Steering Column Bypass Needed?
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Cruising
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Steering Column Bypass Needed?
HI All,
I just picked up a 2000 Corvette with only 40k miles in pristine condition. I absolutely love the car and am getting started with a few initial mods since it is all stock. I have read about the steering column lock issues on these cars. The car has no messages about servicing the steering column or anything like that. There are no codes present on the car at all. I just tried turning the steering wheel with the key out of the car and I am able to turn it freely. I am assuming this means that the recall was done. I was going to purchase an LMC5 module before I did the steering wheel test but am wondering if I even need it now. I don't want to mess with anything if its all in good working order. Do I still need this module or am I good?
I just picked up a 2000 Corvette with only 40k miles in pristine condition. I absolutely love the car and am getting started with a few initial mods since it is all stock. I have read about the steering column lock issues on these cars. The car has no messages about servicing the steering column or anything like that. There are no codes present on the car at all. I just tried turning the steering wheel with the key out of the car and I am able to turn it freely. I am assuming this means that the recall was done. I was going to purchase an LMC5 module before I did the steering wheel test but am wondering if I even need it now. I don't want to mess with anything if its all in good working order. Do I still need this module or am I good?
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Cruising
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I just pulled the footwell and the LMC5 is not installed. Do I still need it though if the wheel turns freely? Doesn't that mean the dealer recall was performed? I just don't want to mess with anything when I am not having any issues.
Drifting
Joined: May 2007
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From: Huntersville, NC
the lmc5 is not the only design out there. There are others that mounted near the steering column that worked as well You will need to take the knee bolster down and look for a little black box that does not look OEM
There were a couple of column lock recalls during the years when GM cared about the C5. Service record at a dealer may give a clue
There were a couple of column lock recalls during the years when GM cared about the C5. Service record at a dealer may give a clue
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Dallas TX
The column wont lock, but the chance of having the 2mph limp mode kick in is still there. The LMC5 will prevent THIS.
Drifting
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From: Orlando Florida
My battery was totally dead and now it’s showing that service column lock every time I start the car. Car runs fine. No issues at all. Is there a way to erase that message as the prior owner told me the steering wheel lock out procedure was done but I have no idea how so could that just be what the dealership recall was and there’s no LMC5 module there ? I will look tomorrow and see but I also read there’s other modules that could be installed by the steering column too. Any advice before digging into this would be appreciated
thanks
thanks
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Orlando Florida
Had it checked and back on a new tender as my old one took a crap. The car starts great and voltage is good etc. But that column message comes up every time I start the car.
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Melting Slicks
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I put one on my car yesterday no problems installs easy. 48$ my column stays unlocked but the car had the 2mph fuel cut off one time so i put one on and pulled the relay. Havent driven yet but started fine.
Drifting
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From: Paducah KY
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My battery was totally dead and now it’s showing that service column lock every time I start the car. Car runs fine. No issues at all. Is there a way to erase that message as the prior owner told me the steering wheel lock out procedure was done but I have no idea how so could that just be what the dealership recall was and there’s no LMC5 module there ? I will look tomorrow and see but I also read there’s other modules that could be installed by the steering column too. Any advice before digging into this would be appreciated
thanks
thanks
Racer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Oak Point Texas formerly okc
St. Jude Donor '16
The guys with the lmc5 are great. They will talk you through the install. I would recommend it simply because of limp. Mine had the message and now I don't have to worry about it. Just did it a few weeks ago. I highly recommend just doing it. Worth every penny.
Melting Slicks
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Its a nice mod although i hate the fact that theres only a 2 year warranty.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Orlando Florida
I have it and still got the message recently. Cleared it by pulling fuse 25 in the footwell.
Drifting
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From: Orlando Florida