Table of contents- Tools/Supplies needed- Preface - Part1: Removing the Knee Panel - Part2: Bypass Installation - Part3: Reinstalling the Knee Panel - FAQ |
Tools Needed: |
- Flathead screwdriver - Needle Nose Pliars - Torx T-15 tool (included in LS1Howto.com CLB kit Available Here) |
Parts/supplies you will need: |
Parts: - Column Lock Bypass (Available Here) |
One of the most common and annoying problems with the C5 model Corvette is the steering column lock getting stuck! There is nothing like walking out to your car after a hard day's work only to find your $45k sports car is immobile due to a faulty lock. Fortunatly, there is a way around this. A column lock bypass will disable the factory locking mechanism, while allowing the car's computer to still beleive everything is working problem free. All year C5's with a 6 speed transmission, and all pre-2001 model C5's with an automatic can use this device. 2001 and later model automatic cars do not have a column lock at all. |
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Next, pry off the panel on the other side of the steering wheel the exact same way. This houses the temperature sensor for some cars. Once it pops off, remove the T-15 torx screw from behind it. |
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Now down at the very bottom of the knee panel, towards the pedals, there are 2 T-15 screws that go up into the dash. Unscrew these. |
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Now move your hand up some and pull from the leftmost part of the front face of the knee panel. Again, this will take some effort and will "pop" free. |
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Now plug in your column lock simulator module into the socket where we unplugged the stock column
lock. The bumps on the side of the plug should go towards the passenger side as they lock into the female plug. On the passengers side floor board fuse box, reinstall fuse #25 and then turn the car off and remove the key. Pause a few seconds and then reinsert the key and turn it to the ON position. Check the Drivers Information Console (DIC) for any abnormal error messages. If you are getting a msg stating "SERVICE COLUMN LOCK" or "PULL KEY AND WAIT 10 SECONDS", shut the car off and once again pull fuse #25 and leave it unplugged for 10 minutes. Reinstall it and all error messages should be cleared and should not return. If the error messages are recurring, contact ME or the place you bought the bypass from. |