Column Lock
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Column Lock
Everyone seems to talk about the column lock issue with the C5's. There is a column lock by-pass kit you can buy... why doesn't everyone buy that to cure their problem-- or is it only a 50% cure? Just curious.
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Re: Column Lock (ShowCorvetteLove)
I installed mine today. Took about 30 minutes from start to finish. Great piece of mind.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Re: Column Lock (ShowCorvetteLove)
I agree...everytime I read about a column lock failure, I ask myself the same question. Why don't people install a CLB??? Alot of these people are long time C5 owners who have been aware of the column lock monster for years. Where have they been----living under a rock??? :confused:
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Re: Column Lock (BiggieBoy)
I agree...everytime I read about a column lock failure, I ask myself the same question. Why don't people install a CLB??? Alot of these people are long time C5 owners who have been aware of the column lock monster for years. Where have they been----living under a rock??? :confused:
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Re: Column Lock (Tuan Le)
Tuan I know you have a great reputation in the electronics field.. but I
didnt know you were a great comedian also!!!You have those CLB kits
in youre hometown too.!! You can afford to be full of laughter!!! P.S
pulling on the steering wheel didnt unlock mine as you mentioned..
but some old New Orleans Voodoo did! :seeya :seeya :iagree: :iagree:
:flag :flag :flag
didnt know you were a great comedian also!!!You have those CLB kits
in youre hometown too.!! You can afford to be full of laughter!!! P.S
pulling on the steering wheel didnt unlock mine as you mentioned..
but some old New Orleans Voodoo did! :seeya :seeya :iagree: :iagree:
:flag :flag :flag
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Re: Column Lock (GENERAL ST)
heheehe.....I can always try. :D
I don't sell them, but you can order one for $35 from a member here. Check out this link http://www.ls1howto.com/?category=10 :thumbs:
I don't sell them, but you can order one for $35 from a member here. Check out this link http://www.ls1howto.com/?category=10 :thumbs:
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Re: Column Lock (Tuan Le)
My column lock has bit me several times here recently. I pull the key wait 10 seconds, and then turn the key to the first position slowly and it has unlocked every time.
With all the Column Lock failures, it shouldn't be up to me (or any vette owner) to buy a part that is obviously fixing their defect. :mad
It is crap I tell you.
With all the Column Lock failures, it shouldn't be up to me (or any vette owner) to buy a part that is obviously fixing their defect. :mad
It is crap I tell you.
Melting Slicks
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From: Orland Park Illinois
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Re: Column Lock (Ben01C5)
Ben...You are 100% correct. The Chevy C5 column lock situation is crap. But, what are your options??? As far as I can tell, only one, install a CLB. One of these days you will not be able the free your column lock and then you'll really be PO'ed :mad Good luck anyway...hope your car will be OK.