Best source for column lock bypass device?
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Best source for column lock bypass device?
My car is in need of a column lock bypass device (NOW) and the place my mechanic normally orders from is sold out. Where is the best source (quality) to get one?
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There's nothing 'funky' about their kit. I've had mine installed for many years and it works, that's all you need.
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Steering column lock bypass kit for all 1997-2004 Corvettes
This bypass will eliminate the problem with the steering column locking up
The kit includes bypass box, harness and connector, instructions and everything you need to install
Also includes a 12 Volt adapter, which is necessary to disable the lock before installing the bypass box. The adapter is no longer needed after the bypass box has been installed.
Purchase now and avoid being stranded because you start your Corvette and have the steering column lock and can't turn the wheels
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Mine has the lock removed, but the error kept coming up and stranding me everywhere. Even with the bypass stuff on, I ripped it off, was fine for awhile then stradedme a few more times. So I got HPtuners and wiped it completely out.... so if the "Pull key for 10 seconds" or the "service column lock" pops up my car is still 100% functional.
If your lock is removed i'd recomend finding someone that can alter the table for you, I think the table had the settings on how fast you can drive if this happens.... I just put them all to the max. Otherwise this error could haunt you forever.
If your lock is removed i'd recomend finding someone that can alter the table for you, I think the table had the settings on how fast you can drive if this happens.... I just put them all to the max. Otherwise this error could haunt you forever.
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The lighter power adapter is just a jumper to be used once. It's for guys like me who thought their car was immune from this issue and didn't get the bypass until AFTER their car's column was hopelessly locked, leaving the car inoperable (...and the owner stranded in a rough neighborhood on a first date at 2:00am, .... and yes, I jiggled and beat on the thing till my palms hurt.) A jolt of +13.5v from the battery to the column lock harness will usually retract a stuck pin allowing you to get on with life. Once the pin is retracted, the CLB is wired into the harness in place of the column lock motor/pin and the jumper gets tossed. If you need but don't have one, a jumper can be made from a length of wire in a matter of minutes.
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