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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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Last night my 99 vert started showing the service column lock message,it is a 6 speed,does this mean that I cannot drive this car,fearing that I may be stranded somewhere,I am able to steer the car when I crank the engine,if I put the key in the ignition and turn to on position I cannot turn the steering,only when I start the engine.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by donnie brooks
Last night my 99 vert started showing the service column lock message,it is a 6 speed,does this mean that I cannot drive this car,fearing that I may be stranded somewhere,I am able to steer the car when I crank the engine,if I put the key in the ignition and turn to on position I cannot turn the steering,only when I start the engine.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dont go anywhere...order a CLB from Corvettes of Huston and install per directions in the Column Lock Sticky...
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Dont go anywhere...order a CLB from Corvettes of Huston and install per directions in the Column Lock Sticky...
If I have a Canada spec car is it any different installing the CLB???
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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If I have a Canada spec car is it any different installing the CLB???
Not that I'm aware of but check with COH, should be the same I'd think.
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I just ordered one,thanks for the help.
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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I just ordered one,thanks for the help.
Good move Donnie Limit your driving if you can until you get it in. The warning is normally a predecesor to the darn thing actually locking up on you......
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