View Poll Results: What did you do concerning the Column Lock Issue?

I installed a CLB myself (or had someone other than GM do it)

51.61%

I had GM do fix(es)

27.96%

I did nothing (and I am hoping I don't get unlucky)

20.43%

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Poll: Column Lock Status

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Apr 15, 2007 | 01:40 PM

#21

B-rent

Le Mans Master

Joined: Sep 2006

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From: Charlotte NC

St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaase

Nothing had to be done..2003 A4's do not have the problem.

A4's dont need a CLB? If thats correct then I can stop worrying!

Its a 98 if that matters

Apr 15, 2007 | 02:57 PM

#22

corvettebob1

Melting Slicks

Joined: Dec 2003

Posts: 3,315

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From: Near Jacksonville Fl.

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-rent

A4's dont need a CLB? If thats correct then I can stop worrying!

Its a 98 if that matters

I'd worry!

I installed a CLB in my 98 A4 and that's when my problems begin, ended up removing it and doing the GM recall myself.
The issue was at the time GM said my car wasn't on the recall list, 3 months later it was.
BTW GM reimbursed me for the parts and labor.

Apr 15, 2007 | 04:40 PM

#23

mtm87tx

Pro

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 599

Likes: 1

From: Katy Texas

what is colum lock exactly and do 02 Z06's suffer from it? i do not know if my car has a CLB or a CAGS eliminator... how do i tell?

Apr 15, 2007 | 04:44 PM

#24

87SAM

Safety Car

Joined: Jan 2001

Posts: 4,390

Likes: 693

From: Boise ID

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtm87tx

what is colum lock exactly and do 02 Z06's suffer from it? i do not know if my car has a CLB or a CAGS eliminator... how do i tell?

Yes, you're in the game. Read the stickies at the top of the page. You'll get a good idea there.

Apr 15, 2007 | 07:38 PM

#25

FUN LS1

Safety Car

Joined: Dec 2006

Posts: 4,188

Likes: 1

From: Chino California

St. Jude Donor '08-'09

Wow, just went to my local Chevy dealer, problem was fixed by the original owner, cool, I sure lucked out.

Apr 15, 2007 | 07:46 PM

#26

zozmanZ06

Instructor

Joined: Mar 2006

Posts: 193

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From: Peru IL

A Wee Bit Of Info

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtm87tx

what is colum lock exactly and do 02 Z06's suffer from it? i do not know if my car has a CLB or a CAGS eliminator... how do i tell?

The column lock actuator motor locks your steering wheel when you have removed the key and you're not moving. The PCM shuts off your gas supply when IT THINKS your steering wheel column lock is locked and you're moving. The CLB prevents most except shutting the gas off which is another post another time. With the key out of the ignition, move the steering wheel from side to side. If it locks, get a CLB. If it doesn't, you either have a CLB or the recall. If you have a CAGS eliminator, you can shift into second gear between 15-19 mph when the shift light is on. The end.

Apr 15, 2007 | 07:46 PM

#27

87SAM

Safety Car

Joined: Jan 2001

Posts: 4,390

Likes: 693

From: Boise ID

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIGNEDFOR4

Wow, just went to my local Chevy dealer, problem was fixed by the original owner, cool, I sure lucked out.

I hope so!

Apr 15, 2007 | 09:42 PM

#28

ledsnake

Racer

Joined: Aug 2005

Posts: 310

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From: Randall MN

Quote:

Originally Posted by corvettebob1

I'd worry!

This is my nightmare I install the clb in my 97 and have problems. I have seen post on 97 and 98 C5s that they may have a voltage problem with
running the clb this is what has kept me from installing the clb. I want peace of mind but not sure what to do, there are so many horror stories
on the form about this and so many post about the column lock that my head spins

I guess I will go talk nice to a dealer find out what has been done to my car, I don't know if it has had the first recall on the column lock done.

Peace of mind for me would be to remove the lock plate and take the fuel cut off crap out completely.

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Apr 16, 2007 | 12:56 AM

#29

nonsuchpro

Racer

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 432

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From: Bowie Maryland

I bought the car with the GM fix already done.... I pray is stays fixed!

Apr 16, 2007 | 08:40 AM

#30

j84buick

Drifting

Joined: May 2006

Posts: 1,616

Likes: 1

From: Minnesota

You need a fourth option:

"GM did the recall but I also have CLB installed"

Apr 16, 2007 | 09:01 AM

#31

Beer99C5@FastbirdPerf.com

Drifting

Joined: Sep 2005

Posts: 1,258

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From: Home Southern Maine

St. Jude Donor '08

Quote:

Originally Posted by j84buick

You need a fourth option:

"GM did the recall but I also have CLB installed"

Yep I am in this group...
GM did the recall, my problems started, then they did more to it, the problem persisted. I put in the CLB and I still get the Pull Key wait 10 secs...now my next move is to disable the fuel kill/lock message with EFI Live Tables G1201 and G0801

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