Please help
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5th Gear
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From: Toronto Ont
Please help
Hey guys i am new to this forum and to Corvettes.
I bought my C6 two weeks ago from a dealer, with 192000km
The car looks like it has been taking care of and is very clean.
I have a major issue and i was hoping someone could help me out with some answers.
A few days ago as i was shutting the car off. The display shows shift to reverse ( as always does ) which we all know it turns the ACC off.
Well this time it didn't. The car ACC stayed on and the display showed shift to reverse.
A few minutes later i tried turning the car back on, and the car had a service column lock. Now the car doesn't start and doesn't shut off.
I towed the car to Royfoss and they managed to fix the computer.
It needed to be reprogrammed which cost me around $200. Since the computer erased everything from history to any little commands.
I just got a call from Royfoss and after they had the chance to open the tranny they noticed the clip from the reverse is not hitting the off switch.
Anyone know what i should do?
Any help is good.
Thank you
I bought my C6 two weeks ago from a dealer, with 192000km
The car looks like it has been taking care of and is very clean.
I have a major issue and i was hoping someone could help me out with some answers.
A few days ago as i was shutting the car off. The display shows shift to reverse ( as always does ) which we all know it turns the ACC off.
Well this time it didn't. The car ACC stayed on and the display showed shift to reverse.
A few minutes later i tried turning the car back on, and the car had a service column lock. Now the car doesn't start and doesn't shut off.
I towed the car to Royfoss and they managed to fix the computer.
It needed to be reprogrammed which cost me around $200. Since the computer erased everything from history to any little commands.
I just got a call from Royfoss and after they had the chance to open the tranny they noticed the clip from the reverse is not hitting the off switch.
Anyone know what i should do?
Any help is good.
Thank you
Thread Starter
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Toronto Ont
Team Owner
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From: queensbury ny
Hey guys i am new to this forum and to Corvettes.
I bought my C6 two weeks ago from a dealer, with 192000km
The car looks like it has been taking care of and is very clean.
I have a major issue and i was hoping someone could help me out with some answers.
A few days ago as i was shutting the car off. The display shows shift to reverse ( as always does ) which we all know it turns the ACC off.
Well this time it didn't. The car ACC stayed on and the display showed shift to reverse.
A few minutes later i tried turning the car back on, and the car had a service column lock. Now the car doesn't start and doesn't shut off.
I towed the car to Royfoss and they managed to fix the computer.
It needed to be reprogrammed which cost me around $200. Since the computer erased everything from history to any little commands.
I just got a call from Royfoss and after they had the chance to open the tranny they noticed the clip from the reverse is not hitting the off switch.
Anyone know what i should do?
Any help is good.
I bought my C6 two weeks ago from a dealer, with 192000km
The car looks like it has been taking care of and is very clean.
I have a major issue and i was hoping someone could help me out with some answers.
A few days ago as i was shutting the car off. The display shows shift to reverse ( as always does ) which we all know it turns the ACC off.
Well this time it didn't. The car ACC stayed on and the display showed shift to reverse.
A few minutes later i tried turning the car back on, and the car had a service column lock. Now the car doesn't start and doesn't shut off.
I towed the car to Royfoss and they managed to fix the computer.
It needed to be reprogrammed which cost me around $200. Since the computer erased everything from history to any little commands.
I just got a call from Royfoss and after they had the chance to open the tranny they noticed the clip from the reverse is not hitting the off switch.
Anyone know what i should do?
Any help is good.
Thread Starter
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5
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From: Toronto Ont
Shifting to reverse shuts the car down,not the ACC.You have to make sure when you push the button to turn it off that it's not in ACC MODE.If it is,you push the button again for OFF.The COLUMN LOCK has a fix which the dealer should know about from GM.If it's not a RECALL,it's at least a TSB.You can also buy a COLUMN LOCK BYPASS kit I believe for the c6.You must always shift your 05 to reverse when you shut off the motor or you will kill the battery.
Something about a clip hitting a switch and such?
I meant when i open the door it shuts everything off once it is in reverse.
Where is stopped doing that a few days ago.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 57,408
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From: queensbury ny
Not sure about the clip thing but the computer work for the column lock should have been a no charge thing.There are guys on here who know more then I do and you can try the TECH SECTION as well.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Bonsall CA
That's b.s., the whole shift module is $600...
In future, you might want to use mlles on the car, because everyone in US will think you put 20k mi., which you really only have about 13k.
More info would be nice. Like what year.
Perhaps most important of all, the shift module, which I believe controls
"they noticed the clip from the reverse is not hitting the off switch", I could be wrong, but I think that would be in the gear box module I'm talking about, not the tranny.
Is the original 5yr/100k drivetrain warranty good up in Canada, I don't know why it wouldn't be.
Give me a call if you want, 847-421-2251. Either it is covered under the 5yr, unless it is too old, or it is the shifter module. Hard to believe it's in the tranny itself.
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5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5
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From: Toronto Ont
and, that's with labor. Mod? They're really full of it. the shift module is a one piece unit, the part must cost less than $600 US since labor was included.
In future, you might want to use mlles on the car, because everyone in US will think you put 20k mi., which you really only have about 13k.
More info would be nice. Like what year.
Perhaps most important of all, the shift module, which I believe controls
"they noticed the clip from the reverse is not hitting the off switch", I could be wrong, but I think that would be in the gear box module I'm talking about, not the tranny.
Is the original 5yr/100k drivetrain warranty good up in Canada, I don't know why it wouldn't be.
Give me a call if you want, 847-421-2251. Either it is covered under the 5yr, unless it is too old, or it is the shifter module. Hard to believe it's in the tranny itself.
In future, you might want to use mlles on the car, because everyone in US will think you put 20k mi., which you really only have about 13k.
More info would be nice. Like what year.
Perhaps most important of all, the shift module, which I believe controls
"they noticed the clip from the reverse is not hitting the off switch", I could be wrong, but I think that would be in the gear box module I'm talking about, not the tranny.
Is the original 5yr/100k drivetrain warranty good up in Canada, I don't know why it wouldn't be.
Give me a call if you want, 847-421-2251. Either it is covered under the 5yr, unless it is too old, or it is the shifter module. Hard to believe it's in the tranny itself.
I have about 135000MI
It is 2005. Shifter module makes more since than the tranny, i know!
What should i do since i don't want to leave the car with these guys.
If i bring it to a different mechanic what should i tell him it is?
There is an extended warranty on power train .
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Bonsall CA
PM me with your phone number if you want. I am willing to call both the service mgr who dealt with my shifter mod a month ago for you, and an independent.
But, going back and forth on this will burn too much time. I know it's more expensive to call from Can. to US, and I have a calling card.
But, I'll have to write down the details. If it's an 05, it probably is out of the 5yr powertrain warr.
08crm seem to know more about this, so I would ask him more detail.
I hate to see you have to spend $2000. Is it an automatic, or a manual shift?
But, going back and forth on this will burn too much time. I know it's more expensive to call from Can. to US, and I have a calling card.
But, I'll have to write down the details. If it's an 05, it probably is out of the 5yr powertrain warr.
08crm seem to know more about this, so I would ask him more detail.
I hate to see you have to spend $2000. Is it an automatic, or a manual shift?
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 57,408
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From: queensbury ny
2005 Corvette only had a 3yr/36000 mile warranty,no 5 year.There was a recall or TSB a while back for column lock problems which a GM/CHEVY dealer should have in the computer. You may want to check your battery too.If it's the original one,get a new one.They are only good for 3-4 years tops! You should also have the Chevy dealer check to see if your computer was reflashed for the DEAD BATTERY SYNDROME that 2005 manual tranny corvette's had.
Team Owner
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From: San Clemente CA
and, that's with labor. Mod? They're really full of it. the shift module is a one piece unit, the part must cost less than $600 US since labor was included.
In future, you might want to use mlles on the car, because everyone in US will think you put 20k mi., which you really only have about 13k.
More info would be nice. Like what year.
Perhaps most important of all, the shift module, which I believe controls
"they noticed the clip from the reverse is not hitting the off switch", I could be wrong, but I think that would be in the gear box module I'm talking about, not the tranny.
Is the original 5yr/100k drivetrain warranty good up in Canada, I don't know why it wouldn't be.
Give me a call if you want, 847-421-2251. Either it is covered under the 5yr, unless it is too old, or it is the shifter module. Hard to believe it's in the tranny itself.
In future, you might want to use mlles on the car, because everyone in US will think you put 20k mi., which you really only have about 13k.
More info would be nice. Like what year.
Perhaps most important of all, the shift module, which I believe controls
"they noticed the clip from the reverse is not hitting the off switch", I could be wrong, but I think that would be in the gear box module I'm talking about, not the tranny.
Is the original 5yr/100k drivetrain warranty good up in Canada, I don't know why it wouldn't be.
Give me a call if you want, 847-421-2251. Either it is covered under the 5yr, unless it is too old, or it is the shifter module. Hard to believe it's in the tranny itself.
Hey guys i am new to this forum and to Corvettes.
I bought my C6 two weeks ago from a dealer, with 192000km
The car looks like it has been taking care of and is very clean.
I have a major issue and i was hoping someone could help me out with some answers.
A few days ago as i was shutting the car off. The display shows shift to reverse ( as always does ) which we all know it turns the ACC off.
Well this time it didn't. The car ACC stayed on and the display showed shift to reverse.
A few minutes later i tried turning the car back on, and the car had a service column lock. Now the car doesn't start and doesn't shut off.
I towed the car to Royfoss and they managed to fix the computer.
It needed to be reprogrammed which cost me around $200. Since the computer erased everything from history to any little commands.
I just got a call from Royfoss and after they had the chance to open the tranny they noticed the clip from the reverse is not hitting the off switch.
Anyone know what i should do?
Any help is good.
Thank you
I bought my C6 two weeks ago from a dealer, with 192000km
The car looks like it has been taking care of and is very clean.
I have a major issue and i was hoping someone could help me out with some answers.
A few days ago as i was shutting the car off. The display shows shift to reverse ( as always does ) which we all know it turns the ACC off.
Well this time it didn't. The car ACC stayed on and the display showed shift to reverse.
A few minutes later i tried turning the car back on, and the car had a service column lock. Now the car doesn't start and doesn't shut off.
I towed the car to Royfoss and they managed to fix the computer.
It needed to be reprogrammed which cost me around $200. Since the computer erased everything from history to any little commands.
I just got a call from Royfoss and after they had the chance to open the tranny they noticed the clip from the reverse is not hitting the off switch.
Anyone know what i should do?
Any help is good.
Thank you
Some of your problems sound like a bad battery. A low battery will cause the steering wheel lock message. I would make sure it is good before spending a lot of money on other questionable repairs. If there is any question about the battery I would replace it. These Corvette's are hard on them.
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Drifting
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From: Bonsall CA
Does this guy have an auto or manual?
"Shifting to reverse shuts the car down,not the ACC.You have to make sure when you push the button to turn it off that it's not in ACC MODE.If it is,you push the button again for OFF.The COLUMN LOCK has a fix which the dealer should know about from GM.If it's not a RECALL,it's at least a TSB.You can also buy a COLUMN LOCK BYPASS kit I believe for the c6.You must always shift your 05 to reverse when you shut off the motor or you will kill the battery."
Does this sound like it would be in the tranny problem? Hard to beleive.
Thread Starter
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5
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From: Toronto Ont
Guys sorry about that.
2005 with 135000Mi
Manual tranny.
Battery brand new!
It has been two weeks since i have owned this car, and my oil pressure gauge is peaked to the limit and showing 900KPA instead of 300KPA.
I read a few of the post which seems like a common problem with these cars.
Now its the column which i know a battery can cause.
The car didn't start so i had to tow it to the dealer.
I just got off the phone with a different corvette dealer and he mentioned its an external sensor which is causing the problem.???
2005 with 135000Mi
Manual tranny.
Battery brand new!
It has been two weeks since i have owned this car, and my oil pressure gauge is peaked to the limit and showing 900KPA instead of 300KPA.
I read a few of the post which seems like a common problem with these cars.
Now its the column which i know a battery can cause.
The car didn't start so i had to tow it to the dealer.
I just got off the phone with a different corvette dealer and he mentioned its an external sensor which is causing the problem.???
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,761
Likes: 28
From: ontario Ontario
Guys sorry about that.
2005 with 135000Mi
Manual tranny.
Battery brand new!
It has been two weeks since i have owned this car, and my oil pressure gauge is peaked to the limit and showing 900KPA instead of 300KPA.
I read a few of the post which seems like a common problem with these cars.
Now its the column which i know a battery can cause.
The car didn't start so i had to tow it to the dealer.
I just got off the phone with a different corvette dealer and he mentioned its an external sensor which is causing the problem.???
2005 with 135000Mi
Manual tranny.
Battery brand new!
It has been two weeks since i have owned this car, and my oil pressure gauge is peaked to the limit and showing 900KPA instead of 300KPA.
I read a few of the post which seems like a common problem with these cars.
Now its the column which i know a battery can cause.
The car didn't start so i had to tow it to the dealer.
I just got off the phone with a different corvette dealer and he mentioned its an external sensor which is causing the problem.???
