Pull Key and Reduced Engine Power
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From: Columbus Nebraska
Pull Key and Reduced Engine Power
I changed the oil in the Vette this weekend. After finishing I was backing out and and I got the pull key wait 10 seconds message. I turned the car off and started it and it went away. I did not get a lock on the steering wheel. So I take off down the road and get into it a bit and get the reduced engine power and cost to a stop. So I turn the car off, fire it back up and down the road I go. I took my Optima red top battery in to be tested and it shows that it is good. I plan and pulling some codes tonight but was curious if anyone has these happen at the same time. Also is it typical to be able to turn it off start it up and not have the problem repeat? Should I replace the battery even if it is testing good?
Heel & Toe
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Have any of the recalls been perfomed on the vehicle? The part about it going away after a restart is interesting. This happened to me at a gas station on my way to the track, and I was not so fortunate. It would shut off at 2mph or so. Just before calling the tow truck, I called my wife to bring the me the HP tuners to bypass the fuel cutoff. That helped me get home, but I still had the annoying message on the dash. Ordered a CLB kit and problem is now gone. Hope this helps and best of luck to you.
Mario G.
Mario G.
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From: Columbus Nebraska
sorry I did not get back sooner. I do not know if any recalls have been done. Can I call GM and give them the VIN and they will tell me? It gave me all the signs that it was going to lock up but I turned it off and started her up and off we went.
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what is clb kit?
Have any of the recalls been perfomed on the vehicle? The part about it going away after a restart is interesting. This happened to me at a gas station on my way to the track, and I was not so fortunate. It would shut off at 2mph or so. Just before calling the tow truck, I called my wife to bring the me the HP tuners to bypass the fuel cutoff. That helped me get home, but I still had the annoying message on the dash. Ordered a CLB kit and problem is now gone. Hope this helps and best of luck to you.
Mario G.
Mario G.
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From: Ennice NC
C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
If your car is a 2001 through 2004 automatic then you don't need to worry about a CLB or LMC5. If it's a 2001 - 2004 manual trans or 1997 - 2000 manual or automatic, i suggest that you learn what you can about a CLB or LMC5. You could start reading about here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...please-83.html
To the end of the thread for some info on what the Column Lock problem is and the alternatives you have if your car is subject to the Column Lock Symptoms.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...please-83.html
To the end of the thread for some info on what the Column Lock problem is and the alternatives you have if your car is subject to the Column Lock Symptoms.
Drifting
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From: Iowa
u are so wrong !!!! any vette 97-04 auto or man can have this problem even if every gm recall has been done and that is mainly the reason it happens is because of the recall!!! order a lmc5 and be done with it ive had a 03 and a have a 98 now both had the issue installed the lmc5 and no more problems
Melting Slicks
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From: West Branch, MI
u are so wrong !!!! any vette 97-04 auto or man can have this problem even if every gm recall has been done and that is mainly the reason it happens is because of the recall!!! order a lmc5 and be done with it ive had a 03 and a have a 98 now both had the issue installed the lmc5 and no more problems
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