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Old May 21, 2016 | 03:33 PM
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Today I used my spare key to start my car I have a 98 c5 and now I have the infamous service steering column warning my steering wheel is free so I must have the delete kit I don't know which one though any help would be appreciated thx in advance guys
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Today I used my spare key to start my car I have a 98 c5 and now I have the infamous service steering column warning my steering wheel is free so I must have the delete kit I don't know which one though any help would be appreciated thx in advance guys
IF your reading this your online... so, right NOW order your LMC5 module and as soon as you get it INSTALL it...

http://complianceparts.com/lmc5ataglance.html
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IF your reading this your online... so, right NOW order your LMC5 module and as soon as you get it INSTALL it...

http://complianceparts.com/lmc5ataglance.html
Ok I thought of that but why would the steering wheel be free and not locked up
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Originally Posted by gary89c4
Ok I thought of that but why would the steering wheel be free and not locked up
Your one of the lucky ones... but, don't push your luck or you may come out of Lowes to a LOCKED steering wheel

REGARDLESS of ANY previous fix CLB etc... the LMC5 is what you need and want to install...

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Old May 21, 2016 | 06:03 PM
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Your one of the lucky ones... but, don't push your luck or you may come out of Lowes to a LOCKED steering wheel

REGARDLESS of ANY previous fix CLB etc... the LMC5 is what you need and want to install...
Ok well I'm gonna order it now thank you for taking the time to help a newbie out today hope I can return the favor sometime
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Originally Posted by gary89c4
Ok well I'm gonna order it now thank you for taking the time to help a newbie out today hope I can return the favor sometime
It has taken some time for this old timer to finally know my way around the forum and the C5/LS1... there is a learning curve for sure... glad I'm able to have some input. Glad your here and learning as well... good luck with your C5 and enjoy...
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I just bought a 99 C5 with automatic. When the car is in part and shut off I can still turn the wheel. I looked at the module and I don't see anything that looks like the LMC5 MODULE is installed.

Am I safe from the column lock fault?
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I just bought a 99 C5 with automatic. When the car is in part and shut off I can still turn the wheel. I looked at the module and I don't see anything that looks like the LMC5 MODULE is installed.

Am I safe from the column lock fault?
NO... get the LMC5 and install it then you can mark the CL off the LIST.
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OK! that enough for me to act on this. I have the LMC5 device in my e-shopping cart. Thanks guys.
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LOW voltage or bad battery caused your issue--why use a diff key? anyway new battery or a good battery fully charged--no more problems! PAUL K c4c5 specialist says DO NOT use a after market clb--He knows his corvettes--most dealer installed fix are still going strong-

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