After playing around with this car and reading countless threads for the last 3 years the message is gone. I put 2 clb's in, 2 batteries, checked grounds, pulled fuses, left the battery disconnected, took out the k harness,I even replaced the battery ground cable today. But none of it worked. Recently I had 8vette7 e mail a schematic and detailed outline on how it worked.
Last Thursday I ordered a LMC5 module from these guys http://complianceparts.com/ just to hav eit on hand to give it a try. I got it when the mail came today and put it in, took about 20 minutes. And to my surprise it worked. No more message. The difference between this and the CLB is that this plugs into the BCM and eliminates the whole circuit. I paid $40 for it from E Bay and it was worth every dime.
I want to thank 8vette7 for taking his time to send me the schematic and outline and everyone else who gave their help and advice over the last 3 years and countless threads.

 

Thanks for the feedback!! Im going to order one now! Did you take pics and make an install thread?

 

No I didn't. I honestly didn't think it would work. The instructions you get with it are very well detailed.

 

If it eliminates the 2mph fuel shutoff, I'm sold. I would sure like to see some more reviews.

 

I agree--let's hear some more about this. And please, OP, let us know if any issues with it arise.

 

The part description mentions the 2 mph cutoff....

 

Just ordered one. I've been having intermittent pull key/service column lock messages, and my column locks (so I bought their unlocker also). We'll see how it works out for me.

 

This post and this product is going to make a LOT of C5 owners very happy!

Bill

 

Day 2 still working, and no I won't be doing a daily countdown.

I actually forgot what the message center did before the pull key message.


By the way this part is easier to install than the CLB.

 

Just ordered one myself. I'll post up and let you know how it goes...

 

I have been looking at the LMC5 for a few weeks now. As I've stated before I have no first hand knowledge about the module but i like the idea of it getting rid of all the wire, connectors and relay that could still cause problems with a clb. The installation seemed easier as well. They also have a product that eliminates the skip shift. It is an easy install under the hood next to the fuse box. It will even get rid of the 1 to 4 light on the dash. I ordered both of them and the unlocker this afternoon.

 

Has anyone tried their CAGS-SKIP?

 

Looks promising. My steering column lock is broke and I have the simulator but I still get the pull key wait 10 secs message. I hope this solves the problem!

 

After 3 years and trying everything, this worked.

 

Got it in the mail today, and installed it. Seems to have worked just fine, as there is no column lock messages or anything, but they were sporadic to begin with so it proves nothing so far.

Very simple installation. Here's some pics of my install, please ignore the splices for a previous owner's alarm.




Everything you need is included, even the "terminal removal tool" (a small allen wrench).


Disconnect the battery, remove your BCM (follow the instructions), then, if you have a manual trans that isn't a 1997, or any export model, remove this relay connector (instructions say it's *probably* the one on the right but verify by number of wires/color of wires. Mine was on the left, so verify!)



Then, you use the allen key to remove some pins from the connectors and replace them with the wires from the LMC5:




At this point, if you're like me and have a locking column, and unlike me you have an automatic trans, you connect up the unlocker (or any spare jumper leads that you may have lying around) to the orange and purple pins that you removed, purple to battery positive, orange negative. This retracts the column lock pin so your column unlocks, forever.

For a manual trans, you power the connector you removed, white negative, purple positive.

No pictures of this...

Then, just reconnect your BCM, zip tie it all together, and voila. You're done.



Very easy, took almost no time at all and I didn't have to pull off any panels. If it WORKS, which I'm going to assume it will until proven otherwise, this is definitely the best option out there.

I kept the "unlocker" in my glove box in case I ever need to unlock the column again. I can't see why it'd be necessary, but meh.

 

Great post but my CLB did "fix" my car,,,five years now!

 

Then you don't need one.

 

True but this product appears to be for those owners who refused to pay 49 bucks for CLB, went to GM dealer for recalls, still get stranded with 2mph fuel cutoff, then ordered a CLB with tail between their legs and are now stuck with DIC message forever.

 

While I like this product and the fact that it takes care of the 2 mph cutoff it does not look easier to install than the clb specially if you have a manual trans like me.

 

I did the recall route and I still get the message but my column does not lock. The message goes away after inserting the key once then removing it then reinserting it. If this product eliminates this then I will give it a try. I was under the impression the clb unlocked the column but does not completely eliminate the message for everyone.