Column lock quandry
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From: Northeast NE
Column lock quandry
Took the 99 in to get an alignment and the column lock recall done. They removed the locking plate and did not install the relay noting problems which are well documented on this forum. My wife used to work for them and has total faith in their work but I am concerned.
Just removing the locking plate still puts us at risk for the dreaded "remove key.." scenario does it not?
Now....one must keep in mind that my goal is two fold
1. Make sure we will not get stranded one day with a column lock issue
2. Keep peace within the family as she has been ulimately supportive with the aquisition of my dream car.
What to do folks?
Just removing the locking plate still puts us at risk for the dreaded "remove key.." scenario does it not?
Now....one must keep in mind that my goal is two fold
1. Make sure we will not get stranded one day with a column lock issue
2. Keep peace within the family as she has been ulimately supportive with the aquisition of my dream car.
What to do folks?
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From: Joppa AL
Took the 99 in to get an alignment and the column lock recall done. They removed the locking plate and did not install the relay noting problems which are well documented on this forum. My wife used to work for them and has total faith in their work but I am concerned.
Just removing the locking plate still puts us at risk for the dreaded "remove key.." scenario does it not? Yes
Now....one must keep in mind that my goal is two fold
1. Make sure we will not get stranded one day with a column lock issue
Only safe way to do this, IMHO, is a CLB.
2. Keep peace within the family as she has been ulimately supportive with the aquisition of my dream car.
I know even less about this than I do about Vettes(twice divorced). Couple of thoughts here:
Install the CLB and don't tell her.
Insist she always rides with you so when it fails you'll have company while waiting on the tow truck.
If you're gutsy, you can even use that time to say "I told you so!"
What to do folks?
Just removing the locking plate still puts us at risk for the dreaded "remove key.." scenario does it not? Yes
Now....one must keep in mind that my goal is two fold
1. Make sure we will not get stranded one day with a column lock issue
Only safe way to do this, IMHO, is a CLB.
2. Keep peace within the family as she has been ulimately supportive with the aquisition of my dream car.
I know even less about this than I do about Vettes(twice divorced). Couple of thoughts here:
Install the CLB and don't tell her.
Insist she always rides with you so when it fails you'll have company while waiting on the tow truck.
If you're gutsy, you can even use that time to say "I told you so!"
What to do folks?
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From: San Rafael CA
I think Plasticfan pretty much hit the nail on the head .....
And I'm divorced so don't expect any hints on "marital bliss" from me either .....
"happily married" is an oxymoron .... just like "postal service" .....
