Dave-A

Very interesting thread and it now has me concerned as well. I have owned a 2001 for over a year, without any of these problem. I do not know what if anything the previous owner had install regarding the column lock problem. Is there a way to know what I have?

CarriageTownVette

8VETTE7, ordinarily, I would contact one of my local mechanics about it, but I found a YouTube video from Compliance Parts, and I think even *I* might be able to manage this.

Besides, after I told the service writer about the 10-minute video for the install (real time, no splicing), she said they would charge me an hour for the install. I think not.


Just scheduled a dyno (mostly to have that damned fuel cutoff reset) for the 29th of September (earliest available). Just called Compliance and decided to have one overnighted (looks like Friday, otherwise). Spoke with Richard, he was awesome, full of tips and help and information. Starting to love my Vette again, still hating GD GM.

CarriageTownVette

Huh... just got off the phone with the *other* dyno tune shop I had called. He says there's no need to dyno tune it, he can just turn off the anti-theft. Would that be the same as changing the 2MPH limit to 255? Also, I'm getting great gas mileage (24-27) and performance is fine. Do I really need to go the dyno tune route? I have no mods (other than headlights).

CarriageTownVette

Okay. I plan to install the LMC5 (having it overnighted) tomorrow. Garage has removed the recall relay. As far as checking out the battery, I assume that's something a garage could do on the quick (again, I have no meter nor knowledge of how to work one)? As for the CLR, if I can find it, what should I be looking for? Wetness? Corrosion? I know that the floor of the vehicle was NOT wet (pulled up the carpet to verify). I will check the condition of the wiper drain when I install the LMC5. Thanks again for the patience and coaching.

tazor

Just wanted to add another symptom, i have a 2000 a also bought it with the factory recall being done, as the steering wheel doesn't lock, i didn't check to see what or if they used a lmc5. Car runs fine, and no problems, put it on a trickle charger for a couple days as i was out of town. After returning, removed trickle charger and started car, remove key code came up. Thought maybe i pushed the key in too fast. Didn't show up again. Put trickle charger back on and walla after starting it, remove key displayed. Bought the lmc5 installed its all good. mine had the relay also, took it out and all is well. So my guess is that when on a trickle charger the lo voltage input triggered the computer to throw the message. just some fyi

jmxp69

I've had no problems with my column lock (6 spd), but I ordered the LMC5 and unlocker anyway. I'll stick it in the glove box with the tools required to install.

yoymon

after watching that vid on how to install it for 40 $ it seems like a no brainer, no more worries once done ..ever, looks easy enough to do, ordered mine yesterday hoping to get by weekend

RCFC5

I have a 98 with no problems, But I just ordered one for peace of mind, I don't want to get stranded

Tuco

I ordered both the LCM5 and the cags skip.
1st C5 I had any issue with, and it should be all over today.

Dave-A

I have a manual but do not know if this have been addressed by a previous owner.

Sledge Hammer

If your steering wheel is locked when turned off and key is out, it hasn't been addressed.

Franko

CLB installed 14 years ago in my 2000 no problems at all.

CarriageTownVette

Good news: Just checked and wheel does NOT lock (saves one step in the install process). Still waiting for USPS (ooo! Is that a truck I hear?! YES! Yes it was!).

CarriageTownVette

Damn! Just junk mail. Supposedly it'll be here by 3PM.

CarriageTownVette

Thanks. Good to know. Richard told me to check for the column actually locking and referred to that [often overlooked, apparently] portion of the instructions. It was a relief to find that it doesn't lock.

Just checked both drain lines -- both are clear; remarkably so. Made sure everything was lining up, too. Just carrying on with the waiting game (probably should have spend the extra for FedEx, but Next Day is supposed to be here by 3PM).

66dts-v

I tried to rush the job, got a couple wires switched, and Richard saved my ***. I ended up calling him 3 times, then a 4th just to tell him it was all good and to thank him yet again.

I can't say enough about the ease of install and level of personal service I got calling him. He answered the phone and all my stupid questions. No hold time, now wait, just service. And he didn't even make me feel like an idiot.

CarriageTownVette

Installed... took my time, took maybe 20-25 minutes, had the video handy. Hardest part was reconnecting negative battery terminal (man! that is in a LOUSY spot!). Fired up, no codes. Time for a test drive.

Test drive in the books, so far so good. Back at the homestead (just in case) -- time to drop the roof and enjoy the rest of the afternoon. Last day of vacay is tomorrow.

CarriageTownVette

Okay, so after all that I put the roof down in preparation for the long test drive. When I started it up, I got the "pull key, wait 10 seconds" message. I did so while I forced myself not to contemplate suicide. About 15 seconds later, started right up, no issues. I tested by going back and forth in the driveway to make sure it wouldn't crap out. I then drove 74 miles over 2-1/2 hours, but dared not shut it off (even while I had to wait for a draw bridge). Got home, shut it down, restarted, no issues. Thoughts?

camburger

At this point I'd recommend you deal with the vendor for any abnormality...I'm told he is very responsive.

Bob

yoymon

wondering if the battery has a draw on it for some other problem, that is if this error message is still something that would appear with the lmc5 installed and a low battery
ordered my lmc5 Monday..just got shipped today supposed to have by Monday, ive gotten that message about pull key but only when the car has been sitting for a few weeks and maybe battery not full