Column Lock Recall
 

I would like to get the CLB for my 04 Z06 but after reading installation
instructions am a little scared of removing the panels where it says sounds
like breaking when removing as they say that is the hardest part.
"C5" > wrote in message
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> Gerd Henjes > wrote in message
> .. .
> > Folks, if you have a 6-speed, get a column lock bypass. I did one on my
> '97
> > and within a week of getting my '04 Z-06.
> >
> > It also cures the problem on the automatic without a dealer visit.
> >
> > Consider what they may screw or scrape up and if your time isn't worth
> > something.
> >
> > Forget about the recall nosense.
> >
> > Gerd
>
> Fine, but what is it, can the dealer install it, and if not, who does?
> >
> >
> >
>
>

In article >,
"C5Guy" > wrote:

> Can someone please post the recall notice information. I am in the UK and I
> have not got one and I don't know if I will.
>
> Many thanks

The following is a partial of the notice


Product Safety - Electronic Column Lock System #04006A - (Jul 26, 2004)
04006A -- Electronic Column Lock System
1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette Equipped with a Manual Transmission

1997-2000 Chevrolet Corvette Equipped with an Automatic Transmission

2001-2004 Chevrolet Corvette Equipped with an Automatic Transmission -
European Export Only

THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND REPLACES BULLETIN 04006, ISSUED APRIL 2004.
ADDITIONAL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE POPULATION. THIS BULLETIN
DOES NOT INCLUDE A SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR 1997 MANUALS AND EXPORT
AUTOMATICS, OR 1998 MANUALS AND EXPORT AUTOMATICS BUILT THROUGH 5/25/98.
THE BULLETIN WILL BE REVISED WHEN PARTS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE.

ALL COPIES OF BULLETIN 04006 SHOULD BE DESTROYED.

Condition
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor
vehicle safety, exists in certain 1997-2004 model year Chevrolet
Corvette vehicles. When you remove the ignition key, the electronic
column lock (ECL) system prevents turning of the steering wheel. When
the vehicle is started, it unlocks the steering. Two conditions can
prevent steering while the vehicle is moving:

The vehicle is designed so that if the column fails to unlock when the
vehicle is started, the fuel supply will be shut off if the driver tries
to move the vehicle. If voltage at the powertrain control module is low
or interrupted, however, the fuel shut off may not occur and the vehicle
can be accelerated while the steering is locked.
During quick cranks, the ECL lock pin may not withdraw fully and, in
vehicles where there is abnormally low clearance to the lock plate,
there may be contact between the pin and lock plate. This can cause a
noise or ratcheting when the steering wheel is turned, or if there is
insufficient clearance, the steering wheel cannot be turned.
If one of these conditions occurs, a crash could occur without warning.

Correction
Dealers are to remove the column lock plate on U.S. and Canadian
vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. After the service
correction, the steering column will no longer lock when the key is
removed.

On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, and export vehicles
equipped with an automatic transmission, dealers are to 1) reprogram the
PCM, and 2) verify there is adequate lock plate clearance and, if
necessary, replace the lock plate. After the service correction, the
steering column will continue to lock when the key is removed.

Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 1997-2004 model year Chevrolet Corvettes equipped
with a manual transmission

C5 wrote:


> There is supposed to be a "bypass" available aftermarket for the manual
> transmissions. Anybody have one in? Can the dealer install it? Does it
> void warranty coverage? My new C5 has about 800 miles on it, and no
> problem so far, but I understand that the problem was NEVER fixed by GM on
> ANY C5s, including the ones built in the last month of production. Is that
> accurate information?
>

A warranty claim can only legally be denied if a modification to your
car caused the problem that you want fixed under warranty.
I installed the bypass in less than a half hour using the simple
instructions that came with it. The C5's with manual transmissions are
not actually fixed in the recall- they just set up the computer so the
engine won't run if the column locks up. Get the bypass.

http://tinyurl.com/59hva

Stephen Rabinowitz

> I would like to get the CLB for my 04 Z06 but after reading installation
> instructions am a little scared of removing the panels where it says sounds
> like breaking when removing as they say that is the hardest part.

There is nothing hard about it. If you are capable of following simple
instructions you can easily do it in less than 30 minutes.

Why can't some people read plain english? Gerd

"Jon" > wrote in message
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>
>
> C5 wrote:
>
>
> > There is supposed to be a "bypass" available aftermarket for the manual
> > transmissions. Anybody have one in? Can the dealer install it? Does
it
> > void warranty coverage? My new C5 has about 800 miles on it, and no
> > problem so far, but I understand that the problem was NEVER fixed by GM
on
> > ANY C5s, including the ones built in the last month of production. Is
that
> > accurate information?
> >
>
> A warranty claim can only legally be denied if a modification to your
> car caused the problem that you want fixed under warranty.
> I installed the bypass in less than a half hour using the simple
> instructions that came with it. The C5's with manual transmissions are
> not actually fixed in the recall- they just set up the computer so the
> engine won't run if the column locks up. Get the bypass.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/59hva
>