Steering Lock While Driving
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Steering Lock While Driving
Twice in 2 years my steering locked while driving, the 2nd time almost caused a wreck. My dealer thinks it's the electric lock due to low battery voltage I have to take it in for a diagnostic check, anyone have a history with this?
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The 2005 model year was the only C6 that had a steering column lock.
So.....if you have a 2008, it's not a malfunction of the steering column lock because there isn't one!!
I have no idea what your problem might be.
Although it could be very dangerous, I'm sure it's going to be a very difficult thing to determine if it only happens once a year.
Bob
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Electric Steering Lock
The dealer said I have an electric column lock
QUOTE=BEZ06;1572722386]I looked in your profile and it says there that you have a 2008.
The 2005 model year was the only C6 that had a steering column lock.
So.....if you have a 2008, it's not a malfunction of the steering column lock because there isn't one!!
I have no idea what your problem might be.
Although it could be very dangerous, I'm sure it's going to be a very difficult thing to determine if it only happens once a year.
Bob[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=BEZ06;1572722386]I looked in your profile and it says there that you have a 2008.
The 2005 model year was the only C6 that had a steering column lock.
So.....if you have a 2008, it's not a malfunction of the steering column lock because there isn't one!!
I have no idea what your problem might be.
Although it could be very dangerous, I'm sure it's going to be a very difficult thing to determine if it only happens once a year.
Bob
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Uh Oh!!!
Unless you have a 2005, it's time to go to a different dealer who has a tech that actually knows about the C6 Corvette!!!!
BTW, do a search and you'll find several threads with info about the column lock - here's one:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-question.html
The Forum KNOWS!!! Trust the Forum!!
Bob
Unless you have a 2005, it's time to go to a different dealer who has a tech that actually knows about the C6 Corvette!!!!
BTW, do a search and you'll find several threads with info about the column lock - here's one:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-question.html
The Forum KNOWS!!! Trust the Forum!!
Bob
Last edited by BEZ06; Jan 11, 2010 at 09:07 PM. Reason: Added BTW
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I looked in your profile and it says there that you have a 2008.
The 2005 model year was the only C6 that had a steering column lock.
So.....if you have a 2008, it's not a malfunction of the steering column lock because there isn't one!!
I have no idea what your problem might be.
Although it could be very dangerous, I'm sure it's going to be a very difficult thing to determine if it only happens once a year.
Bob
The 2005 model year was the only C6 that had a steering column lock.
So.....if you have a 2008, it's not a malfunction of the steering column lock because there isn't one!!
I have no idea what your problem might be.
Although it could be very dangerous, I'm sure it's going to be a very difficult thing to determine if it only happens once a year.
Bob
It is not a "column lock" issue as you don't have a locking column.I would find the most reputable dealer within 100 miles with a GM Certified Corvette Technician and have him diagnose the possible cause(s)...Hope this helps.
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Thanks
Feels like the power steering shut down for just a couple seconds engine is ok I did read all the recall stuff thanks....
Uh Oh!!!
Unless you have a 2005, it's time to go to a different dealer who has a tech that actually knows about the C6 Corvette!!!!
BTW, do a search and you'll find several threads with info about the column lock - here's one:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-question.html
The Forum KNOWS!!! Trust the Forum!!
Bob
Unless you have a 2005, it's time to go to a different dealer who has a tech that actually knows about the C6 Corvette!!!!
BTW, do a search and you'll find several threads with info about the column lock - here's one:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-question.html
The Forum KNOWS!!! Trust the Forum!!
Bob
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Find another dealer.
Did Active Handling intervene and lock up one front wheel? Usually this action is accompanied by a service message in the DIC.
Just speculating, I've never heard of this either.
Good Luck and please let us know how this is resolved.
Did Active Handling intervene and lock up one front wheel? Usually this action is accompanied by a service message in the DIC.
Just speculating, I've never heard of this either.
Good Luck and please let us know how this is resolved.
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