**NEED HELP** Service steering column

[pzdipin]

Please help. My 2003 Z06 steering column is locked and will not unlock. The display reads "service column lock". I can start the car but not move it due to the locked column. I tried the lock/unlock several times!!! It is parked in a not so hot part of town right now.

[sodian]

The old trick was to pull the steering wheel hard to the right and turn the key at the same time. It worked once for me.
Good luck

[pzdipin]

I've tried everything. Anyone have any experience getting one towed/flatbeded to Chevy when they are lowered?

[pzdipin]

I was forced to leave it there overnight and checked on it this morning and everything was fine. I do need to get it towed without ripping the front bumper off...Any suggestions?

[LeRox]

I would suggest calling a tow truck company that has a flatbed tow truck and having him bring a few 2x4's to help get the front end/bumper up a little when pulling it onto the flatbed (and taking it off the flatbed when you get to the dealer). Hope this helps....

[pzdipin]

Talked to my Chevy dealer and they told me the recall on the column lock had already been done. I ended up taking apart the plastic housing around the steering column and beating on the lock mechanism. It worked! I started it and shut it off several times...seems fine.