Yeah, I know, ANOTHER column lock thread...
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Phoenix AZ
Yeah, I know, ANOTHER column lock thread...
Okay, so I've read pretty much all of the column lock threads here, the whole time thinking, "Mine works fine! It's worked fine for 7+ years, and it will continue to!"
So, of course, I drove to lunch today and the damn column locked up when I started up to go back to the office.
I tried jerking the steering wheel, removing fuses 23 and 25, and even disconnecting the battery. I resorted to violent jerks of the wheel...no luck. Now I'm angry with myself - I read the thread about who hasn't installed a CLB the other day and was chatting with a friend about how it's a big problem on the C5's, but made sure to tell him how mine worked perfectly. It was him who I ended up calling to give me a ride... hehe
So, I went back to my car tonight for one last series of steering wheel jerks and fuse pulling. Nothing. So, I removed the knee bolster and steering column covers, beat the column lock witha ratchet out of desperation, and BAM! It unlocked!
Okay, so now I am a firm proponent of the CLB - I ordered one tonight. My question is, can I simply disconnect the column lock after it is released and deal with the Service Column messages, etc, until I get and install the CLB? It's a 2000 MN6 that hasn't had any CL-related recalls performed. Any problem with this?
So, of course, I drove to lunch today and the damn column locked up when I started up to go back to the office.
I tried jerking the steering wheel, removing fuses 23 and 25, and even disconnecting the battery. I resorted to violent jerks of the wheel...no luck. Now I'm angry with myself - I read the thread about who hasn't installed a CLB the other day and was chatting with a friend about how it's a big problem on the C5's, but made sure to tell him how mine worked perfectly. It was him who I ended up calling to give me a ride... hehe
So, I went back to my car tonight for one last series of steering wheel jerks and fuse pulling. Nothing. So, I removed the knee bolster and steering column covers, beat the column lock witha ratchet out of desperation, and BAM! It unlocked!
Okay, so now I am a firm proponent of the CLB - I ordered one tonight. My question is, can I simply disconnect the column lock after it is released and deal with the Service Column messages, etc, until I get and install the CLB? It's a 2000 MN6 that hasn't had any CL-related recalls performed. Any problem with this?
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,727
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From: Carson City, NV
Okay, so I've read pretty much all of the column lock threads here, the whole time thinking, "Mine works fine! It's worked fine for 7+ years, and it will continue to!"
So, of course, I drove to lunch today and the damn column locked up when I started up to go back to the office.
I tried jerking the steering wheel, removing fuses 23 and 25, and even disconnecting the battery. I resorted to violent jerks of the wheel...no luck. Now I'm angry with myself - I read the thread about who hasn't installed a CLB the other day and was chatting with a friend about how it's a big problem on the C5's, but made sure to tell him how mine worked perfectly. It was him who I ended up calling to give me a ride... hehe
So, I went back to my car tonight for one last series of steering wheel jerks and fuse pulling. Nothing. So, I removed the knee bolster and steering column covers, beat the column lock witha ratchet out of desperation, and BAM! It unlocked!
Okay, so now I am a firm proponent of the CLB - I ordered one tonight. My question is, can I simply disconnect the column lock after it is released and deal with the Service Column messages, etc, until I get and install the CLB? It's a 2000 MN6 that hasn't had any CL-related recalls performed. Any problem with this?
So, of course, I drove to lunch today and the damn column locked up when I started up to go back to the office.
I tried jerking the steering wheel, removing fuses 23 and 25, and even disconnecting the battery. I resorted to violent jerks of the wheel...no luck. Now I'm angry with myself - I read the thread about who hasn't installed a CLB the other day and was chatting with a friend about how it's a big problem on the C5's, but made sure to tell him how mine worked perfectly. It was him who I ended up calling to give me a ride... hehe
So, I went back to my car tonight for one last series of steering wheel jerks and fuse pulling. Nothing. So, I removed the knee bolster and steering column covers, beat the column lock witha ratchet out of desperation, and BAM! It unlocked!
Okay, so now I am a firm proponent of the CLB - I ordered one tonight. My question is, can I simply disconnect the column lock after it is released and deal with the Service Column messages, etc, until I get and install the CLB? It's a 2000 MN6 that hasn't had any CL-related recalls performed. Any problem with this?
John
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Phoenix AZ
Thanks for the input, John! I came across the DIY CLB instructions you wrote up and was considering doing that. Have you had any problems with the relay in this setup? Is that Omron relay readily available?
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Carson City, NV
Racer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Monterrey, Mexico Nuevo Leon
My A4 1998 Coupe Vette has on it only 4.5K miles and I didnt wanted to install the CLB, but I think I will buyit to avoid the future problem..
On Ebay are 2 sellers, Adaptive Performance and doctor dons both with good feedback, I bought for my last 97 Vette the one from Thunder Racing, but I think I might build my own, can you give us the instructions?
Thanks
On Ebay are 2 sellers, Adaptive Performance and doctor dons both with good feedback, I bought for my last 97 Vette the one from Thunder Racing, but I think I might build my own, can you give us the instructions?
Thanks
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,727
Likes: 20
From: Carson City, NV
My A4 1998 Coupe Vette has on it only 4.5K miles and I didnt wanted to install the CLB, but I think I will buyit to avoid the future problem..
On Ebay are 2 sellers, Adaptive Performance and doctor dons both with good feedback, I bought for my last 97 Vette the one from Thunder Racing, but I think I might build my own, can you give us the instructions?
Thanks
On Ebay are 2 sellers, Adaptive Performance and doctor dons both with good feedback, I bought for my last 97 Vette the one from Thunder Racing, but I think I might build my own, can you give us the instructions?
Thanks
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