Weird DIC Message...Anyone else?
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Racer
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From: Costa Mesa CA
Weird DIC Message...Anyone else?
I started my car yesterday and it was running fine. When I checked the DIC, it said "Remove key wait 10 sec". So I turned it off.....waited 10 seconds and restarted it. Everything seems normal.
Anyone else have a similar experience, or any insight to what would cause this message. Thanks.
Anyone else have a similar experience, or any insight to what would cause this message. Thanks.
Race Director
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From: Twin Cities, MN
Re: Weird DIC Message...Anyone else? (SILVER 97)
I've been told this is the precursor to the column lock, although it hasn't happened to me. I've had the upgrade done at a dealer according to the TSB put out by Chevy.
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Re: Weird DIC Message...Anyone else? (SILVER 97)
I had that happen to me at the track over 5 months ago and happened to a friend as well :eek:.....nothing sense :D :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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Re: Weird DIC Message...Anyone else? (Mean Green 2000)
I have had it happen but it always goes away when I have followed the message. One time it was happening when I would disconnect the battery. Have not had in a long time though.
Le Mans Master
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From: Good Ol' NC
Re: Weird DIC Message...Anyone else? (Shinobi's97)
ahh pull key wait 10 sec, have seen this many times but not in a while. make sure your key is clean, sometimes a dirty chip can cause this. other times you can see this and then the dreaded service column lock. if it just happens once in a while, I wouldnt about it , it is part of the security system getting a good read on the chip. you can try using your second key if it pops up often. :seeya
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St. Jude Donor '13
Re: Weird DIC Message...Anyone else? (SILVER 97)
It can also happen if you turn the key off and on OR on,off,than on before the column lock has a chance to engage or disingage :yesnod:
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From: Good Ol' NC
Re: Weird DIC Message...Anyone else? (C-5 TECH)
and low and behold what i get tonight after doing an idle relearn for my blackwing install, i get service column lock , yet no problems , no stalling like previously so Fack it I pull fuse# 25 under pass footwell , and drive ther car seems fine, this is becoming a monthly ritual for me :mad had recall perfomred... go :chevy :nonod:
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From: pasadena tx
Re: Weird DIC Message...Anyone else? (SILVER 97)
I'VE HEARD IT HAS TO DO WITH THE CAR NOT BEING ABLE TO READ THE LITTLE CHIP IN THE KEY .
IT HAPPEND TO ME A COUPLE OF TIMES.
CLEANED THE KEY , AND ITS NEVER HAPPEND AGAIN.
GOOD LUCK :cheers:
IT HAPPEND TO ME A COUPLE OF TIMES.
CLEANED THE KEY , AND ITS NEVER HAPPEND AGAIN.
GOOD LUCK :cheers:
Racer
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From: Burlington Ontario
Re: Weird DIC Message...Anyone else? (SILVER 97)
Usually means a dirty or bad key resistor, or a dirty or bad lock cylinder.
Not to worry if it just happens once in a while.
Just wipe the key off and try again.
Not to worry if it just happens once in a while.
Just wipe the key off and try again.
Racer
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From: Houston, TX
Re: Weird DIC Message...Anyone else? (SILVER 97)
Colunm Lock coming soon!!!! I got this message about a day before the column locked up and wouldn't let go. Install the bypass NOW or risk getting towed to the dealer for their supposed "fix".