Steering Locked While Driving
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Steering Locked While Driving
Everytime I mention this to someone I get the same responce word for word,
"I've heard rumors this could happen"
I've got a nice 2000 and love it to death.
But whether its the dealer,people on this site,or just my GM friends I can't
get a definitive answer from anyone.
Why won't somebody step up to the plate?
John
"I've heard rumors this could happen"
I've got a nice 2000 and love it to death.
But whether its the dealer,people on this site,or just my GM friends I can't
get a definitive answer from anyone.
Why won't somebody step up to the plate?
John
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St. Jude Donor '17
Perhaps because you did not actually ask a question?
I will try and guess as to what you are asking.
Are you asking is it possible for a steering wheel to lock while in drive?
I have only heard of one report from an owner in hawaii that posted here that it happened to him.
I will try and guess as to what you are asking.
Are you asking is it possible for a steering wheel to lock while in drive?
I have only heard of one report from an owner in hawaii that posted here that it happened to him.
Melting Slicks
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I think the only way this could happen is if the BCM fail sending a lock signal to your lock motor or a signal is sent to the BCM telling it to send a signal to the lock motor. Like bad micro switch. Have you checked out any of the steering lock threads? Best of luck!
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St. Jude Donor '17
What is a lock motor? What does the BCM have to do with this?
Please explain.
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From: Charleston SC
Perhaps because you did not actually ask a question?
I will try and guess as to what you are asking.
Are you asking is it possible for a steering wheel to lock while in drive?
I have only heard of one report from an owner in hawaii that posted here that it happened to him.
I will try and guess as to what you are asking.
Are you asking is it possible for a steering wheel to lock while in drive?
I have only heard of one report from an owner in hawaii that posted here that it happened to him.
Melting Slicks
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From: Between Tally and Gatorville ,Florida
The lock motor is the electric motor that extends and retracts a pin that locks and unlocks the steering column. The BCM (Body Control Module) is the master computer on the C5 and is responsible for the locking and unlocking of the steering column by sending electrical signals to the lock motor (among many other things).
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From: Charleston SC
When I first bought the car I took it in for a oil change and check.
Now one site says I have a open recall.GM says alls clear.
O yeah,my BCM had numerous errors after visit.The best part is no one knows how many times my car has been there.I know there were
know 3 times but they are saying only 2.
Remember I wrecked my car because it would not turn.
John
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I assume this will be my last post on this issue so TY to the believers .
This will ruin my retirement.They are suing for 500k.
"You may not win every game but you dress out for all"
John
This will ruin my retirement.They are suing for 500k.
"You may not win every game but you dress out for all"
John
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St. Jude Donor '17
How fast were you driving when the column locked?
Did you cost someone their life? You seem more worried about retirement. You do realize their is a "blackbox" that can pull information from the car at the time of the crash.
Did the column lock disable the brakes? How long where you driving straight with a locked column before you crashed into someone?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ed-my-car.html
Did you cost someone their life? You seem more worried about retirement. You do realize their is a "blackbox" that can pull information from the car at the time of the crash.
Did the column lock disable the brakes? How long where you driving straight with a locked column before you crashed into someone?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ed-my-car.html
Last edited by Got uid0; Nov 15, 2011 at 07:11 PM.
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From: Charleston SC
How fast were you driving when the column locked?
Did you cost someone their life? You seem more worried about retirement. You do realize their is a "blackbox" that can pull information from the car at the time of the crash.
Did the column lock disable the brakes? How long where you driving straight with a locked column before you crashed into someone?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ed-my-car.html
Did you cost someone their life? You seem more worried about retirement. You do realize their is a "blackbox" that can pull information from the car at the time of the crash.
Did the column lock disable the brakes? How long where you driving straight with a locked column before you crashed into someone?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ed-my-car.html
No,No,No.
Brakes were worthless,I made a hard right then turned left and to avoid hitting I tried to make a hard right but it was locked so I barely slipped in on the rt rear of the JEEP.5 sec.
They're suing me I'm not.
John
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Why are they suing you for 500K? Were they hurt permanently and lose time off work, maimed for life? They are suing your insurance company NOT you...You do have insurance correct?
Melting Slicks
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I'm very comfuse,but then I've been told I'm an idiot by a forum member who told me he knew everything about the C5. However, he has not responded to you thread. I'll pm you his profile name maybe you can contact him.If he can't fix it, you might as well torch it.
Drifting
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Yea I sure the hell wouldnt ever drive it again until it was fixed beyond any doubt. If no one could guarantee it was fixed I'd leave the key in it and go park it in a barred windows neighborhood.
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I assume most of y'all considered this a drop in the pan.Let me assure you it is not.
Any info helps.
I love my car.
John
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Melting Slicks
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But no, Evil Twin has helped me more time than I can think of. Often just by reading his past posts. I don't think he would call anyone an idiot unless they deserved it. Probably not even then. This guy is someone that THINKS he knows,Unlike Evil twin who does.
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St. Jude Donor '08
There are SEVERAL people on this forum who you will want on your side for this issue and your predicament. That would be 8VETTE7, EVILTWIN and Cscokd. If they cant help you,,,, NO ONE CAN!!!!
Melting Slicks
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UOTE=Bill Curlee;1579236570]There are SEVERAL people on this forum who you will want on your side for this issue and your predicament. That would be 8VETTE7, EVILTWIN and Cscokd. If they cant help you,,,, NO ONE CAN!!!![/QUOTE]
However Bill,I would add your name to this list. Not to Yank your strings,but not only have you helped me and others. I have actualy learned a few things in the process. Not only from you,but from the guys you mention as well. Not saying that I haven't gotten help from others,cause I have. I guess it's the way it's presented.
[/QUOTE] However Bill,I would add your name to this list. Not to Yank your strings,but not only have you helped me and others. I have actualy learned a few things in the process. Not only from you,but from the guys you mention as well. Not saying that I haven't gotten help from others,cause I have. I guess it's the way it's presented.
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
However Bill,I would add your name to this list. Not to Yank your strings,but not only have you helped me and others. I have actualy learned a few things in the process. Not only from you,but from the guys you mention as well. Not saying that I haven't gotten help from others,cause I have. I guess it's the way it's presented.[/QUOTE]Dale002
THANK YOU!! But,,,, The people I listed have done TORRENTS of research ABOVE and BEYOND anything that I have ever done toward the resolution of this issue! They are the real hero's here!
If anyone needs experts,, they are the PEOPLE to contact on this subject!!!!
