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Old 07-03-2012, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by VetteTico
I just placed my order too.
thank you as well

these are selling fast

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I just ordered it as well...will it work if the lock breaks first or do you have to do this prior to the lock breaking?
Old 07-03-2012, 03:16 PM
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Good work fellas, watch the used prices of 2005's sky rocket anytime soon!

No probs with my lock mech, it gets daily use but I will order one soon anyway.
Old 07-03-2012, 03:21 PM
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I've been strugling with mine pretty much every day for over a year. In Florida with the heat,,, I can pretty much expect a problem every afternoon. The good news is I always get it started but what a PITA!

I just ordered,,,, thank you!
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Originally Posted by gqllc007
i just ordered it as well...will it work if the lock breaks first or do you have to do this prior to the lock breaking?
Originally Posted by legal alien
good work fellas, watch the used prices of 2005's sky rocket anytime soon!

No probs with my lock mech, it gets daily use but i will order one soon anyway.
the best time to buy the product is before you have problems with your column lock. Mine had no probs and now it never will. Dont wait till it locks up and you have to have the car towed somewhere.

It will correct the problem if you are allready having column lock troubles.

Hell for $89.95 its cheap insurance against alot of headaches or a cheap permanent fix to your column lock problems.
Old 07-03-2012, 10:32 PM
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Finally, the - will my car start today without the "service column lock" message brain plague may now be a thing of the past !!
Old 07-04-2012, 01:32 PM
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Just placed my order. Thank you for providing a simple solution to this issue!


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Just a reminder guys. The '05' with A4 does not have a column lock.
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Originally Posted by Gman in NC
Just a reminder guys. The '05' with A4 does not have a column lock.
I wonder why the op says it's compatible with the auto?
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Originally Posted by Gman in NC
Just a reminder guys. The '05' with A4 does not have a column lock.
Without sounding like a fool, what is the A4 option? I looked at my build sheet and I thought I had every option but the selective ride control which didn't come with the Z51 package I have. Also, never heard of a column lock problem (actually don't know what the column lock is). Sorry, searched but a 100+ pages came up and nothing said A4. Thanks.
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I just placed my order. Assuming this will work without other problems it should save me $700. Iv been dealing with this problem for a long time now. Normally unplugging and replugging the battery will make the car start. Though due to the heat the other day that did not even work and i almost towed my car. Even after re flashing my ECU 2 years ago my car still has DBS once a month or so. Any ideas if the column lock not working properly was contributing to that problem. Or is my ECU still to blame?
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Originally Posted by RickMG
Without sounding like a fool, what is the A4 option? I looked at my build sheet and I thought I had every option but the selective ride control which didn't come with the Z51 package I have. Also, never heard of a column lock problem (actually don't know what the column lock is). Sorry, searched but a 100+ pages came up and nothing said A4. Thanks.
A4 is the automatic trans. If you have that you have the 'Park' lock on the shifter and the column lock is not needed.
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Originally Posted by Gman in NC
A4 is the automatic trans. If you have that you have the 'Park' lock on the shifter and the column lock is not needed.
Thank you Gman, I have an automatic.
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Just sent my order in. Hope it arrives before our four day club run next Thursday.

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Originally Posted by RICH 28
I wonder why the op says it's compatible with the auto?

because the op had a tard moment and forgot the autos dont have this

Originally Posted by Gman in NC
A4 is the automatic trans. If you have that you have the 'Park' lock on the shifter and the column lock is not needed.
that is correct
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Thanks for clarifying, I'm glad I don't need one since I have the A4.
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Originally Posted by RICH 28
Thanks for clarifying, I'm glad I don't need one since I have the A4.
I have the dreaded steering column lock issue. Glad you have the A4 and don't have the problem, sorry you have the A4 and are only getting half the Corvette experience!

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Originally Posted by Stew24
I have the dreaded steering column lock issue. Glad you have the A4 and don't have the problem, sorry you have the A4 and are only getting half the Corvette experience!
You are so right on that one. I drove stick shifts most of my life but some reason I wanted to change. Don't know why I bought mine with the A4. It's still fun to drive, but next time I will go back to driving a standard.
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Originally Posted by Stew24
I have the dreaded steering column lock issue. Glad you have the A4 and don't have the problem, sorry you have the A4 and are only getting half the Corvette experience!
i hate driving my manual sometimes in houston traffic, but the other 90% of the time its the only way to drive a vette.
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Somewhat disappointed with COH. Called my order in early Tuesday morning and was told it was going out that day via priority mail, which would get here by Saturday 7/7.
I just called to check and they never shipped it. Its going out today UPS ground to Florida, now I cant install it till next weekend !


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