Service Column Lock
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Service Column Lock
The title pretty much sums this one up.
Got in the car for my usual afternoon spin when "Service Column Lock" appeared on my DIC and of course the steering wheel won't budge.
I thought I remembered seeing posts for mods to bypass the column lock. Would this solve my problem or is it too late for that?
I saw there is some recall for this problem but since mine is '97 I'm not holding out hope.
Thanks guys
[Modified by SuppperJ, 9:04 PM 7/17/2003]
Got in the car for my usual afternoon spin when "Service Column Lock" appeared on my DIC and of course the steering wheel won't budge.
I thought I remembered seeing posts for mods to bypass the column lock. Would this solve my problem or is it too late for that?
I saw there is some recall for this problem but since mine is '97 I'm not holding out hope.
Thanks guys
[Modified by SuppperJ, 9:04 PM 7/17/2003]
Drifting
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Re: Service Column Lock (SuppperJ)
Welcome to the wounderful world of the C5 this is a constant problem with the C5 I found disconnecting the battery for 5 minutes worked for me I have
not had the problem since but it is always in the back of my mind it could happen again. HEY GM STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND FIX THIS FU%*EN PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
QUIMBO :seeya :seeya :seeya SEEYAAAH :mad :mad :mad :U :U :U :U
not had the problem since but it is always in the back of my mind it could happen again. HEY GM STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND FIX THIS FU%*EN PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
QUIMBO :seeya :seeya :seeya SEEYAAAH :mad :mad :mad :U :U :U :U
Melting Slicks
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Re: Service Column Lock (SuppperJ)
Welcome to the Forum. :)
Take a look at the Dealer Service Bulletin 01-02-35-008 blow concerning column lock. Common failure.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/....php?qstId=236
Take a look at the Dealer Service Bulletin 01-02-35-008 blow concerning column lock. Common failure.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/....php?qstId=236
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Re: Service Column Lock (mapman)
Whack the top of the wheel firmly as you turn the ignition. It sounds ghetto, but it has got me running all 3 times i've had it, as well as the other 5 or so times I've had it on other GM cars. IT WILL WORK. :cheers:
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Re: Service Column Lock (BQuicksilver)
Spend $100 and buy the CLB from forum mall...problem solved forever :seeya
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Re: Service Column Lock (SuppperJ)
Even if your car qualified, the "recall" ended 7/1/03. Buy the CLB and you'll be set... :yesnod:
[Modified by BiggieBoy, 11:14 AM 7/18/2003]
[Modified by BiggieBoy, 11:14 AM 7/18/2003]
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From: Dover DE
Re: Service Column Lock (SuppperJ)
Thanks for all the suggestions. The CLB seems to be the way to go.
I saw a picture of it and noticed the cigarette lighter adapter- is this always installed or just when the wheel locks?
I tried disconnecting the battery. I may have left it disconnected too long (dropped a wrench into the unknown) Now my remote keyless entry won't work :mad
Connection at battery are tight and nothing else seems to be malfunctioning. This junior member is in need of assistance :confused:
I saw a picture of it and noticed the cigarette lighter adapter- is this always installed or just when the wheel locks?
I tried disconnecting the battery. I may have left it disconnected too long (dropped a wrench into the unknown) Now my remote keyless entry won't work :mad
Connection at battery are tight and nothing else seems to be malfunctioning. This junior member is in need of assistance :confused:
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From: Houston, TX
Re: Service Column Lock (SuppperJ)
Grab the steering wheel with your left hand. Grab the key with your right hand. Turn the wheel hard left then hard right while cycling the key on and off at the same time. Should free up in about 5 seconds.
The CLB is the way to go, unless you want to use the above procedure. The CLB is completely hidden under your dash once installed. The cigarette light thing is to cycle the locking mechanism open......... however you can do the same thing by just turning on the ignition to the car.
The CLB is the way to go, unless you want to use the above procedure. The CLB is completely hidden under your dash once installed. The cigarette light thing is to cycle the locking mechanism open......... however you can do the same thing by just turning on the ignition to the car.
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Re: Service Column Lock (TexasRedZ06)
Just had mine fixed yesterday, at dealership cost: $566.00. Tech said the problem should not return. Is this a true statement? Did not find out about the bypass until last night, after I already paid that ridiculous sum of money. :mad
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From: Dover DE
Re: Service Column Lock (SuppperJ)
I appreciate all the input. I've jerked and tugged, smacked and whacked. This stupid wheel just won't unlock.
I'm going to try pulling some of the covers to see if there is anything I can get to mechanically, if not it's to those wonderful experts at the dealership
In an effort to save money I'm just going to have them unstick the damn thing and then install the CLB
Thanks to everyone again, you guys make owning a C5 a lot easier on us new guys
I'm going to try pulling some of the covers to see if there is anything I can get to mechanically, if not it's to those wonderful experts at the dealership
In an effort to save money I'm just going to have them unstick the damn thing and then install the CLB
Thanks to everyone again, you guys make owning a C5 a lot easier on us new guys
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Re: Service Column Lock (SuppperJ)
I appreciate all the input. I've jerked and tugged, smacked and whacked. This stupid wheel just won't unlock.
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From: Dover DE
Re: Service Column Lock (SuppperJ)
You guys kept saying it would work and it finally did :hurray:
I guess I just jerked it harder this time but it came unstuck and with my CLB on order this problem should be solved.
Good luck to everyone, the Air Force is sending me to the desert so I'll have at least a few months without car headaches :flag
Thanks everyone
I guess I just jerked it harder this time but it came unstuck and with my CLB on order this problem should be solved.
Good luck to everyone, the Air Force is sending me to the desert so I'll have at least a few months without car headaches :flag
Thanks everyone
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Re: Service Column Lock (SuppperJ)
Here's some instructions for installing the CLB if you are interested: http://97vette.com/howto/columnlock/index.html
