Steering Column Lock question
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From: Chicagoland IL
Steering Column Lock question
My new to me (one month) '01 with 44,xxx miles, just displayed the "pull key wait 10 sec" followed by "service column lock". The car shuts down after 2mph. Lucky it happened in my driveway. So... my car had the recall done in '14 at 36,xxx miles and per the dealership invoice had the steering column electronic lock replaced along with a harness kit. Is there anything I can do short of having it towed into the dealer? Thanks!
Melting Slicks
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From: Appleton WI
Yes. Take your battery to get load tested. Your battery could be low on charge or cannot hold the proper charge. Very common for this to be the issue along with others on the C5 electrical gremlins. Go with a 78 series battery with a 120 Reserve Capacity. A 78 series battery is bigger than stock but will fit perfectly in the battery tray and use the factory hold down.
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From: Sandown NH
My new to me (one month) '01 with 44,xxx miles, just displayed the "pull key wait 10 sec" followed by "service column lock". The car shuts down after 2mph. Lucky it happened in my driveway. So... my car had the recall done in '14 at 36,xxx miles and per the dealership invoice had the steering column electronic lock replaced along with a harness kit. Is there anything I can do short of having it towed into the dealer? Thanks!
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Factory recalls fixes all fail. Read thru this. Buy a LMC5 and install it
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ky-please.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ky-please.html
Melting Slicks
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From: Appleton WI
Factory recalls fixes all fail. Read thru this. Buy a LMC5 and install it
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ky-please.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ky-please.html
I don't dispute an LMC5 as a cure but I also highly recommend a verification of the battery since it affects many other systems in addition to the column lock. Most people also don't realize a weak battery wears on an alternator and there are plenty of examples of aftermarket alternators not cooperating with the C5. Weak batteries aren't good for any vehicle.
