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Race Director
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From: Wayne Township WI
Are you aware there's a product called "Column Lock Eliminator"?
In nearly every case this fails it leaves owner stranded, at least yours is still operational.
Guessing several forum vendors sell CLE, not difficult or expensive.
Installation, especially if a DIY, isn't too hard either.
CL was exclusive to '05 C6 requiring leaving car in reverse when parked.
CL was eliminated in subsequent years.
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In nearly every case this fails it leaves owner stranded, at least yours is still operational.
Guessing several forum vendors sell CLE, not difficult or expensive.
Installation, especially if a DIY, isn't too hard either.
CL was exclusive to '05 C6 requiring leaving car in reverse when parked.
CL was eliminated in subsequent years.
.
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Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Livorno Italy
Anyone knows the parts numbers and vendor to fix the Column Lock Issue.
Are you aware there's a product called "Column Lock Eliminator"?
In nearly every case this fails it leaves owner stranded, at least yours is still operational.
Guessing several forum vendors sell CLE, not difficult or expensive.
Installation, especially if a DIY, isn't too hard either.
CL was exclusive to '05 C6 requiring leaving car in reverse when parked.
CL was eliminated in subsequent years.
.
In nearly every case this fails it leaves owner stranded, at least yours is still operational.
Guessing several forum vendors sell CLE, not difficult or expensive.
Installation, especially if a DIY, isn't too hard either.
CL was exclusive to '05 C6 requiring leaving car in reverse when parked.
CL was eliminated in subsequent years.
.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Austin TX
Here are the part numbers for the column lock --
C6 Corvette Steering Column Lock Module OEM 15915003 10387604
Trust us when we say get the eliminator\by pass. Easier to install and cheaper part.
C6 Corvette Steering Column Lock Module OEM 15915003 10387604
Trust us when we say get the eliminator\by pass. Easier to install and cheaper part.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2010
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Do a search.
Eliminator/bypass is a good idea!
However, even if an eliminator/bypass is installed, you could still get the Service Column Lock msg. Underlying problem is the OEM Steering Column Lock Module is dying.
It is not any harder to change the Module than the Eliminator, they are in the same vicinity, getting to it require the same disassembly.
If you get that deep, better do both the Eliminator and a new OEM Steering Column Lock Module.
Eliminator/bypass is a good idea!
However, even if an eliminator/bypass is installed, you could still get the Service Column Lock msg. Underlying problem is the OEM Steering Column Lock Module is dying.
It is not any harder to change the Module than the Eliminator, they are in the same vicinity, getting to it require the same disassembly.
If you get that deep, better do both the Eliminator and a new OEM Steering Column Lock Module.
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From: Livorno Italy
Two Eliminators in 90 days. Talk to GM Europe and they are not going to do a recall; however the engineer department is working on a new column lock for the third time, that is why the Parts number get discontinue and they come with new par number. Thank you Schizcat. They give same PN of the lates fail but in sold out. THANK YOU for your reply.
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From: Livorno Italy
Do a search.
Eliminator/bypass is a good idea!
However, even if an eliminator/bypass is installed, you could still get the Service Column Lock msg. Underlying problem is the OEM Steering Column Lock Module is dying.
It is not any harder to change the Module than the Eliminator, they are in the same vicinity, getting to it require the same disassembly.
If you get that deep, better do both the Eliminator and a new OEM Steering Column Lock Module.
Eliminator/bypass is a good idea!
However, even if an eliminator/bypass is installed, you could still get the Service Column Lock msg. Underlying problem is the OEM Steering Column Lock Module is dying.
It is not any harder to change the Module than the Eliminator, they are in the same vicinity, getting to it require the same disassembly.
If you get that deep, better do both the Eliminator and a new OEM Steering Column Lock Module.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2010
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Two Eliminators in 90 days. Talk to GM Europe and they are not going to do a recall; however the engineer department is working on a new column lock for the third time, that is why the Parts number get discontinue and they come with new par number. Thank you Schizcat. They give same PN of the lates fail but in sold out. THANK YOU for your reply.
Existing Column Lock Module has been using on all C6, from the base all the way to the mighty ZR1, as well as certain Cadillac module since 2005! Other than 2005 in particular to the manual transmission having the additional physical column lock mechanism, they all share the common Column Lock Module as an antitheft deterrent.
Since so many module share this one part, there will at time, this particular part will be out of stock due to demand, and after a few years, this part as will many OEM part in this model lineup, will no longer be supported by GM, it is a good idea to have an extra as a back up!!
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: San Jose Ca
I just went through this issue. Installed the bypass and didn't fix it. Took Danos advice and reflowed the solder on the major pins of the column lock module board and that fixed it. If you can't get the module its worth a try. FWIW I did find that box on an ebay search from a couple of GM parts houses for about 150. I figured I didn't have anything to lose by trying to fix the module.
Drifting
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From: Brick NJ
I just went through this issue. Installed the bypass and didn't fix it. Took Danos advice and reflowed the solder on the major pins of the column lock module board and that fixed it. If you can't get the module its worth a try. FWIW I did find that box on an ebay search from a couple of GM parts houses for about 150. I figured I didn't have anything to lose by trying to fix the module.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Lafayette IN
Here's what I learned on my '05 a few years ago: There are two components that are affected: The column lock itself and the control module attached to the column lock. The bypass plugs into the control module, essentially "faking" the module into thinking that column lock is attached, when in fact you disconnect it during installation of the bypass/eliminator. If the control module goes bad, you will get the error (and not start situation) even if you have the eliminator installed. I went through two bypasses, thinking they were bad, until I had the dealer fix it (luckily under warranty at the time). When they replaced the column lock, it didn't fix the problem, but after replacing the module, I haven't had a problem since. Sounds like your control module is bad and using the bypass will not fix it. Once you remove the gauges, the module should be easy to get to.