HELP - new column lock issue :(
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HELP - new column lock issue :(
All,
I have a 2002 M6 coupe that is no stranger to column lock issues - last year I got stranded soon after purchasing the car that required a tow to the local dealership. They were able to unlock the column and fixed the issue by removing the lock itself so that the column doesn't lock even with the car off and the alarm on. Problem solved, so I thought.
I had the car in the dealer this morning to fix an issue with my power seat switch that was draining the battery, and after they fixed this issue they went to move the car out of the work bay and the thing kept shutting off at 1-2 mph. The column is not locked, but apparently the car thinks that it is and won't let anybody drive it. They have tried flashing the computer, disconnecting/reconnecting the battery, and pulling fuses 5 and 23 for about 10 minutes and none of this has made the car drivable. They are out of ideas and so am I, so I was hoping someone here had a suggestion!!
Thanks in advance,
Tommy
I have a 2002 M6 coupe that is no stranger to column lock issues - last year I got stranded soon after purchasing the car that required a tow to the local dealership. They were able to unlock the column and fixed the issue by removing the lock itself so that the column doesn't lock even with the car off and the alarm on. Problem solved, so I thought.
I had the car in the dealer this morning to fix an issue with my power seat switch that was draining the battery, and after they fixed this issue they went to move the car out of the work bay and the thing kept shutting off at 1-2 mph. The column is not locked, but apparently the car thinks that it is and won't let anybody drive it. They have tried flashing the computer, disconnecting/reconnecting the battery, and pulling fuses 5 and 23 for about 10 minutes and none of this has made the car drivable. They are out of ideas and so am I, so I was hoping someone here had a suggestion!!
Thanks in advance,
Tommy
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All,
I have a 2002 M6 coupe that is no stranger to column lock issues - last year I got stranded soon after purchasing the car that required a tow to the local dealership. They were able to unlock the column and fixed the issue by removing the lock itself so that the column doesn't lock even with the car off and the alarm on. Problem solved, so I thought.
I had the car in the dealer this morning to fix an issue with my power seat switch that was draining the battery, and after they fixed this issue they went to move the car out of the work bay and the thing kept shutting off at 1-2 mph. The column is not locked, but apparently the car thinks that it is and won't let anybody drive it. They have tried flashing the computer, disconnecting/reconnecting the battery, and pulling fuses 5 and 23 for about 10 minutes and none of this has made the car drivable. They are out of ideas and so am I, so I was hoping someone here had a suggestion!!
Thanks in advance,
Tommy
I have a 2002 M6 coupe that is no stranger to column lock issues - last year I got stranded soon after purchasing the car that required a tow to the local dealership. They were able to unlock the column and fixed the issue by removing the lock itself so that the column doesn't lock even with the car off and the alarm on. Problem solved, so I thought.
I had the car in the dealer this morning to fix an issue with my power seat switch that was draining the battery, and after they fixed this issue they went to move the car out of the work bay and the thing kept shutting off at 1-2 mph. The column is not locked, but apparently the car thinks that it is and won't let anybody drive it. They have tried flashing the computer, disconnecting/reconnecting the battery, and pulling fuses 5 and 23 for about 10 minutes and none of this has made the car drivable. They are out of ideas and so am I, so I was hoping someone here had a suggestion!!
Thanks in advance,
Tommy
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All,
I have a 2002 M6 coupe that is no stranger to column lock issues - last year I got stranded soon after purchasing the car that required a tow to the local dealership. They were able to unlock the column and fixed the issue by removing the lock itself so that the column doesn't lock even with the car off and the alarm on. Problem solved, so I thought.
I have a 2002 M6 coupe that is no stranger to column lock issues - last year I got stranded soon after purchasing the car that required a tow to the local dealership. They were able to unlock the column and fixed the issue by removing the lock itself so that the column doesn't lock even with the car off and the alarm on. Problem solved, so I thought.
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The fuel shutoff is to prevent the car from moving when the computer thinks the column is locked, so some idiot doesn't drop the clutch and run into a wall when he can't turn the wheel.
The LMC5 provides the "column is unlocked" signal to the computer so that the computer will not shut off the fuel; it takes the actual column lock actuator and any installed K harness entirely out of the wiring system when doing so. The column remains unlocked at all times, and the LMC5 provides a fake "locked" or "unlocked" signal to the computer as necessary.
The LMC5 provides the "column is unlocked" signal to the computer so that the computer will not shut off the fuel; it takes the actual column lock actuator and any installed K harness entirely out of the wiring system when doing so. The column remains unlocked at all times, and the LMC5 provides a fake "locked" or "unlocked" signal to the computer as necessary.
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But in case it doesnt you always have a sure fix with HP Tuners or EFI Live