Service control lock
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3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Kansas City MO
Service control lock
My Baby (99 torch red convert) display is saying "service control lock", do I really need to take it to the dealer to have it cleared, anybody have experience with this? The car drives fine. I am not sure if it has anything to do with it or not, but after about a month of not driving it, due to being out of town, I got my 99 convert out to drive today. The battery was too low to start it, but it was not totally dead. I charged the battery, and went for a drive. The message has been displayed since I started the car.
Anyone have any wisdom, I would appreciate it
Craig in KC
Anyone have any wisdom, I would appreciate it
Craig in KC
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From: Ex-SF Bay Area; now happily Denver area
Re: Service control lock (1stvettelvr)
Is that "Service Control Lock" or "Service Column Lock"? Usually the infamous Service Column Lock is accompanied with a note to Remove Key, Wait 10 Seconds. If that doesn't clear it, then normally the car will only move a few feet before dying. Since this doesn't seem to be occuring, hopefully that's not the problem. I had the dealer change my column lock under warranty and it's worked fine since. I think that you can delete the DIC notice but am not sure how to do so...maybe by the reset button. It might be better to check your owners manual first.
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3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Kansas City MO
Re: Service control lock (FunDriver)
It is the "service column lock". I did try to reset it and it came right back. I guess I am going to have to take it to the dealer. I am going to pull down the codes with a buddies computer, but I don't hold out high hopes. I really think it is a bad input as the car runs fine, but I would hate to find out the hard way that it is not. Thanks for the input
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3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Kansas City MO
Re: Service control lock (Pilot135R)
Well, it is done. It was the body control module. $500 later she is back in top shape. Worst part about it was that Ihad to drive it to the dealer in the rain. Thanks for the input
