Will theC6 ave colum lock problems?
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Re: Will theC6 ave column lock problems? (SEA6)
ANswering the title question, Probably.
The hints are, they have not fixed the issue on the C5, in spite of all the unhappiness and complaints of the customers.
The A4 continues without the lock, meaning that they still feel they have an issue. :mad
In a work, no!
[Modified by wwashing, 7:50 AM 5/24/2004]
The hints are, they have not fixed the issue on the C5, in spite of all the unhappiness and complaints of the customers.
The A4 continues without the lock, meaning that they still feel they have an issue. :mad
In a work, no!
[Modified by wwashing, 7:50 AM 5/24/2004]
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Re: Will theC6 ave column lock problems? (wwashing)
It is sad that GM has paid enough attention to this forum to actually look at a replacement front plate setup for the C6, but they cannot get a engineering team together to fix a problem that plaques ALL C5 MODEL years and the aftermarket actually came up with a bypass for. GM has the ability to become a good auto maker, but they refuse too......Very strange. It is all in the percentages, guys, and the CL just doesn't fault in enough C5s, I guess....
I hope it is gone on the C6.
Todd
I hope it is gone on the C6.
Todd
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Re: Will theC6 ave column lock problems? (BLK 98WS6)
It is sad that GM has paid enough attention to this forum to actually look at a replacement front plate setup for the C6, but they cannot get a engineering team together to fix a problem that plaques ALL C5 MODEL years and the aftermarket actually came up with a bypass for. GM has the ability to become a good auto maker, but they refuse too......Very strange. It is all in the percentages, guys, and the CL just doesn't fault in enough C5s, I guess....
GM uses a column lock bypass on the A4 'Vettes. They have to keep in on the M6 'Vettes because they have to have some form of theft protection. On the A4, this protection is provided by the transmissions lockout. But a manual can be shifted even without a key.
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Re: Will theC6 ave column lock problems? (Scissors)
I'll assume that you tried to research before speaking and simply didn't find anything.
GM uses a column lock bypass on the A4 'Vettes. They have to keep in on the M6 'Vettes because they have to have some form of theft protection. On the A4, this protection is provided by the transmissions lockout. But a manual can be shifted even without a key.
GM uses a column lock bypass on the A4 'Vettes. They have to keep in on the M6 'Vettes because they have to have some form of theft protection. On the A4, this protection is provided by the transmissions lockout. But a manual can be shifted even without a key.
lock PROBLEM. I guess what I was wondering is since the C6 redesigned
did GM also redesign the column lock design. It would be hard to believe
they wouldn't, but there track record in such matters isn't real good.
I had a 2001 A4 Vert and the column lock was NOT INSTALLED not just
bypassed.......
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Re: Will theC6 ave column lock problems? (Scissors)
I'll assume that you tried to research before speaking and simply didn't find anything.
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Re: Will theC6 ave column lock problems? (SEA6)
The question was NOT will it have a column lock, BUT will it have a column lock PROBLEM.
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Re: Will theC6 ave column lock problems? (BLK 98WS6)
Well, after several years on this board, I have never seen GM address the CL issue on the 6 speed cars(other than a recall to have a shut down circuit installed for the fuel pump if the CL is locked).
Even more interesting is the fact they did not FIX it on the A4 cars, but simply eliminated it.
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Re: Will theC6 ave column lock problems? (Scissors)
They addressed it a long time ago. All of the C5s within a certain range were recalled by GM for a replacement column lock. Of course, it still didn't work in all of the fixed cars, but it did take care of most of them.
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Re: Will theC6 ave column lock problems? (SEA6)
is general motors still general motors? i remember my 1984 trans am with the high performance chevrolet motor . the block cracked at 3400 miles. it had 4 wheel disc brakes that wouldnt self adjust and i had to bring it to my mechanic and have him adjust them ever 1500 miles or the car wouldnt stop. and what about the flywheel with cracked teeth that stopped my car from starting every so often. took them 30000 miles to find that. and then my 2000 vette with a locked column that prevented the car from being turned out of my driveway! come on. how many years did it take for GM to issue a recall? 6??????? hee hee . wonder whats new waiting down the pike. but damn i love my vette so much when i hit the gas i am sure a c6 is not far away.... 
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Re: Will theC6 ave column lock problems? (SEA6)
If the C6 doesn't cure once and for good all of the C5's nagging problems shame on them.
Of course that will just give folks the ammo they need to continue to say the C6 is really just a C5.5.
Did we get a C6 or a C5.5?
Tom
[Modified by AFVETTE, 7:32 AM 5/31/2004]
Of course that will just give folks the ammo they need to continue to say the C6 is really just a C5.5.
Did we get a C6 or a C5.5?
Tom
[Modified by AFVETTE, 7:32 AM 5/31/2004]
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Re: Will theC6 ave column lock problems? (AFVETTE)
Dave Hill specifically stated at CI-V that they have finally gone to another manufacturer for the C6's column lock mechanism.
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Re: Will theC6 ave column lock problems? (Scissors)
Dave Hill specifically stated at CI-V that they have finally gone to another manufacturer for the C6's column lock mechanism.
to worry about....
