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Poll: Column Lock Status
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Le Mans Master
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Poll: Column Lock Status
I just installed a Column Lock Block in my C5 and I am curious as to what most members have done concerning this issue.
Last edited by Oldvetter; Apr 4, 2007 at 02:50 PM.
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GM fix about three years ago with no problems. Does anyone know if GM is bypassing the column lock completely on the 01's? I know mine still comes on. I need to know if I should take it in again to the dealer.
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Nothing done yet, I'd take it to a local GM dealer since it's free, but worried about some guy scratching/other nightmare thing happening.
True it's only $50 for an aftermarket CLB, but in CA that's a tank of gas.
True it's only $50 for an aftermarket CLB, but in CA that's a tank of gas.
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After 3+ years, and considering myself lucky, I was unlucky this past Monday and my column locked up.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1666899
The lucky part is that my car was sitting in my driveway. Using everything listed in the FAQ, I was able to get the column to unlock the next day after a little time on a battery charger and some hard twisting of the steering wheel. The really funny part is....I had a CLB the whole time, but it was sitting on my garage shelf and was not installed in the car!! Meaningless to say, my laziness has passed and the CLB is now installed!!!
I was lucky to be at home when it happened. It's not a matter of "if" your column will lock up, but rather "when" it will lock up. If you have an MN6, you should buy a CLB and install it ASAP!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1666899
The lucky part is that my car was sitting in my driveway. Using everything listed in the FAQ, I was able to get the column to unlock the next day after a little time on a battery charger and some hard twisting of the steering wheel. The really funny part is....I had a CLB the whole time, but it was sitting on my garage shelf and was not installed in the car!! Meaningless to say, my laziness has passed and the CLB is now installed!!!
I was lucky to be at home when it happened. It's not a matter of "if" your column will lock up, but rather "when" it will lock up. If you have an MN6, you should buy a CLB and install it ASAP!
Last edited by nwdanner; Apr 5, 2007 at 09:58 AM.
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