Question: dashboard message?

[Redbird1]

My 2001 convertible has a message of "service steering column." Anyone know what that means?;help

 

[GS Diva]

Some of the C5 Corvettes have steering column lock problems where the steering wheel will lock into place unexpectedly. This was prevalent in some years more than others. There is a service bulletin on this problem. I'd suggest you contact a Chevrolet dealer, give them your VIN and see what has been done, if anything. Don't procrastinate as it could be serious.

That may or may not be what the message means.

Elaine

P.S. Welcome to the Corvette Action Center! I'm from Weymouth, MA.

 

[Redbird1]

To GS DIVA, thanks for the quick reply, I'll call Simon Chevrolet, in Woonsocket, R.I. I live in Attleboro.

 

[Remo]

Speaking Of Messages

Hey gang,

I just got a message on my DIC screen this morning. "never take this car to a Chevrolet dealer......sincerely, Lingenfelter Perfomance Engineering". :L

Remo:cool

 

[wishuwerehere82]

The first thing you should do is to read off the DIC codes to find the source of the problem.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72535

Once the error code is known, post back or do a search for that code to find other posts about it from others who have had that problem.

 

[Remo]

Everything You Wanted....But Were Afraid To Ask

Redbird1,
Click on this thread and you'll get any question you have on the subject of
"column lock", answered.
Remo:cool

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1015483&highlight=service+steering+column

 

[wishuwerehere82]

Redbird1,
Click on this thread and you'll get any question you have on the subject of
"column lock", answered.
Remo:cool

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1015483&highlight=service+steering+column

Hey Remo,
That's the "Pull Key and Wait 10 Sec message".
He's got something in the steering decoder or position sensor to get the "Service Steering" message.

 

[Remo]

Correct You Are

Hey Remo,
That's the "Pull Key and Wait 10 Sec message".
He's got something in the steering decoder or position sensor to get the "Service Steering" message.

Pete - you are 100% right. My mistake. Naturally anytime I hear anything to do with steering columns on a C5, I immediately think of the steering lock issue. Which I believe has yet to be totally cured.

Redbird1 needs to do what you originally asked him to do. Read your reference thread - pull the codes and go fom there.

Remo:cool

 

[Redbird1]

Pete - you are 100% right. My mistake. Naturally anytime I hear anything to do with steering columns on a C5, I immediately think of the steering lock issue. Which I believe has yet to be totally cured.

Redbird1 needs to do what you originally asked him to do. Read your reference thread - pull the codes and go fom there.

Remo:cool

Thanks for all the input. I ended up taking her back to my selling dealer, Simon Chevrolet in Woonsocket, R.I. It was covered by my extended warranty. Phew!!!
Now I have another issue. I also have a 1987 coupe with auto trans. Intermittently,espcially when cold, it will not start. After I "row" the gearshift down to 1 and then back to P, it will start and then will be fine for a week. Then it starts all over again. Possible neutral safety switch?
Again, thanks for the input.
Paul

 

[wishuwerehere82]

Thanks for all the input. I ended up taking her back to my selling dealer, Simon Chevrolet in Woonsocket, R.I. It was covered by my extended warranty. Phew!!!
Now I have another issue. I also have a 1987 coupe with auto trans. Intermittently,espcially when cold, it will not start. After I "row" the gearshift down to 1 and then back to P, it will start and then will be fine for a week. Then it starts all over again. Possible neutral safety switch?
Again, thanks for the input.
Paul

Yep! That switch is in the shifter, not on the transmission. Pull the console, and you will see it as it engages in park and neutral.

 

[Redbird1]

Looks like I have another project for this weekend. Sure beats mowing the grass.
Thanks,
Paul