More steering column lock!
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Powder Springs GA
More steering column lock!
I did read the sticky on the subject before this post. If I missed the obvious I apologize in advance.
Here is the setup:
2002 M6 'vert. (I'm original owner). In '09 experienced the locked steering wheel; managed to get it free and drove to dealer. Dealer installed a new column lock (said motor was shorted) and Harness K (19244028). Car ran fine for last two years.
Car now starts and says "pull key and wait 10 secs" and "service steering column". Column does lock with key out and unlocks when car is running. Car cuts out if attempted to be driven.
Checked battery (good) and pulled fuses 23 and 25.
Thanks in advance.
JM
Here is the setup:
2002 M6 'vert. (I'm original owner). In '09 experienced the locked steering wheel; managed to get it free and drove to dealer. Dealer installed a new column lock (said motor was shorted) and Harness K (19244028). Car ran fine for last two years.
Car now starts and says "pull key and wait 10 secs" and "service steering column". Column does lock with key out and unlocks when car is running. Car cuts out if attempted to be driven.
Checked battery (good) and pulled fuses 23 and 25.
Thanks in advance.
JM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 650
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From: Pittsburg Ca.
I did read the sticky on the subject before this post. If I missed the obvious I apologize in advance.
Here is the setup:
2002 M6 'vert. (I'm original owner). In '09 experienced the locked steering wheel; managed to get it free and drove to dealer. Dealer installed a new column lock (said motor was shorted) and Harness K (19244028). Car ran fine for last two years.
Car now starts and says "pull key and wait 10 secs" and "service steering column". Column does lock with key out and unlocks when car is running. Car cuts out if attempted to be driven.
Checked battery (good) and pulled fuses 23 and 25.
Thanks in advance.
JM
Here is the setup:
2002 M6 'vert. (I'm original owner). In '09 experienced the locked steering wheel; managed to get it free and drove to dealer. Dealer installed a new column lock (said motor was shorted) and Harness K (19244028). Car ran fine for last two years.
Car now starts and says "pull key and wait 10 secs" and "service steering column". Column does lock with key out and unlocks when car is running. Car cuts out if attempted to be driven.
Checked battery (good) and pulled fuses 23 and 25.
Thanks in advance.
JM
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Powder Springs GA
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Salisbury MD
column lock bypass. comes with instructions that even show how to remove the K Harness and you never have to worry about it again. install it yourself for free, its EASY! you should change this anyways, but if this doesn't work then you need a new relay that is located behind the BCM. CLB is $50 (http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/index.php?cPath=29_42), the relay is around $25 (get this from the dealer, not auto part store). Don't get overcharged for something that is easy to do yourself. Good luck and ask anything you need, I did both on my car!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Somewhere in Québec, Canada
Ig you ever get the car tuned in the futur.You got the option in hptuner to cancel this system:
Colum lock delete:
System -> General - > Column Lock change to not fitted and change from 1.5 to 255
Colum lock delete:
System -> General - > Column Lock change to not fitted and change from 1.5 to 255
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 107
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From: Salisbury MD
Probably could use a volt meter, but don't really know how. The biggest trouble for these problems would be fixed with the CLB however. I would start there. You could always get a relay from the dealer, replace and if it doesn't work, return it.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Powder Springs GA
It was the harness K. Part # 19244027 on part, although the receipt says 19244028.
Removed it and the message instantly cleared.
Debating on another K or CLB.
Thanks to all for help.
JM
Removed it and the message instantly cleared.
Debating on another K or CLB.
Thanks to all for help.
JM
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From: Salisbury MD
If that cleared it then that was your problem, however the K harness may go bad again some day. I would say order the CLB and forget about it forever. But at least your driving for now!! Thanks for the update!
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Heel & Toe
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From: Powder Springs GA
For simplicity I put another K harness it. The local Chevy dealer had one in stock.
Maybe I watched too much of "That 70's Show" and took Red Forman's advice and "put a ""genuine GM part"" in my GM".
But I'm going to carry a small screw driver and #15 torque in case I have to perform a field repair.
Maybe I watched too much of "That 70's Show" and took Red Forman's advice and "put a ""genuine GM part"" in my GM".
But I'm going to carry a small screw driver and #15 torque in case I have to perform a field repair.
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From: Oak Hill Virginia
For simplicity I put another K harness it. The local Chevy dealer had one in stock.
Maybe I watched too much of "That 70's Show" and took Red Forman's advice and "put a ""genuine GM part"" in my GM".
But I'm going to carry a small screw driver and #15 torque in case I have to perform a field repair.
Maybe I watched too much of "That 70's Show" and took Red Forman's advice and "put a ""genuine GM part"" in my GM".
But I'm going to carry a small screw driver and #15 torque in case I have to perform a field repair.
There's a wire that plugs into your cigarette lighter on one end and your steering column wiring harness on the other that comes with most aftermarket CLB's. That tool unlocks the column.
If you do end up somewhere away from home when the K harness fails again and the column actually does lock up, keep in mind that jerking the steering wheel from side to side with a good amount of force may unlock it. Doesn't always work though...
