Another column question
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,020
Likes: 18
From: Anderson SC
Another column question
Final questions, I promise. I've searched and read all the stickys so save save that advice please. 03, manual, 30k miles. I'm getting Pull Key....Service Column Lock on the DIC. Column operates just fine but fuel pump won't let it run. What's my options? Can I trade out a body control module with another 03? Does it have to go to a dealership? HELP! I gotta get this car going asap!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,217
Likes: 5
From: Stark County Ohio
Find a tuner with "HP Tuners" or "EFI Live" software. Both can be used to set the fuel cutoff speed to 200MPH +. GM sets the speed to "2-MPH".
(255MPH is max I believe)
P.S. Install the CLB also.
(255MPH is max I believe)
P.S. Install the CLB also.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 412
Likes: 1
From: Lampasas Texas
These links should help you. These are good insturctions with pictures that will be a big help to do it yourself. You can save big money doing it yourself.
Good Luck
The Ultimate DIY Thread
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...errerid=321503
Steering Column Lock
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...errerid=321503
Other web site for the Steering Column Lock Repair Kit
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...products_id=54
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=24
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...d=220&pcid=156
Good Luck
The Ultimate DIY Thread
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...errerid=321503
Steering Column Lock
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...errerid=321503
Other web site for the Steering Column Lock Repair Kit
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...products_id=54
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=24
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...d=220&pcid=156
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,993
Likes: 25
Sorry, this has been covered DOZENS of times-it has nothing to do with the column lock per se. It's the security kicking in, most likely the key pellet not being read by the cylinder correctly. The CLB is a good idea. Since the steering is not locked it may have been in to GM for 1 of the many recalls already anyway.
Last edited by dougbfresh; Dec 9, 2008 at 02:20 PM.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 412
Likes: 1
From: Lampasas Texas
Sorry brothers. Disregard my post. I misunderstood the question and problem. I am learning more every day on the forum. Now that I know about the key trouble, I will know what to do if it happens to me.
Thanks,
Brad
Thanks,
Brad
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,993
Likes: 25
BUT, his column is NOT locking-if the fuel didn't cutoff-he could probably drive the car. Again, I'm fairly sure it's the security that's jazzing him up, NOT the column lock per se. He probably really has some GM fix that has gone funky-probably that K-harness pile. Pulling the cover off the bottom of the dash for a peek is in order.
Last edited by dougbfresh; Dec 9, 2008 at 04:08 PM.
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: San Jose CA
I just started getting the "Service Column Lock" message in my DIC, but I am able to start/drive the car, and when I hit the reset buttom, my odometer comes up in the DIC. Two days so far. As far as I know, I have not received the GM service column lock fix, unless they reprogrammed something the one time I had it in the shop and they did not tell me.
Are the most likely causes of the DIC message, low voltage battery and/or problems reading the key pellet?
Are the most likely causes of the DIC message, low voltage battery and/or problems reading the key pellet?
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 10,962
Likes: 29
From: Van Buren Arkansas
Wounded Warrior Escort '11
To the OP, a little add here for clarification, No, you cannot swap out with another BCM from another car unless you have a Tech2 Scan Tool and the process to use it. There is a method without a Tech2, but its involved and you won't be able to program in the RPO codes. The BCM and PCM share a hidden password between them for security purposes. If you borrow someone's BCM, once you finally get the security to accept it, it won't work in the other person's car without going through the hassel all over again there.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,020
Likes: 18
From: Anderson SC
Ok, got it on the BCM. Won't work. To update a little, there was a fuse blown in the block in the passenger footwell that obviously controlled the column lock. I replaced it and now the column lock works as it should. Key out, column locked. Key in switch, column unlocked. Works everytime. Still getting messages on DIC. Still won't drive because of fuel shutoff. My battery is weak so I know it needs replacing. So, 8VETTE7, you seem very knowledgeable about this so aside from the battery, I guess I need to look inside the dash for a harness to see what's been done, if anything. I will do this and let you know what's happening at that point. Thanks so much for everyone's input so far.
