PeterG
Well-known member
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 computers tell me to do because I'm not as smart they are.
When I reinserted the key, I noticed that there was a longer than normal whine from the mechanism I have always assumed unlocks the column lock. Also, the whine did not include that spinning sound that ends with a solid click. During the whine, the following message appeared. "Service Column Lock"
I have tried the jiggling and swinging on the steering wheel routines several times, but it is locked. It makes no sounds that indicate it would like to unlock. At least no one will steal this C5.
Fortunately it's only 50 miles to my favorite dealer. I'm set up for a flatbed Monday morning. My dealer is set to work on it Tuesday morning, first thing.
Any experiences and ideas will be appreciated.
Thanks.
That's when I started up and read the "Pull key, wait 10 sec." message. I always do what computers tell me to do because I'm not as smart they are.
When I reinserted the key, I noticed that there was a longer than normal whine from the mechanism I have always assumed unlocks the column lock. Also, the whine did not include that spinning sound that ends with a solid click. During the whine, the following message appeared. "Service Column Lock"
I have tried the jiggling and swinging on the steering wheel routines several times, but it is locked. It makes no sounds that indicate it would like to unlock. At least no one will steal this C5.
Fortunately it's only 50 miles to my favorite dealer. I'm set up for a flatbed Monday morning. My dealer is set to work on it Tuesday morning, first thing.
Any experiences and ideas will be appreciated.
Thanks.