Service steering column
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Heel & Toe
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From: Cape Coral Florida
Service steering column
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.
Melting Slicks
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From: Near Jacksonville Fl.
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.
99.9% of column lock issues are caused by low battery voltage.
Pro
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St. Jude Donor '13
See the "sticky" at the top of this Forum page. Should answer your questions.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ky-please.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ky-please.html
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Heel & Toe
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From: Cape Coral Florida
I agree that the battery being low or the battery connections being loose or corroded can cause the column lock symptoms.
Suggest that you purchase and install an LMC5 to get around the problem. DO NOT let the dealer touch the car. GM has NEVER EVER had a permanent solution to this problem and has walked away form even trying to provide C5 owners with one.
A CLB or LMC5 will correct the issue permanently and is something you can install yourself.
Suggest that you purchase and install an LMC5 to get around the problem. DO NOT let the dealer touch the car. GM has NEVER EVER had a permanent solution to this problem and has walked away form even trying to provide C5 owners with one.
A CLB or LMC5 will correct the issue permanently and is something you can install yourself.
Melting Slicks
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From: Chilliwack B.C.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Cape Coral Florida
Yes to the LMC5
thanks
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Heel & Toe
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Eureka
Thanks to everyone on the forum and kudos to Richard at Compliance Parts, he knows his sh t.
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Drifting
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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.
Team Owner
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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.
Thanks to everyone on the forum and kudos to Richard at Compliance Parts, he knows his sh t.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Cape Coral Florida