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My column lock lock up experience My '99 6-speed displayed that message five weeks ago after once displaying the "Remove key; wait 10 sec." message some weeks ~ 100 miles before. It was transported to a very reliable Chevrolet dealer and repaired. They installed the fourth-generation column...

I received the recall notice regarding my '99's M6 steering column lock. I took it in to the dealer for the recall procedure in the Fall of 2004. I had had no trouble before or since... until two days ago. That's when I started up and read the "Pull key, wait 10 sec." message. I always do what...

All Renoirs have a similar appearance. Tom Peters set major design direction for the Pontiac Aztek. Tom Peters set major design direction for the C6. Just as most of Renoir's paintings look similar, just as much of the Beach Boy's music sounds similar, so do these two Tom Peters'...

It just cleared itself My '99 had the same thing happen twice -- once about 4 years ago and again about 2 years ago. The left front wheel has always been the last one to display. The two times it failed to display a valid reading, it displayed XXX and then the check tire monitor system...

Thanks for the directions. Now I'll be able to confront and win the battle of the drain tube in the next days.

Thanks very much for all the help. Before I crawl under the car, remove the battery, or do some other dumb stuff... how do I locate and access the drain tube? Is it accessible from the top or do I need to crawl under and look up? Does it stick out from the firewall or does it blend and hide?

It's been in the 90's for days here in Chicago. I was driving with my windows down, A/C on, and enjoying living in America and owning a C5. Suddenly I noticed there was a puddle of clear, pure water on my passenger-side floor mat. It was dripping in a stream when I accelerated and dripping...

Michelin ZPs are an upgrade from GY EMT I bought a set of Michelin ZP from the TireRack.com for around $1300. They shipped to a local shop where they were installed and have not leaked one molecule or atom of air in the 16 months I've had them. Michelin ZP are great in rain and eliminate that...

Thanks to all My thanks to everyone for the thoughtful advice and interesting comments. This forum sure has a bunch of friendly, helpful people. If only the rest of world worked with so much cooperation and positivity.... (Yes, that is a word. And if not, it still works well.) Peter

Do these things work? I see these advertised at most Corvette suppliers. They claim to smooth the air flow and increase power throughout the RPM range. They cost $50, insert ahead of the MAF sensor, and take just minutes to install. Has anyone tried any of these and noticed any change in...

Stop loss My '99 with original equipment GY EMTs always lost air. The amount varied by tire, but often one or two were down one to 9 pounds over a month or so. Then I made one of the wisest moves of my entire life. I replaced all GYs with Michelin AS ZPs. I used a local garage listed as a...

Great idea. I will definitely buy one. Issues to include are things like straightforward intake and exhaust mods, changing parts such as GM spark plugs and wires with other brands and types, tire features that enhance or degrade street-driving performance and why, and shocks, and more...

Done & it's OK I had the recall work performed on my '99 with 6-speed when I took it in for an oil change. All is well. It hardly took any longer than a straight oil change.

Thank you Thanks C4C5. I will find some Techron and let you know. Also, I'm going to do much more of what the C5 was made for: Driving. UPDATE: After driving 150 miles over two weeks it feels as though the problem is 90% corrected. There is still a pause at about 1200 rpm which I hope is...

My '99 coupe with 35,000 miles just developed a new feature: On slow acceleration from dead stop, at about 1,500 rpm it hick-ups. That is, I feel it hesitate or pause at about 1,500 rpm and then it continues to accelerate without a problem. Once it get moving there is no other problem. It...

Improvements I was never relaxed or confident when I had the GY EMTs. They slipped and spun even in moderate driving if there was any water on the roads. Snow was almost out of their skill set. I switched to Michelin ZP and now can relax and enjoy my C5 while I drive in any weather...

Michelin YES ! With 35,000 on my '99 coupe, I researched this question over months. I used this forum and went to Goodyear and Michelin tire stores. I believe I made a good decision last January when I replaced all the Goodyear EMTs with Michelin Pilot Sport zero pressures. There was no...

Skip it? I have a 6-speed '99 and wonder what if I skip the recall. Is there really a problem with 6-speeds? Thanks.

No streaks or swirls I used Mequier's NXT on my black '99. I wasn't looking for an easy job, but this was very easy to apply and reove. I did half the car and wiped it off before doing the other half. There is no residue and there are no streaks or swirls. It doesn't get in the cracks. Water...

Considering recent improvements in battery technology, as well as the old leaking acid problems, it's time to ask the question again. What is the best battery brand and technology to use in C5s? This is especially relevant here in Chicago where it will soon be cold, snowy and C5s will...