theDudeabides

I'm exasperated. The last few days everytime I start my my 2000 C5 I get the "remove key wait 10 seconds". Then the "service steering column", then no can drive. A few times if I wait awhile and hit the key fob lock, unlock, lock, unlock and start the car I'm good to go. This vehicle according to Chevy had the steering column recall done in 2004. The steering column is not locked when I get the message, Chevy dealer says the lock is thrown but the "gear lock size" has been changed so it isn't locked. So apparently the computer thinks it's locked and shuts off the gas at 2 miles per hour. Chevy dealer says it's a $400.00 to $500.00 dollar fix not sure and won't know unless they hook it up to a machine then they'll know better and the machine charge is $100.00. HELP what should I do? Also I've read posts on here about this issue but don't quite understand how to apply that to my particular problem.

corvettebob1

Clear your codes in the DIC then check your battery voltage level, should be 13.2v fully charged if not charge the battery and check it again.
99.9% of column lock issues are caused by low battery voltage.

tacman

See the "sticky" at the top of this Forum page. Should answer your questions.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ky-please.html

theDudeabides

I don't know what an LMC5 or a CLB is ? Which is best and what do those initials stand for ?

Chilliwack vettes

I bought the LMC5

http://www.complianceparts.com/

theDudeabides

Yeah, I bought one the other day, hoping I get it tomorrow. I can't wait to see if this works.

thanks

johnnyzvette

It will work, i had the same problem with my car last year, installed the lmc5 and got it running again! Just follow the directions carefully.

theDudeabides

I GOT THE LMC5 TODAY AND IT WORKS !!! You do have to follow the directions carefully but Richard is great if you have any questions. The dealer had done whatever he did and stuffed the modified column lock relay up under the dash. It took some pinched and scratched fingers to dig it out.
Thanks to everyone on the forum and kudos to Richard at Compliance Parts, he knows his sh t.

scarecrowkc5

Quick question, I bought a 2002, 80k miles LS1 and the steering wheel has no lock, I can turn it freely. Does this mean that a previous owner has already done the repair?

Thanks!

Bubbletop409

Just because the lock is removed, you can still have an electric glitch that will put the computer into safe mode that shuts off the fuel pump. Have a tuner reset the shut off MPH, dealers will not do it, they'd rather charge you for something that will fail again.

wcsinx

Rich is awesome. And the LMC5 is a great product.

theDudeabides

what 8VETTE7 said https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ies/iagree.gif