Best column lock solution?
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From: destin florida
Best column lock solution? HELP!!!
Mine finally came today while backing out of the garage, it locked up and after numerous tries will not let go , Now my question do I put in the aftermarket column lock bypass or go with the GM fix. I have read that the aftermarket can cause a problem with your BCM( what ever that is ) but the GM fix is not a fix. Any one have a real solid answer this? Or do you just roll the dice and hope all turns out well . From all the post I have read on this issue GM really showed there true colors when they know that this is a REAL problem why not step to the plate an fix this the right way for anyone who encounters it not just certain years or vin numbers. This could be just the thing to send repeat buyers looking elsewhere for our expensive toys. I can only hope that a high up GM executive is running late for a really important something, like maybe stitches or chest pains and as he climbs into his C5 fumbling with his keys finally gets the key into the ignition and hears a "click" then notices he can't move his steering wheel and the greeting on his DIC reads "SERVICE COLUMN LOCK". Hopefully, for his sake the ambulance will be made by FORD.
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Re: Best column lock solution? HELP!!! (8vettes)
I had the CLB installed last month. I've had no problems with it affecting anything. :seeya
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Re: Best column lock solution? HELP!!! (8vettes)
I've had the dealer fix mine twice only because it' "FREE" not because I think it's the final solution. :mad Last time they replaced the ignition switch along with the column lock. No problems for 6 months now. :rolleyes:
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From: destin florida
Re: Best column lock solution? HELP!!! (Old Rotor Head)
rotor why twice and do you think that the bypass is the way to go .I was going to get the parts from the dealer and do the work myself but I understand that you have to take off the steering wheel , that's where I get off . Im still looking for the right answer , wish it was cut and dry but it seems like trial and error. we will see.
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Re: Best column lock solution? HELP!!! (8vettes)
After 30K miles and 2 1/2 yrs I had it lock up a couple weeks ago. I didn't like any potential warranty or other problems (as well as the COF $100 fix, which used to be $69) so I had the dealer do it. So far everything is fine.
My dealer has done a number of "fixes" but the service technician didn't mention any failures of the new units. On the other hand, I didn't ask him about it either---though I did read a post here where it said that the dealer had never had a problem with the new fix. Also, there has been a change to the "newer" fix versus the "older" fix.
My dealer has done a number of "fixes" but the service technician didn't mention any failures of the new units. On the other hand, I didn't ask him about it either---though I did read a post here where it said that the dealer had never had a problem with the new fix. Also, there has been a change to the "newer" fix versus the "older" fix.
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Re: Best column lock solution? HELP!!! (barkingowl)
I had the CLB installed last month. I've had no problems with it affecting anything. :seeya
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From: Bandon Or
Re: Best column lock solution? HELP!!! (8vettes)
I did the column fix myself, before I had problems somewhere inconvenient. I received my notice from GM, but I didn't want the dealer screwing with my car. With the fix, it's nice working on the car, when you want to turn the wheel, you don't have to unlock with key.
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From: Bandon Or
Re: Best column lock solution? HELP!!! (8vettes)
Just bought and installed the fix-it kit that one of the vendors had for sale. Took 20 minutes and I havent had any codes or trouble. Here's the link.
http://store.yahoo.com/corvetteforum/collocbypkit.html
http://store.yahoo.com/corvetteforum/collocbypkit.html
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Re: Best column lock solution? HELP!!! (8vettes)
My 2000 coupe was on GM's list as one to be "fixed". After reading about the problems other forum members had with dealer fixes, I decided instead to put in a CLB myself. Got it from COH for around $100 and took about 20 minutes to put in. What happened next was that I started seeing some posts on the forum about potentially defective CLBs from COH. Before I knew it, COH had Fed Ex'ed me a replacement. I was also concerned about potential damage to the BCM. As I recall, I saw a post from Paul (I think) from COH dispelling my fear about their CLB damaging the BCM. So far so good, no problems with it (knock on wood).
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From: camp sanchez il
Re: Best column lock solution? HELP!!! (8vettes)
Had the bypass installed over a month ago and haven't had a problem.
Only problem was that the dealer said it could be the module or the cylinder. Figured I'd spend 100.00 on the bypass rather than 130.00 or so on a cylinder fix if that was the problem and who knows how much on the module fix.
Only problem was that the dealer said it could be the module or the cylinder. Figured I'd spend 100.00 on the bypass rather than 130.00 or so on a cylinder fix if that was the problem and who knows how much on the module fix.
