CLB Install Question
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Le Mans Master
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From: PNW
CLB Install Question
I bought a slightly used Corvettes of Houston CLB, but it doesn't have the cigarette lighter adaptor with it that's supposed to be used when installing.
I know that if you leave the key in the ignition (in the OFF) position after driving the car, the column lock is retracted, and not locking the steering wheel.
If I leave the column lock in this position, and the key in the ignition without turning it to ACC or ON, can I simply unplug the column lock and then plug in the CLB unit?
Or is there some synchronization procedure that needs to be done between the CLB unit and the BCM after it's installed?
I know that if you leave the key in the ignition (in the OFF) position after driving the car, the column lock is retracted, and not locking the steering wheel.
If I leave the column lock in this position, and the key in the ignition without turning it to ACC or ON, can I simply unplug the column lock and then plug in the CLB unit?
Or is there some synchronization procedure that needs to be done between the CLB unit and the BCM after it's installed?
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Bonita Springs, Florida
Taken from the sticky at the top of this page:
Q When I purchase the CLB, what is the extra harness with the cigarette lighter plug used for?
A This is simply to help you unlock your steering column with the ignition key removed. It is used one-time only just before you install your CLB. It connects +12V to the purple wire on the Column Lock Motor to unlock your steering column. Another method is to turn on your ignition key, verify that your steering wheel is unlocked, then disconnect the wire harness to your lock motor. You will need to reset your BCM after doing this to clear the error that this will create.
Q When I purchase the CLB, what is the extra harness with the cigarette lighter plug used for?
A This is simply to help you unlock your steering column with the ignition key removed. It is used one-time only just before you install your CLB. It connects +12V to the purple wire on the Column Lock Motor to unlock your steering column. Another method is to turn on your ignition key, verify that your steering wheel is unlocked, then disconnect the wire harness to your lock motor. You will need to reset your BCM after doing this to clear the error that this will create.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: somewhere in New Hampshire
Here's a link that explains how to do it without the cig adapter...
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=24
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=24
