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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 04:21 PM
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Why install one of these? Just curious.

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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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Default Re: Column lock bypass question? (Fenderman)

Why install one of these? Just curious.
The pin fails to retract from the column and leaves you stranded. Happens at the worst possbile time... of course! :mad
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Old Jan 5, 2002 | 11:57 PM
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Default Re: Column lock bypass question? (Sniper168gr)

Thanks for the reply. Does this happen frequently? This must be an anti-theft feature of the car.
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Old Jan 6, 2002 | 11:25 AM
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Default Re: Column lock bypass question? (Fenderman)

Thanks for the reply. Does this happen frequently? This must be an anti-theft feature of the car.
You are correct in that this is anti theft feature. Up to and including 2001 I believe there was a problem. I received a recall notice from GM to have it fixed, but ended up installing the CLB myself. I believe since you have a 2002 there is nothing for you to worry about. :)

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Old Jan 6, 2002 | 12:31 PM
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Default Re: Column lock bypass question? (Fenderman)

There have been many posts by folks who have had their steering "lock" on them; some at very inconvenient times! (When would it be convenient?) It is a good problem to avoid....... :eek: :yesnod:
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