Steering column lock simulator kit
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I think it's called a CLB (Column Lock By-pass), but I also thought GM had ironed-out this problem in the 2002 model year.
This one bit me. I had a 99 convertible. Got in it after work one evening, fired it up, stuck it in reverse and.... hang-on, the steering's still locked. Glowing malevolantly from the DIC were the words, "Service Column Lock". What it should have said was, "Call Towing Service - You're F*cked".
Because this was subject to a recall, GM fitted the CLB without cost, but wouldn't pay for the recovery, which was nearly 3 times the cost of the fix.
As said earlier, I didn't think this was an issue on post 2002 model year, but I could be wrong. If so, get the work done, as there were a good few instances in the US of the column lock activating while the cars were in motion. Somewhat unfunny.
This one bit me. I had a 99 convertible. Got in it after work one evening, fired it up, stuck it in reverse and.... hang-on, the steering's still locked. Glowing malevolantly from the DIC were the words, "Service Column Lock". What it should have said was, "Call Towing Service - You're F*cked".
Because this was subject to a recall, GM fitted the CLB without cost, but wouldn't pay for the recovery, which was nearly 3 times the cost of the fix.
As said earlier, I didn't think this was an issue on post 2002 model year, but I could be wrong. If so, get the work done, as there were a good few instances in the US of the column lock activating while the cars were in motion. Somewhat unfunny.
Thank you James. If you contact our service department on 0161 872 4711 they should be able to tell you though they will need your full VIN. I can't remember what the total model year range for the column lock, it wouldn't surprise me if it was all of them. Not a big deal, we've done hundreds.
Thanks for all the replys I am almost 100% sure that this problem still applies to 2004 Vettes and again am almost 100% all 2004 Euro Auto Vettes need this recall thanks.
Hi Mitch can you please tell me what you do to correct the problem as I have read on the US forums that the GM recall does not always work as I beleive there is more than one way to cure this problem, as I live in Essex Manchester is a long way thank you.
Hi Mitch can you please tell me what you do to correct the problem as I have read on the US forums that the GM recall does not always work as I beleive there is more than one way to cure this problem, as I live in Essex Manchester is a long way thank you.
Edited by mickcorvette580 on Thursday 15th January 12:09
JimexPL said:
I'm sure Mitch could, but he's probably busyplaying with his new website 'www.thescorpionreturns.com'
I thought that might have been something to do with the Grinnall Scorpion, given Mitch's prediliction for the Ariel Atom!I hope the new Abarth cars are better than the Stilo Abarth Selespeed - quite amusing for about 5 seconds till you realise how utterly appalling that gearbox is. I understand that the Schumacher Limited Edition (yes really!) was the one to have...
Apologies Mick, I've only just spotted your reply. Your best bet is to contact Chris McDonald my Aftersales Director on services@bauer-millett.com and he can take you through the process. It's worth e-mailing him your full VIN as well.
No Grinalls here Mr. Tankard. Given our work ethic we only sell cars we think are worthy of our grandiose name and the 500 Abarth certainly doesn't look shabby at our place. Mega little drive they are.
No Grinalls here Mr. Tankard. Given our work ethic we only sell cars we think are worthy of our grandiose name and the 500 Abarth certainly doesn't look shabby at our place. Mega little drive they are.
Thanks Dee Gee I have followed this problem in Vette magazine Corvette Fever and the US forums and I have seen how bad the GM recall can be, and that is why I was interested if any one had read the Corvette Fever article which now seems to be word for word the instructions given by the people who make the SCB kit I will have to now get round to buying and fitting it thanks.
A word of caution here, Mick.
The relevant GM recall is #04006C of February 2006. Part of that recall includes a new wiring harness but there are two possible harnesses with different part numbers. One is for US manuals and all automatics except export vehicles and the other is for 1998-2000 Canadian & export manuals and export automatics. This would imply that there are wiring differences for Export models (I know not what they are) yet the CLB is designed only for US Corvettes. I'm sure someone over here may have fitted a CLB to a Euro car without problem, but it may be worth checking first.
My opinion on this subject is contained in my article in Vette News and I was happy to put my faith in GM.
The relevant GM recall is #04006C of February 2006. Part of that recall includes a new wiring harness but there are two possible harnesses with different part numbers. One is for US manuals and all automatics except export vehicles and the other is for 1998-2000 Canadian & export manuals and export automatics. This would imply that there are wiring differences for Export models (I know not what they are) yet the CLB is designed only for US Corvettes. I'm sure someone over here may have fitted a CLB to a Euro car without problem, but it may be worth checking first.
My opinion on this subject is contained in my article in Vette News and I was happy to put my faith in GM.
The steering lock problem is essentially an "unlocking" problem rather than a "suddenly locking at speed" problem. The cure varies according to exactly which model of C5 you own. They differ by market (North American or Export) and transmission type (manual or automatic).
There's a description here,
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-tech/1015483-st...
There's a description here,
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-tech/1015483-st...
Edited by 5 USA on Wednesday 11th March 13:46
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