Locked Steering Wheel
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From: Paris IL
Locked Steering Wheel
When I went to start my car, the steering wheel wouldn't unlock. It started, but the display said, "Service Steering Lock." I couldn't turn the wheel. Has anyone ever heard of this and how expensive is it?!?!?! Thanks for the help!
......... sorry.... you've got the coulmn lock 
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From: McHenry IL
keysboy,
You can try this too. Put the key in the ignition and turn it on, but don't start. Turn the wheel a little to the right to where the wheel "locks", then give the wheel a quick yank to the right. It should "un-pop". I had to do this several times until I could get a bypass relay kit.
The relay kit keeps the column lock from engaging and
there might be a Tech note at the forum on how to install it vs. going to the dealer. It's pretty easy and my kit cost $100 (for a relay and a connector...go figure!).
Hope this helps.
You can try this too. Put the key in the ignition and turn it on, but don't start. Turn the wheel a little to the right to where the wheel "locks", then give the wheel a quick yank to the right. It should "un-pop". I had to do this several times until I could get a bypass relay kit.
The relay kit keeps the column lock from engaging and
there might be a Tech note at the forum on how to install it vs. going to the dealer. It's pretty easy and my kit cost $100 (for a relay and a connector...go figure!).
Hope this helps.
Last edited by Get a Vet; Aug 18, 2005 at 08:22 PM.
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Thanks
thanks a lot. however, i already had it towed to the dealer yesterday! 
I think that b/c it was a recall they are going to fix it free of charge. (fingers are crossed!) Either pay my tuition or have my vette fixed....thats a no brainer!!!
I think that b/c it was a recall they are going to fix it free of charge. (fingers are crossed!) Either pay my tuition or have my vette fixed....thats a no brainer!!!
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Ahhh most people don't take it to the dealer cause they DO NOT FIX it..
They just reflash the PCM.
If it happens a second time, they may remove the locking plate( if it is an auto) IF it is a mnual there is no dealer fix. You need to install a CLB
(column lock bypass) form either Thunderracing.com or Corvettesofhouston.com
Do educate yourself by reading the sticky. The prefered member fix costs $49....
They just reflash the PCM.
If it happens a second time, they may remove the locking plate( if it is an auto) IF it is a mnual there is no dealer fix. You need to install a CLB
(column lock bypass) form either Thunderracing.com or Corvettesofhouston.com
Do educate yourself by reading the sticky. The prefered member fix costs $49....
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here is another current thread....your issue is probably the most posted issue on the C5 forum...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...7&forum_id=103
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...7&forum_id=103
