Steering column lock recall
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Racer
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From: Southern Mexifornia CA
Steering column lock recall
I went to the Paradise Chevrolet stealership last weekend and requested to have the column lock removed. The service writer looked at me like I was from another planet. I told him that I have the complete bulletin from GM at home if he wanted to read it. Just a blank stare. He did not even want to check in his computer to find out what outstanding recalls there were on my car. I gave up and left.
Anyone on this forum have the 04006C recall done at Paradise Chevrolet in Temecula California yet? I don't want them to experiment on my car trying to figure out how to remove the steering lock for the first time.
Anyone on this forum have the 04006C recall done at Paradise Chevrolet in Temecula California yet? I don't want them to experiment on my car trying to figure out how to remove the steering lock for the first time.
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John, from your profile, it looks like you have a MN6 car.
Maybe the dealer was confused becasue on a manual, the column lock is not "removed." It a reprogram and clearance check.
Too tired at 1:00 a.m. to look up the specifics of your VIN, but take a look at the big sticky at the top of this section and read all about it.
Maybe the dealer was confused becasue on a manual, the column lock is not "removed." It a reprogram and clearance check.
Too tired at 1:00 a.m. to look up the specifics of your VIN, but take a look at the big sticky at the top of this section and read all about it.
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Originally Posted by EHS
John, from your profile, it looks like you have a MN6 car.
Maybe the dealer was confused becasue on a manual, the column lock is not "removed." It a reprogram and clearance check.
Too tired at 1:00 a.m. to look up the specifics of your VIN, but take a look at the big sticky at the top of this section and read all about it.
Maybe the dealer was confused becasue on a manual, the column lock is not "removed." It a reprogram and clearance check.
Too tired at 1:00 a.m. to look up the specifics of your VIN, but take a look at the big sticky at the top of this section and read all about it.
Bill
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Originally Posted by John Lardner
I went to the Paradise Chevrolet stealership last weekend and requested to have the column lock removed. The service writer looked at me like I was from another planet. I told him that I have the complete bulletin from GM at home if he wanted to read it. Just a blank stare. He did not even want to check in his computer to find out what outstanding recalls there were on my car. I gave up and left.
Anyone on this forum have the 04006C recall done at Paradise Chevrolet in Temecula California yet? I don't want them to experiment on my car trying to figure out how to remove the steering lock for the first time.
Anyone on this forum have the 04006C recall done at Paradise Chevrolet in Temecula California yet? I don't want them to experiment on my car trying to figure out how to remove the steering lock for the first time.
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From: Orland Park Illinois
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Originally Posted by John Lardner
I went to the Paradise Chevrolet stealership last weekend and requested to have the column lock removed. The service writer looked at me like I was from another planet. I told him that I have the complete bulletin from GM at home if he wanted to read it. Just a blank stare. He did not even want to check in his computer to find out what outstanding recalls there were on my car. I gave up and left.
Anyone on this forum have the 04006C recall done at Paradise Chevrolet in Temecula California yet? I don't want them to experiment on my car trying to figure out how to remove the steering lock for the first time.
Anyone on this forum have the 04006C recall done at Paradise Chevrolet in Temecula California yet? I don't want them to experiment on my car trying to figure out how to remove the steering lock for the first time.
Unbelieveable, simply unbelieveable. Talk about a bunch of stupid-*** morons. I'd never set foot in that place again...
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
Originally Posted by John Lardner
I went to the Paradise Chevrolet stealership last weekend and requested to have the column lock removed.
The recall does not actually remove the column lock actuator. It removes the lockplate and installs a relay harness. The actuator stays in place.
Have you actually received a letter from GM, or were you just going by messages on the forum?
Racer
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From: Boston MA
[QUOTE=TEXHAWK0]The recall does not actually remove the column lock actuator. It removes the lockplate and installs a relay harness. The actuator stays in place.
Recall 04006C I had it done and made sure the service manager knew the difference from this and the previous B.S. recalls for the mn6. Find another dealer if you can otherwise get a copy of the new recall and show it to the knuckle-head you first went to. Good luck.
Recall 04006C I had it done and made sure the service manager knew the difference from this and the previous B.S. recalls for the mn6. Find another dealer if you can otherwise get a copy of the new recall and show it to the knuckle-head you first went to. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
The recall does not actually remove the column lock actuator. It removes the lockplate and installs a relay harness. The actuator stays in place.
Have you actually received a letter from GM, or were you just going by messages on the forum?
Have you actually received a letter from GM, or were you just going by messages on the forum?
Like I said above -- refer to the sticky at the top of this forum. Here's a quote from that thread, which someone posted a while back:
Originally Posted by EHS
Here is the text of the recall notice. It says nothing about the MN6s getting the new wire kit. As a matter of fact, it specifically mentions that the manual transmision cars do not get the wire kit:
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1997-2004: Recall: Electronic Column Lock System
Subject:
GMP04-112 - 04006A - Electronic Column Lock System
MODELS:
CERTAIN 1997-2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, 1997-2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AND CERTAIN 2001-2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION – EUROPEAN EXPORT ONLY.
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL #04006A - DATED: JULY 26, 2004
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND REPLACES BULLETIN 04006, ISSUED APRIL 2004. ADDITIONAL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE POPULATION. THIS BULLETIN DOES NOT INCLUDE A SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR 1997 MANUALS AND EXPORT AUTOMATICS, OR 1998 MANUALS AND EXPORT AUTOMATICS BUILT THROUGH 5-25-98. THE BULLETIN WILL BE REVISED WHEN PARTS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE. ALL COPIES OF BULLETIN 04006 SHOULD BE DESTROYED.
DESCRIPTION:
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 1997-2004 model year Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. When you remove the ignition key, the electronic column lock (ECL) system prevents turning of the steering wheel. When the vehicle is started, it unlocks the steering. Two conditions can prevent steering while the vehicle is moving:
1. The vehicle is designed so that if the column fails to unlock when the vehicle is started, the fuel supply will be shut off if the driver tries to move the vehicle. If voltage at the powertrain control module is low or interrupted, however, the fuel shut off may not occur and the vehicle can be accelerated while the steering is locked.
2. During quick cranks, the ECL lock pin may not withdraw fully and, in vehicles where there is abnormally low clearance to the lock plate, there may be contact between the pin and lock plate. This can cause a noise or ratcheting when the steering wheel is turned or, if there is insufficient clearance, the steering wheel cannot be turned.
If one of these conditions occurs, a crash could occur without warning.
Dealers are to remove the column lock plate on U.S. and Canadian vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. After the service correction, the steering column will no longer lock when the key is removed.
On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, and export vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, dealers are to 1) reprogram the PCM, and 2) verify there is adequate lock plate clearance and, if necessary, replace the lock plate. After the service correction, the steering column will continue to lock when the key is removed.
Refer to the Product Safety Recall Bulletin #04006A for further information.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Owner mailing is scheduled to begin August 2, 2004.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle
88952427 Harness Kit, Strg Whl Theft Dtrnt Lk Shorting (automatics except export vehicles) 1
88952428 Wire Kit, Strg Whl Theft Dtrnt Lk (1998-2000 manuals & export automatics) 1 (If Req'd)
26056108 Nut, Strg Whl 1 (If Req'd)
26094767 Plate, Strg Shf Lk (manuals except exports) 1 (If Req'd)
88964588 Plate, Strg Shf Lk (export) 1 (If Req'd)
05694191 Ring, Strg Shf Lk Plt Ret 1 (If Req'd)
==========
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1997-2004: Recall: Electronic Column Lock System
Subject:
GMP04-112 - 04006A - Electronic Column Lock System
MODELS:
CERTAIN 1997-2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, 1997-2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AND CERTAIN 2001-2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION – EUROPEAN EXPORT ONLY.
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL #04006A - DATED: JULY 26, 2004
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND REPLACES BULLETIN 04006, ISSUED APRIL 2004. ADDITIONAL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE POPULATION. THIS BULLETIN DOES NOT INCLUDE A SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR 1997 MANUALS AND EXPORT AUTOMATICS, OR 1998 MANUALS AND EXPORT AUTOMATICS BUILT THROUGH 5-25-98. THE BULLETIN WILL BE REVISED WHEN PARTS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE. ALL COPIES OF BULLETIN 04006 SHOULD BE DESTROYED.
DESCRIPTION:
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 1997-2004 model year Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. When you remove the ignition key, the electronic column lock (ECL) system prevents turning of the steering wheel. When the vehicle is started, it unlocks the steering. Two conditions can prevent steering while the vehicle is moving:
1. The vehicle is designed so that if the column fails to unlock when the vehicle is started, the fuel supply will be shut off if the driver tries to move the vehicle. If voltage at the powertrain control module is low or interrupted, however, the fuel shut off may not occur and the vehicle can be accelerated while the steering is locked.
2. During quick cranks, the ECL lock pin may not withdraw fully and, in vehicles where there is abnormally low clearance to the lock plate, there may be contact between the pin and lock plate. This can cause a noise or ratcheting when the steering wheel is turned or, if there is insufficient clearance, the steering wheel cannot be turned.
If one of these conditions occurs, a crash could occur without warning.
Dealers are to remove the column lock plate on U.S. and Canadian vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. After the service correction, the steering column will no longer lock when the key is removed.
On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, and export vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, dealers are to 1) reprogram the PCM, and 2) verify there is adequate lock plate clearance and, if necessary, replace the lock plate. After the service correction, the steering column will continue to lock when the key is removed.
Refer to the Product Safety Recall Bulletin #04006A for further information.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Owner mailing is scheduled to begin August 2, 2004.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle
88952427 Harness Kit, Strg Whl Theft Dtrnt Lk Shorting (automatics except export vehicles) 1
88952428 Wire Kit, Strg Whl Theft Dtrnt Lk (1998-2000 manuals & export automatics) 1 (If Req'd)
26056108 Nut, Strg Whl 1 (If Req'd)
26094767 Plate, Strg Shf Lk (manuals except exports) 1 (If Req'd)
88964588 Plate, Strg Shf Lk (export) 1 (If Req'd)
05694191 Ring, Strg Shf Lk Plt Ret 1 (If Req'd)
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Racer
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From: Southern Mexifornia CA
Yes. I did get a recall notice in the mail. I also read the bulletin. Page 2 states that "Dealers are to remove the column lock plate on U.S. and Canadian vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and U.S. vehicles equipped with a manual transmission."
I also read the "sticky" at the top.
My original question was posted to see if anyone on this forum has used the dealer in Temecula, CA for this recall.
I also read the "sticky" at the top.
My original question was posted to see if anyone on this forum has used the dealer in Temecula, CA for this recall.
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Racer
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Well, I got the recall done today at Paradise in Temecula. They treated the car carefully. Only problem now is that I get the DIC message, pull key and wait 10-seconds every time I start it up.
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
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Originally Posted by John Lardner
Well, I got the recall done today at Paradise in Temecula. They treated the car carefully. Only problem now is that I get the DIC message, pull key and wait 10-seconds every time I start it up.
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Racer
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From: Southern Mexifornia CA
I just spoke with the dealer. They said they have to wait until Monday to call GM technical support. They don't know why it keeps giving me a message to "pull key and wait 10 seconds".
I will see what they have to say on Monday.
I will see what they have to say on Monday.
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
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Originally Posted by John Lardner
I just spoke with the dealer. They said they have to wait until Monday to call GM technical support. They don't know why it keeps giving me a message to "pull key and wait 10 seconds".
I will see what they have to say on Monday.
I will see what they have to say on Monday.
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From: Corpus Christi Texas
I just posted this in the stickied thread regarding column lock-
I had the newest recall performed on my 02' Z06 a few weeks ago after it stranded me in the mall parking lot.
A few minutes ago, my wife went to take it out of the garage, and it has the "SERVICE COLUMN LOCK" message, but the steering is fine, as it should be being the locking mechanism is removed.
Now the car dies when you put it in gear.
WTF do I do now?
This is highly irritating...
A few minutes ago, my wife went to take it out of the garage, and it has the "SERVICE COLUMN LOCK" message, but the steering is fine, as it should be being the locking mechanism is removed.
Now the car dies when you put it in gear.
WTF do I do now?
This is highly irritating...
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Originally Posted by jlking
I just posted this in the stickied thread regarding column lock-
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From: Corpus Christi Texas
Originally Posted by mrm1149
My best guess would be that damn relay.........
I pull fuse 23 and reset it, and I get the "PULL KEY, WAIT 10 SECONDS..." BS, and then when I pull the key, it goes back into "SERVICE COLUMN LOCK" mode.
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
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Originally Posted by jlking
I can hear the actuator functioning.
I pull fuse 23 and reset it, and I get the "PULL KEY, WAIT 10 SECONDS..." BS, and then when I pull the key, it goes back into "SERVICE COLUMN LOCK" mode.
I pull fuse 23 and reset it, and I get the "PULL KEY, WAIT 10 SECONDS..." BS, and then when I pull the key, it goes back into "SERVICE COLUMN LOCK" mode.
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
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Originally Posted by jlking
Should I just order the CLB and reset the computer?
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Originally Posted by John Lardner
I just spoke with the dealer. They said they have to wait until Monday to call GM technical support. They don't know why it keeps giving me a message to "pull key and wait 10 seconds".
I will see what they have to say on Monday.
I will see what they have to say on Monday.
