Help!Column Lock, How Do I Remove Pin Manually
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Intermediate
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From: Beverly Hills CA
Help!Column Lock, How Do I Remove Pin Manually
Does anybody know how I can remove the pin of the Column lock manually? I have tried everything, but nothing works. I even tried to supply power to the actuator. Does anybody know where the pin is or how I can get to it?Pictures or diagrams would be greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank all of you who have already replied to my previous threads your time is greatly appreciated.
Former Vendor
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St. Jude Donor '13
Re: Help!Column Lock, How Do I Remove Pin Manually (BH C5)
Removing the pin wont work because the BCM reads the feedback position of the motor.Even with the pin removed,if the BCM detects the wrong position of the motor,fuel will be cut off...
Race Director
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From: Manhattan, KS Missing SoCal since 2005
Re: Help!Column Lock, How Do I Remove Pin Manually (BH C5)
Have you tried removing fuse #25 in the passenger footwell? Car off, remove fuse, wait 15 secs. That will reset the computer, if it's a software glitch.
You have to get the condition cleared before you install the bypass anyway, so if tugging the wheel while turning the key on and off doesn't work, and pulling the fuse doesn't work, you'll need to make a trip to the dealer to get it fixed before installing any of the bypass units.
You have to get the condition cleared before you install the bypass anyway, so if tugging the wheel while turning the key on and off doesn't work, and pulling the fuse doesn't work, you'll need to make a trip to the dealer to get it fixed before installing any of the bypass units.
Instructor
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Re: Help!Column Lock, How Do I Remove Pin Manually (BH C5)
I just went through this 2 days ago. The DIC showed 'service column lock'. What we ended up doing (this is a '97) was to install a relay that redirects the signal so that the message is no longer shown and the computer will think all is OK. Also replaced the column lock plate with one that has no lock holes in it. The column can no longer lock. Problem solved permanently. :cheers:
Race Director
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From: Palm City Florida
Re: Help!Column Lock, How Do I Remove Pin Manually (BH C5)
Does anybody know how I can remove the pin of the Column lock manually? I have tried everything, but nothing works. I even tried to supply power to the actuator. Does anybody know where the pin is or how I can get to it?Pictures or diagrams would be greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank all of you who have already replied to my previous threads your time is greatly appreciated.
Just get the JMX Bypass....I did mine 3 weeks ago.. Never looked back :D
By the way.. Try this exact routine....
1. Jerk the wheel side to side for a few seconds
2. Release the tilt wheel and slap the wheel up and down a few times (Hard)
3. THis is important. Stick your (SPARE ) in the ignition and see if it unlocks
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Re: Help!Column Lock, How Do I Remove Pin Manually (BH C5)
If you remove the pin.. and hang on to the lever.. there is no problem, but let go of the lever and you have about 4 seconds to duck... there is an 8 foot kill zone... OH wait , that is another forum..
I think you can still buy a buypass here on the forum and do it yourself...
I think you can still buy a buypass here on the forum and do it yourself...
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From: Oviedo fl
Re: Help!Column Lock, How Do I Remove Pin Manually (BH C5)
If you remove the pin, you must install a custom plate from what I understand.
I still get the Service Column Lock and I have a bypass installed. Figure that one out.
I still get the Service Column Lock and I have a bypass installed. Figure that one out.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Fort Lauderdale Florida
Re: Help!Column Lock, How Do I Remove Pin Manually (johnma)
How do I order the jmx bypass kit?
Mine has struck a couple too many times now and I need to get it fixed.
:mad This should be a factory recall, and it really pisses me off that nothing is done about it. :mad
Mine has struck a couple too many times now and I need to get it fixed.
:mad This should be a factory recall, and it really pisses me off that nothing is done about it. :mad
