70454

I just went to grab my registration from my locked center console, turned the key and found that the console lid was stuck. I assumed I had turned the key the wrong way (locking instead of unlocking) and the lid was still stuck. I noticed that the "hook" part of the locking mechanism (part which locks the lid down) was stuck in the locked position, no matter where the key was turned. Once I got the lid lifted, I noticed very little play in the mechanism. Could it be that the lock rod became unattached? Is there any hardware which attaches the lock rod to the lock cylinder or lock "hook"? (Parts listing link below) Should I attempt to make this repair or just take it to the dealer? I have an extended warranty on my 05 but the damn deductible would be $100. Thanks in advance.

Matt

http://www.gmpartshouseusa.com/partl...layCatalogid=0

keyplyr

Dunno, but here's a boost back to the top

70454

Thanks for the ttt

S2K

Hold on a minute. The center console is supposed to have a lock? I have an '05 and there is no lock for the center console......Does that only come with certain trim (which would be quite ridiculous). I've had the car for 5-years, so this is a bit shocking!

07MontyRed

The lock was deleted from 2006 onward, so I guess it is possible some late 2005s did not include it either ... Talon will probably chime in with the definitive answer.

To the OP ... no sympathy from those of us with no lock

In all seriousness, since I do not have a lock, I have never looked at one. Good luck!

S2K

I would not call mine a late '05, although it was a bit later since it is a convertible. I ordered it in October 2004 although I think with the delays it was actually built in January 2005.

RICH 28

Mine was built in March 05 and it has a lock on the center console, which is broken as well.

Harry2

My previous 2006 built in early May of 2006 had the console lock, my 2008 built on 10.02.2007 did not. Now we know one of the reasons why it was eliminated!

keyplyr

Well I really like my '05 console w/ lock and never had an issue. If it did not have a lock I would be very annoyed.

CH-Z51

Interesting! My 05 I does not have a center console lock, I didn't know there even was such a thing.

Pictures please.

S2K

Well, clearly I want my money back. GM has screwed me now for 5-years. I smell a class action....

vettedoogie

Neener, neener, neener...I have one and it works perfectly! It looks just like the lock on your glove compartment.

S2K

Lock on the glove compartment? What the hell!

LS WON

My 2005 was born in Dec. 2004 and it does have a lock in the center console. No problems.

S2K

This is a real mystery. Anyone have any GM contacts that can solve this seemingly random installation of the lock?

LS WON

I thought they all had them.

Harry2

When I had my 2006 with the console lock, I never used the lock feature, and I suspect very few owners did. My Vette was always locked, and if somehow they broke in to it, a "locked" console would not have have stopped them from breaking it open and causing even more damage.

With that said, correct me if I am wrong, but did not the 2005/6 have a separate emergency key with the fob, I know my 2008 has the key enclosed in the fob. This would have made it more difficult to pull it out of the fob and lock/unlock the console, maybe this is why the console lock was finally eliminated.
Maybe Talon/Paul can provide the real answer.

vettedoogie

While I have both console and glovebox locks that use the same key as the trunk, I have seldom used them.

70454

My 2005 with the now broken lock was built in the Spring of 2005 (I can't think of the exact build date right now). I use(d) the center console lock when parking the Vert with the top down. I keep registration/insurance cards, EzPass, and such in there.

Harry2

Does your 2005 have a separate emergency key outside of the fob?
For my 2008 the "key" is enclosed in the fob.