and they said $280 + tax to replace the ignition switch ??????? 28,000 miles?
It was kinda hot out so I let it cool down and yet today it won't start and the column stays locked. I had they recall done last year, and also read some posts that this may not solve the issue and says it's not if but when. Is this when? If so what needs to done at this point to get it corrected? If not anyone have any ideas what's up?
had it towed to the dealer today and they said $280 + tax to replace the ignition switch ??????? 28,000 miles?
Last edited by FLY LOW; Jul 25, 2005 at 09:24 PM.
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Originally Posted by Nitro Junkie
See post #7!!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...0&forum_id=103
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...0&forum_id=103
At this stage do I have to have it towed from my house to get me going?
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Tried that also tried the other key.... no luck.
Checked out the battery hook ups aned they are tight.
just seems to be no power to the starter and column stays locked. Have power at the dash just nothing happens when the key is turned to start.
Also tried jerkin the wheel approach... column stays locked.
Checked out the battery hook ups aned they are tight.
just seems to be no power to the starter and column stays locked. Have power at the dash just nothing happens when the key is turned to start.
Also tried jerkin the wheel approach... column stays locked.
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Originally Posted by FLY LOW
Not sure what's up I'm thinking I have the dredded column lock. Yesterday I parked in the driveway for awhile then was going to move it in the garage but it wouldn't start and the column stays locked.
It was kinda hot out so I let it cool down and yet today it won't start and the column stays locked. I had they recall done last year, and also read some posts that this may not solve the issue and says it's not if but when. Is this when? If so what needs to done at this point to get it corrected? If not anyone have any ideas what's up?
It was kinda hot out so I let it cool down and yet today it won't start and the column stays locked. I had they recall done last year, and also read some posts that this may not solve the issue and says it's not if but when. Is this when? If so what needs to done at this point to get it corrected? If not anyone have any ideas what's up?
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Originally Posted by RedC5
Try turning key on and off, on and off....many many times. I had the recalldone on my A4 and the "buzz" comes and goes when I start (but does not matter since plate installed). It is wierd may go for a week and then a few days...no buzz. It is hot now and no buzz.
Did that..... no luck car still sitting in the drive.
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