service column lock
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From: Manhattan, KS Missing SoCal since 2005
Re: service column lock (roddog)
I had the same problem with mine. It means your column lock isn't functioning correctly - probably stuck in the "open" position, since you can still drive the car. Usually a symptom of a Body Control Module (BCM) computer problem, it can sometimes be corrected by pulling fuse 25 in the passenger footwell, wait 15 secs, & reinsert fuse.
You should have your dealer check to see if your car qualifies for the recall on column-lock problems: it can also stick "closed," when you start the car, in which case you are stuck with a locked steering wheel.
You should have your dealer check to see if your car qualifies for the recall on column-lock problems: it can also stick "closed," when you start the car, in which case you are stuck with a locked steering wheel.
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Re: service column lock (thevettenet CA)
ill give that a try, thanks, i know that the car has already been in for this recall b/f i bought it, i wonder if this will still apply even if the warranty is out, as of last month that is :boxing
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Re: service column lock (roddog)
Recall should apply even after warranty is out, but I would guess it's just a BCM reset that'll fix it. Let me know how it works out.
btw, also check to make sure your a/c condensation is draining properly - if the drain hole gets plugged up, condensation can overflow and drown the BCM - found this out the hard way, too! :mad
btw, also check to make sure your a/c condensation is draining properly - if the drain hole gets plugged up, condensation can overflow and drown the BCM - found this out the hard way, too! :mad
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Re: service column lock (thevettenet CA)
btw, also check to make sure your a/c condensation is draining properly - if the drain hole gets plugged up, condensation can overflow and drown the BCM - found this out the hard way, too! :mad
