Can the column lock be completely removed?
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2013
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Can the column lock be completely removed?
So I keep hearing about the column lock and having it disabled due to issues with that system. I will be removing my wheel in a few weeks to install a shiny new reupholstered one. While I have it off is there a way to file it down and disable or completely remove that system and guarantee no future issues? I searched with no success around my specific question.
Thanks fellas!!
Thanks fellas!!
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Heel & Toe
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So I keep hearing about the column lock and having it disabled due to issues with that system. I will be removing my wheel in a few weeks to install a shiny new reupholstered one. While I have it off is there a way to file it down and disable or completely remove that system and guarantee no future issues? I searched with no success around my specific question.
Thanks fellas!!
Thanks fellas!!
Instructor
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Le Mans Master
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I also recommend you view their video on installing the LMC5. If not on their website yet, it is in their eBay ads.
Melting Slicks
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You may be right but this was what my tuner changed
G1201
The type of anti theft system the vehicle uses.
- Class2: Serial data anti-theft (eg, Corvette, Holden).
- PWM: Pulse width modulation anti-theft (eg, F-body).
- None: Anti-theft system disabled (eg, used on engine transplants).
G0801
Only the following values may be entered into this table:
- Class-2
- PWM
- None
G1201
The type of anti theft system the vehicle uses.
- Class2: Serial data anti-theft (eg, Corvette, Holden).
- PWM: Pulse width modulation anti-theft (eg, F-body).
- None: Anti-theft system disabled (eg, used on engine transplants).
G0801
Only the following values may be entered into this table:
- Class-2
- PWM
- None
Instructor
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I went through the column lock hassles in December. Column lock stranded the car in our driveway. Ordered the LMC5 and unlocker at the recommendation of 8vette7 and it worked exactly as described. Very happy.