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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??