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Old Jan 6, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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Default Column Lock Up '02 6-spd ????

OK, I'm completly confused. Do I have to worry about this or not, and how do I tell?????
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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Yes, my '02 6-speed has locked. You will know if this happens because the steering wheel will not turn.
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OK, I'm completly confused. Do I have to worry about this or not, and how do I tell?????
You're '02 MN6 has the column lock system, so technically it could malfunction. The newer C5s have less of a chance due to a system redesign, but you read posts of it still happening. The older cars had a 5% average failure rate from what I read. Newer ones are somewhere in the 1% area or less.

I have a '03 six speed. Personally I'm going to "chance" it. However, I know the 3 tricks to unlocking the system..... I don't travel out of the area much....... and my car is still in warranty.

If you're worried about it, then invest the $100 and install the bypass. Only negative is that you will remove the only mechanical theft deterrent in your car, but how many thieves steal a C5 by pushing it away??
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What are the three tricks???
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Default Re: Column Lock Up '02 6-spd ???? (yellowvette837)

What are the three tricks???
1) Turning the steering wheel and cycling the ignition
2) Pulliing fuses or negative battery cable for 10mins
3) Waiting for 2-3 hours
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GET THE CLB....mine locked this weekend after 3 years of saying, "it won't happen to me" :(
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Thanks for all the inputs. I think I'll put on in just for the peace of mind.... :thumbs:
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:D :cheers: ....give a shout here if you need any help this weekend :) :cheers:
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