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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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Is there a trick to unlock the steering wheel I've done it before but I foregot how to get it unlocked.
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 08:53 PM
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Well, the computer sends an "unlock" pulse every time you turn the key to the on position (but not start the car)...

...so....constantly turn the key on, then off and remove the key (remember, dont start the car), and shake the steering wheel back and forth as hard as you can as you are turning the key on.

There's probably about 20 techniques for this, but the general idea is shake violently back and forth while turning the key.

..Then buy a bypass.

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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 11:12 PM
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Thanks jmx I will try that.
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 12:02 AM
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Thanks jmx and Tuan Le for the help I got the steering wheel unlocked now its time for the column lock bypass.
:steering: :seeya
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 01:56 AM
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Thanks jmx and Tuan Le for the help I got the steering wheel unlocked now its time for the column lock bypass.
:steering: :seeya
Glad it worked. :thumbs: :cheers:
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 01:57 AM
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If I'm not mistaken there is a recall for the 98 and up for this. My dad's 97 wasn't covered so it cost him about 250 for a dealer fix.
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 08:12 AM
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Mine is a 97 too why not recall all C-5's?
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 09:28 AM
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Is the column lock still a problem on 2003's?
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