Steering Column Noise
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Steering Column Noise
99 A4 Base Corvette
Ok, drove to work today and when I removed the key I heard a clicking coming from the steering column. I read the sticky, but didn't see an explanation of the process that happens to the column when the key is inserted(other than the locking issues). It happens when I put the key in and turn it to "ON" and when I remove the key.
I don't have any messages about remove key for 10 seconds. I can turn the steering wheel with the key removed, so I assume the previous owner had the recall performed.
A year or two ago I got the service column lock message, and couldn't drive faster than 2 MPH. After a day or two it went away and never returned.
Now I have this issue after having a dead battery and hearing every single relay click before I was able to remove the battery connectors. Battery was fully charged and everything works fine, except for this annoying clicking sound.
I'm going to go outside now and remove the #23 fuse under the passenger side footwell and see if that changes anything.
Ok, drove to work today and when I removed the key I heard a clicking coming from the steering column. I read the sticky, but didn't see an explanation of the process that happens to the column when the key is inserted(other than the locking issues). It happens when I put the key in and turn it to "ON" and when I remove the key.
I don't have any messages about remove key for 10 seconds. I can turn the steering wheel with the key removed, so I assume the previous owner had the recall performed.
A year or two ago I got the service column lock message, and couldn't drive faster than 2 MPH. After a day or two it went away and never returned.
Now I have this issue after having a dead battery and hearing every single relay click before I was able to remove the battery connectors. Battery was fully charged and everything works fine, except for this annoying clicking sound.
I'm going to go outside now and remove the #23 fuse under the passenger side footwell and see if that changes anything.
Melting Slicks
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Sounds like the column lock mechanism operating. That would tend to indicate that this car has only had the GM TSBs applied.
I would recommend installing the LMC5 from Compliance Parts to prevent any issues in the future.
Gary
I would recommend installing the LMC5 from Compliance Parts to prevent any issues in the future.
Gary
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