1999 Chevrolet Corvette Support Question
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Question posted by artgau on October 14th, 2011
Steering Column
my car says to service steering wheel lock. so how do I unlock the steering wheel.
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Answer #1: Posted by r3dn3ckprinc3ss on October 25th, 2011 12:59 PM
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Power Steering Pump
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Most cars today have power steering with a pump utilized to help turn your steering wheel with ease. That pump contains valves as well as linkage, either of which could have gotten stuck due to road debris getting wedged inside of it. Have your auto mechanic check your car's entire front end to determine the cause.
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Not every steering wheel problem occurs when you have the transmission engaged and are heading down the road. Sometimes, drivers report that their steering wheel stays locked even after inserting the key into the ignition. When that happens, the car probably cannot be started let alone driven. More than likely the key assembly has worn out and needs to be replaced. However, before calling your auto mechanic, try to move the wheels to the left and to the right as sometimes the steering column "catches," a problem that can be resolved if you jiggle the wheel.
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General Motors issued a pair of recalls for the C5 Chevrolet Corvette (1997-2004 models) due to problems with locked steering. In addition to being locked while starting, owners complained that in some cases their cars could be driven but with no control of steering. This problem is due to a lock pin that fails to withdraw fully, allowing contact between the pin and lock plate. Visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA ) website (see Resources) for information about recalls #04006B and #04006C or call your Chevrolet dealer.
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While the three causes mentioned here are among the top reasons why a steering wheel may lock up, there could be other reasons. Contact an auto mechanic for assistance, or if you are handy with repairs, consult a Haynes or Chilton repair manual for guidance.
Related Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 10
...you may see:
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
FUSE
DOOR LOCK UNLOCK
TURN SIGNALS
LIGHTER
PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
HORN BRAKE
HAZARD ... WINDOW DEFOGGER
COOLANT
SPEAKER
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN
FUEL
AIR BAG
FOG LAMPS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
x For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:
Here are...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
... as a parked car, the threshold level will deploy. CAUTION:
If something that person. When should have inflated simply because of what the repair costs were. The threshold level can say whether an air ...inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in frontal or near any particular crash, no one of gas...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
... supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from vents in another crash. The service manual for the passenger's bag -- Air bags supplement the ... to inflate only once. will be there to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions. the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, or the instrument panel for your air bag system. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
... parts of the air bag system. There are close to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for service. For up to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work properly. Be sure to 10 minutes after the ignition...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
...be stopped by pressing any interference received, including interference that allows you to lock and unlock your doors, unlock your hatch/trunk lid, turn the panic alarm on and off and disarm... frequency subject to the order in this device must accept any memory seat, mirror or steering column position button. This device complies with Part 15 of the key fob transmitters supplied with ...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... to the vehicle. If your vehicle does not respond to your vehicle, press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on automatic transmission vehicles, your RFA key fob transmitter. 3. This will occur after transmitter battery replacement or disconnection of the steering column on the instrument panel, to release the hatch/trunk lid from inside your transmitter...
Owner's Manual - Page 69
... would be watching your ignition.
so don't do this system, the SECURITY light will be locked. Remember to steal. Although your valuables out of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing ...someone will your vehicle, it can help. Your steering wheel will flash as you open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to lock it 's an easy target for joy riders or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
...'t leave the keys in PARK (P). For this reason, the air dam has a spring- This is in the vehicle with road contact. Removing the key locks your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. They could be injured or even killed. This can 't be heard inside the vehicle as a scraping noise. Use care when approaching...
Owner's Manual - Page 74
...then your electrical power accessories and to operate your vehicle needs service.
2-22 With the key in ? START: This position....
CAUTION:
Removing the key from the ignition switch will unlock. if so, is the position to operate your hand....loss of this position, the automatic transmission and steering column will lock the steering column and result in which the switch returns after ...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... be stored with your legs more information.
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Tilt Wheel
Telescopic Steering Wheel (Option)
The switch to lock the steering wheel into place. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to operate the telescopic steering wheel is located on the right-hand side of the steering column. See "Memory" in the Index for more room when you...
Owner's Manual - Page 99
Push the lever up further, to HI. For steady wiping at the end of the steering column also controls the windshield washer. If the blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
The washer will stop them until the motor ...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
... units. At the top of the instrument panel cluster.
1 FUEL: Press this button to display fuel information such as security, door locks, easy entry seats and language. 5 E/M: Use this button to display your total and trip miles, the elapsed time function, your... control buttons is located in the instrument cluster below the speedometer and tachometer, directly above the steering column.
Owner's Manual - Page 154
... this message by pressing the RESET button. TRAC/ACT HNDLG - ABS ACTIVE (Anti-Lock Brake System Active): When your driving accordingly.
ON: If the Traction Control and Active...COMPLETE is displayed in the instrument cluster below the speedometer and tachometer, directly above the steering column. WARM UP COMPLETE : If you vehicle (especially in during cold winter weather), ...
Owner's Manual - Page 155
... Driving mode is displayed the computer controlled systems will be illuminated. You should have anti-lock brakes. The driver information center will scroll three messages: SERVICE ABS, SERVICE TRACTION SYS and SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG, and the instrument cluster car icon will be on with your vehicle is displayed when you should adjust your driving accordingly...
Owner's Manual - Page 156
... press the RESET button, a message will be too low. PULL KEY - yellowblue SERVICE COLUMN LOCK: If the system that you have read the message and to remove it from the display, remove the ignition key and wait 10 seconds before the steering column lock system fully locks or unlocks the steering column. To acknowledge the warning, press the RESET button.
Owner's Manual - Page 204
... and road conditions. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. As you . You're driving safely. Here's what happens with ABS. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. yellowblue The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let's say the road is about to make the...
Owner's Manual - Page 207
... be operating. To help maintain directional control of the rear wheels while the Active Handling System helps steer the vehicle by pressing the button. yellowblue The SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG message will be displayed, the instrument cluster light... is a problem with the ignition on . Adjust your car. When you turn the system off , the Traction Control System will be on .
Owner's Manual - Page 212
... control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have any emergency, don't give up. yellowblue
Loss of Control
Let's review what driving experts say about what the driver ...surface" -- Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to steer and constantly seek an escape ...
Owner's Manual - Page 371
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Radiator and Heater Hose ...Steering ...Suspension ...Tire ...Wheel ...Instrument Panel ...Brightness Control ...Cleaning ...Cluster ......31 Locks ...2-4 Cylinders ...7-14 Door ...2-4 Ignition Automatic Transmission Check ...7-16 Key Lock Cylinders Service ...7-14 Power Door ...2-5 Using the Wheel Lock Key ...6-51 Loss of Control ...4-16 Lubricants and Fluids ...7-19 Lubrication Service, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 373
... Antenna Service ...7-13 Door Locks ...2-5 Mast Antenna ...3-31 Remote Control Mirrors ...2-55 Remote/Heated Control Mirrors ...2-55 Seat ...1-3 Steering ...4-12 Steering Fluid ...6-26 Windows ...2-41 Power Steering Fluid...10 Remote Hatch/Trunk Lid Release ...2-14 Replacement Bulbs ...6-74 Parts ...6-76 Wheel ...6-49 Windshield Wiper Blades ...6-38 Reporting Safety Defects ...8-10, 8-11 Resetting ...
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