Question about column lock
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Question about column lock
I took my '03 Z06 into the dealer Saturday for some warranty work. Anyway, they said my steering lock repair had not been done. My question is this, they said that they put in a wiring harness & do a re-program, will they take apart any of my interior trim do this? I want to know so I can take apart myself so they don't bust all of the tabs doing it themselves. I also need a seat belt that the sewn area is coming apart and I will take the rocker panel trim out ahead of time. I just haven't had much luck with dealer warranty repair, in fact I tried to get them to give me the parts and I would do it all myself, they could still charge GM and they wouldn't have to do a thing. Anyway, just want to know what I should take apart on the column lock if anything.
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Safety Car
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From: Wilmington NC
Originally Posted by joechief
I took my '03 Z06 into the dealer Saturday for some warranty work. Anyway, they said my steering lock repair had not been done. My question is this, they said that they put in a wiring harness & do a re-program, will they take apart any of my interior trim do this? I want to know so I can take apart myself so they don't bust all of the tabs doing it themselves. I also need a seat belt that the sewn area is coming apart and I will take the rocker panel trim out ahead of time. I just haven't had much luck with dealer warranty repair, in fact I tried to get them to give me the parts and I would do it all myself, they could still charge GM and they wouldn't have to do a thing. Anyway, just want to know what I should take apart on the column lock if anything.
thanks
thanks
Drifting
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From: Maumelle AR
They have to check the clearance on the column lock. When they did mine they pulled the knee bolster and column cover, as well as pulled the wheel. Sounds bad, but is pretty straight forward. After they do this, install a column lock bypass and never worry again.
Race Director
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by BlownFRC
I got my column lock recall not too long ago, but can't decide if I should let them mess with my car. Do they actually do anything good for the column lock issue? Or is it a waste of time?
Le Mans Master
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From: Central Coast CA
They shouldn't have to pull the steering wheel for the 6 speed. They should only have to do a function check and if it isn't up to par then they will pull the steering wheel. The only bypass that is GM approved not to damage the BCM is the Harness K bypass. It costs a bit more than those aftermarket bypasses but won't harm your BCM, which is costly to replace.
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Drifting
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From: Maumelle AR
Originally Posted by joechief
What does the bypass do?? They told me it was a small wiring harness?
The column lock bypass plugs into the harness in place of the the Column lock actuator. It simulates the actuator to the cars computer.
With the CLB in place your column can't lock. If you do the recall, you can still get stranded. (recall prevents locking while in motion)
Hope that helps.
Le Mans Master
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From: Central Coast CA
Originally Posted by johninar
If you do the recall, you can still get stranded. (recall prevents locking while in motion)