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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Is this an issue as it was on the C5....

Had the column lock bypassed and then tuned out etc.. on my C5 so no issues (except that one time I got the pull key message which prompted me to take care of it) but now that I have an '08 C6 I was wondering is it an issue at all with the C6?

What prompted my question is I saw a post by a vendor saying they were seeing more and more C6's with the issue...is that so???

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you may not want to hear this but the C6 does'nt have a "key" or a place to put one on the column or on the dash or the doors for that matter{except for the emergency}and the column doesn't lock {at least not on mine}
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you may not want to hear this but the C6 does'nt have a "key" or a place to put one on the column or on the dash or the doors for that matter{except for the emergency}and the column doesn't lock {at least not on mine}
Hmmmm just went down to my garage and checked..mine doesnt lock either....so why would someone post such a thing....interesting
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you may not want to hear this but the C6 does'nt have a "key" or a place to put one on the column or on the dash or the doors for that matter{except for the emergency}and the column doesn't lock {at least not on mine}
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Originally Posted by bkazepis

What prompted my question is I saw a post by a vendor saying they were seeing more and more C6's with the issue...is that so???

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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bkazepis
Hmmmm just went down to my garage and checked..mine doesnt lock either....so why would someone post such a thing....interesting
The 05 does lock but I've never heard of it being a problem. Sometimes when the battery is low a check column lock message appears but it's due to the low battery.
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Originally Posted by bkazepis
Hmmmm just went down to my garage and checked..mine doesnt lock either....so why would someone post such a thing....interesting
Originally Posted by CMY SIX
you may not want to hear this but the C6 does'nt have a "key" or a place to put one on the column or on the dash or the doors for that matter{except for the emergency}and the column doesn't lock {at least not on mine}
Column lock was only on the 2005 C6s as I indicated in the thread the vendor posted about a solution for it. Here's a list of the changes from 2005 to 2006. Note item no. 10.

2006 C6 changes:

1. A6 automatic transmission

2. Strengthened rear end

3. F55 software upgrade

4. 2 exterior colors dropped

5. 2 exterior colors added

6. New interior color

7. Upgraded interior console trim

8. Three spoke, smaller diameter steering wheel

9. MN6 park in R or walk feature eliminated

10. Steering column lock eliminated

11. Nav system plays MP3s

12. Digital/analog On Star

13. HVAC chrome trim rings

14. Passenger seat weight sensor for airbag

15. Reduced ragtop bubble at speed

16. Hidden XM antenna

17. GM badges

by ProfMoriarty 3/05/06

18. Altered steering "feel" sez GM

19. New Z51 brake pads

20. Improved convertible wind deflector mounting provision

21. DIN battery

22. (Apparently) no dead battery syndrome

23. Modified gas filler inlet

Added by ProfMoriarty 8/4/06

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