service column lock
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service column lock
Having problem with 97 Corvette.Getting service column lock,it says shut car of and wait 10 seconds but after doing this same thing won't stay running!!! Codes are p157H,B2587H,B2592H.Service column lock was fixed at dealer.Steering wheel is not locking car shuts of when you try to drive it(CAN'T DRIVE IT LUCKY I AM HOME IN GARAGE)Any ideas???
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Are you getting the Service column lock message, or just the pull key message?
If you are getting the service column lock error, and you can still hear the actuator cycle when you turn the key, you might try removing any relay that may be installed to bypass the actuator and just reconnect the actuator back to the stock position.
If the column lock actuator is already disconnected and a bypass installed, then you may have a bypass relay failure.
My guess is that since the column does not lock, the dealer removed the lockplate and installed a Harness K relay kit. You need to remove the relay harness, and reconnect the actuator, or install an aftermarket column lock bypass relay.
If you are getting the service column lock error, and you can still hear the actuator cycle when you turn the key, you might try removing any relay that may be installed to bypass the actuator and just reconnect the actuator back to the stock position.
If the column lock actuator is already disconnected and a bypass installed, then you may have a bypass relay failure.
My guess is that since the column does not lock, the dealer removed the lockplate and installed a Harness K relay kit. You need to remove the relay harness, and reconnect the actuator, or install an aftermarket column lock bypass relay.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Aug 15, 2009 at 06:28 PM.
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This site has some pictures,
http://97vette.com/howto/columnlock/bypassinstall.html
It will show you which one is the actuator connector below the steering column. If you have the GM Harness K relay, you will be able to trace the wiring from the connector to the relay, which should be mounted on the brace to the left of the column. The connector is just to the left of the yellow connector for the airbag.
Let us know what you find, and then we can go from there on how to fix it.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Aug 16, 2009 at 03:51 PM.
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From: Murray River P.E.I.
Thanks for all the info.8VETTE7 sent info with pictures also and I found the problem.Removed part GM put in.I have to order the COLUMN BY PASS and install it.For now I can move the car.Thanks again.
