Question about steering column lock

[Hotrodron]

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the steering lock recall on C5's. When I bought my car
I didn't know about the recall, so I was unaware if it had the factory fix.Doing some research I came across a company called( complianceparts.com ) and they offer an easy to install part called the LMC5 and, a how to video on YouTube. I purchased one to keep in the glove box in case it does lockup,but I was wondering if I should just install it as a preventative measure?Any thoughts?

 

[RockyPM]

The lock issue is on both the C5 and C6 early model cars. I have experienced it on my 2005 C6. There are a few different modules on the market that plug in and bypass the computer so the steering wheel does not lock. This, in my opinion is the best way because if the column locks up you may have to take the car in to have GM take the column apart to repair. I bought my unit from West Coast Corvette. I had one form the southern states but it failed after 3 years so have this new one installed. good luck and drive on!

 

[Hotrodron]

Thanks for the reply RockyPM,I think I will put it in.I was always under the notion of, if its not broken don't fix it.But I don't think that would be wise in this case.....

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Ron, the column lock on my C5 was eliminated through the computer. It was done by one of our forum sponsors and I have never had any issues with it. Touch wood.

Might be worth asking around your area if there is a tuner that could do that for you. I also had the auto on headlights shut off at the same time. Saves wear and tear on the motors/gear assembly in the headlights.

Good luck with yours.

 

[Hotrodron]

Thanks Murray, I didn't know you could just tune it out.I think I'd rather go that route, rather than playing around with the BCM.

 

[Z16Jim]

You should be able to take your VIN into a dealership and see if it was fixed under warranty.

 

[Hotrodron]

Good idea Z16Jim, I'll do that, thanks

 

[Corvette GT1]

I did the LMC5 bypass, cheap and easy!

 

[Howard Purchase]

I installed the LMC5 bypass shortly after getting my car in 2015 and it has worked perfectly since. However, if I had known it could be turned off via the computer, I would have done that instead. LMC5 is a pretty easy job, but the computer method would be easier and safer for sure. Good luck.

 

[HANNOR]

I had mine done this summer at the dealer. They will do it under warranty.

 

[danlam311]

I installed the lmc5 few month ago, i did the regular connection and still had the pull key message, so i did the Brown wire connection and every thing is working well. You shoult go right away with the Brown wire connection.

 

[hemicat]

What is the issue here? The steering wheel won't lock?

I installed the lmc5 few month ago, i did the regular connection and still had the pull key message, so i did the Brown wire connection and every thing is working well. You shoult go right away with the Brown wire connection.

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Think the issue is that it can lock and not release.

 

[Hotrodron]

I installed the lmc5 few month ago, i did the regular connection and still had the pull key message, so i did the Brown wire connection and every thing is working well. You shoult go right away with the Brown wire connection.

What is the brown wire connection? I’ve never heard about that fix.I haven’t installed the lmc5 yet,so I’d like to look into it.

 

[danlam311]

read the ( optional lmc5 modification procedure ) from this document.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forum...5-page-204222015-2015_04_23-02_38_30-utc-.pdf

 

[Hotrodron]

read the ( optional lmc5 modification procedure ) from this document.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forum...5-page-204222015-2015_04_23-02_38_30-utc-.pdf

Thank you,appreciate it

 

[Z16Jim]

My neighbour has an 01 Zo6 last summer he was in Montreal in an underground parking garage when his column locked up. It took a couple of day to get parts to do bypass. Very inconvenient it can happen at any random moment.
C5 C6 Corvette 1997-2005 Column Lock Bypass Kit | Corvette Mods

 

[Rruuff Day]

My neighbour has an 01 Zo6 last summer he was in Montreal in an underground parking garage when his column locked up. It took a couple of day to get parts to do bypass. Very inconvenient it can happen at any random moment.
C5 C6 Corvette 1997-2005 Column Lock Bypass Kit | Corvette Mods

hmmmmm..... Makes for an argument to stay on straight roads until it's fixed....

 

[12cents]

hmmmmm..... Makes for an argument to stay on straight roads until it's fixed....

But... what about the potholes so that you don't end up with no and then . But I have to agree, I would be worried about it happening at the wrong time.

 

[Hotrodron]

Finally installed the LMC5 module today .I watched the sellers YouTube video first and, it made the installation much easier.I didn't do the brown wire connection though but, I disconnected the lock relay which is located above the computer so the steering wheel lock won't engage. Also pulled fuse #23 in the footwell fuse panel before disconnecting the battery with the key on to stop the lock from engaging.Then reinstalled the fuse before installing the LMC5.