Column Lock - done or not??
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Drifting
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From: Hollywood Md
Column Lock - done or not??
Here's my dilemma.
Called dealer to have column lock recall done on '99 A4 vert.
Dealer checks VIN and says it was done in 2001 for original owner.
However, the locking plate is still in the car...so now what do I do?
The service bulletin in the STICKY doesn't address 1999 A4s. Why is that? HELP!!?
Called dealer to have column lock recall done on '99 A4 vert.
Dealer checks VIN and says it was done in 2001 for original owner.
However, the locking plate is still in the car...so now what do I do?
The service bulletin in the STICKY doesn't address 1999 A4s. Why is that? HELP!!?
Last edited by cenzo; Sep 13, 2005 at 12:03 PM. Reason: spelling
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Originally Posted by cenzo
The steering wheel locks when I remove the key? How you doin Rich?
I am fine, the lock still engages. You can hear the pin move into place, but the lock plate should be gone. They leave the motor in place.
Mine has been make the sound right after the recall and I took it back to the dealer. They told me that story. No problems in 4 years.
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There was like a 3 segment recall. You could have only one part of it. make an appointment at your dealer and ask them to check and preform the entire recall.
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Originally Posted by cenzo
The steering wheel locks when I remove the key? How you doin Rich?
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Drifting
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From: Hollywood Md
Thanks Bill.
I left the car at the dealer this afternoon. Their records indicate that the harness was installed in '01 but nothing about removing the lock plate. I guess I'll find out tomorrow what the ststus is.
I left the car at the dealer this afternoon. Their records indicate that the harness was installed in '01 but nothing about removing the lock plate. I guess I'll find out tomorrow what the ststus is.
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From: Longview Texas
Originally Posted by cenzo
Thanks Bill.
I left the car at the dealer this afternoon. Their records indicate that the harness was installed in '01 but nothing about removing the lock plate. I guess I'll find out tomorrow what the ststus is.
I left the car at the dealer this afternoon. Their records indicate that the harness was installed in '01 but nothing about removing the lock plate. I guess I'll find out tomorrow what the ststus is.
Installing the harness without removing the lockplate is obviously worthless.
The smaller plate to replace the lockplate comes with the Harness K kit from GM. The original dealer must have a pile of them somewhere.
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From: Hollywood Md
Update
Day two at the dealer.
Service writer calls and says the "Tech" wants to know under what conditions the problem occurs?
I tell her the problem has not yet occurred and that's what I'm trying to prevent by having the locking plate removed!
Now I am SCARED.
Service writer calls and says the "Tech" wants to know under what conditions the problem occurs?
I tell her the problem has not yet occurred and that's what I'm trying to prevent by having the locking plate removed!
Now I am SCARED.
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From: Hollywood Md
Conclusion!
Day Three....
Dealer calls this morning. Tells me the lock-plate had been replaced with another one and the steering wheel locks just fine.
And my differential seal(s) will cost $588 to replace.
I tellem - do nothing, I'm on my way to get my car!
I'm gonna try another dealer
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Dealer calls this morning. Tells me the lock-plate had been replaced with another one and the steering wheel locks just fine.
And my differential seal(s) will cost $588 to replace.
I tellem - do nothing, I'm on my way to get my car!
I'm gonna try another dealer
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Drifting
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From: Southwest Virginia
Originally Posted by cenzo
Day Three....
Dealer calls this morning. Tells me the lock-plate had been replaced with another one and the steering wheel locks just fine.
Dealer calls this morning. Tells me the lock-plate had been replaced with another one and the steering wheel locks just fine.
I know some guy that work at dealers, I wouldn't let them even pump gas in my car!
Good luck
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From: Hollywood Md
It's not only the dealer, GM is just as bad. I've been on the phone all afternoon with the dealer and GM. They're all idiots. I'll have updates on Monday...I hope. But this is what I've learned to a certainty:
All of the A4 recalls disable the lock including the 2001 version 01044. This Forum is still the best source of accurate information.
Monday the dealer and GM will determine the next course of action. Stay tuned.
All of the A4 recalls disable the lock including the 2001 version 01044. This Forum is still the best source of accurate information.
Monday the dealer and GM will determine the next course of action. Stay tuned.