Michael A

I had a total failure of the column lock system. I applied power directly to the motor to no avail. I shook the column vigorously. No go. The column lock motor appears to be out of commission.

I am now pulling the steering column apart to disable the entire system.

To anyone who still has their column lock running, don't do what I did, and wait until a total failure. Get the Column Lock Bypass, and get it installed. Also while your CLB is on order, be sure to park the car with the steering wheel perfectly straight ahead. If you don't you won't be able to get the airbag off, because the mounting screws will be blocked by the steering column. That means destruction of parts to get it apart! This is serious stuff, folks.

Michael

DRR

I repeat...If you cleaned the terminals in the lock and the problem did not go away you may have poor connections at the ignition lock cyl or at the key resistor pellet sensing terminals, or corrosion on the grounding wires for the lock cyl or pass key ground. Good luck at the dealer. You may want to suggest they check the areas mentioned above.

Als98C5

Thanks DRR, we'll see what comes out of it. Keep you all posted