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Dorman 601-037 Steering Column Lock Actuator Programming and Verification Guide

Dorman 601-037 Steering Column Lock Actuator Technical Note

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Part Number: 601-037

Product: Steering Column Lock Actuator

Before You Begin

  • Always wear proper safety equipment when performing repairs.
  • Ensure at your point of purchase that this part fits your exact vehicle configuration.
  • Reference the appropriate service manual for your vehicle. If you do not have a service manual, and do not have the training or experience to perform the necessary procedures correctly, seek the services of a qualified technician.

Programming Procedure

Programming requires one functioning remote. Program all remotes together.

  1. Turn vehicle off.
  2. Install electronic steering lock.
  3. Insert programmer into OBD-II port. Red LED will illuminate. Programmer will beep once.
  4. Press unlock on remote five times with one-second interval between each button press. After this sequence, the programmer will beep once.
  5. Insert remote key into key slot.
  6. Push start/stop button to ON position, then wait five seconds. Programmer LED light will turn green.
  7. Push start/stop button to OFF position, then wait five seconds.
  8. Push start/stop button to ON position. Vehicle security light will flash five times on instrument cluster/dashboard.
  9. Push start/stop button to OFF position.

    [Information] Programmer may beep at this point. If so, you can ignore it and proceed to next step.

  10. [Information] If you have more than one remote, continue to Step 10. Otherwise proceed to Step 14.

  11. Remove remote from key slot. Insert next remote to program.
  12. Push start/stop button to ON position. Vehicle security light will flash five times on instrument cluster/dashboard.
  13. Push start/stop button to OFF position.
  14. Repeat Steps 10 to 12 for all additional remotes. When all remotes are programmed, proceed to Step 14.
  15. Push start/stop button to ON, then wait one second. Push start/stop button to OFF position. Repeat cycle until you hear locking/unlocking sound from newly installed steering column lock module.
  16. Depress brake pedal and push start/stop button to ON position. Engine should start.
  17. Push start/stop button to OFF position. Remove programmer from OBD-II port and remote from key slot.

Verification Procedure

  1. Lock steering using remote. Verify steering column is locked.
  2. Press unlock button using remote. Push start/stop button to ACC position. Ensure steering column is unlocked and you are able to start engine.
  3. If the steering lock is not functioning, repeat the programming procedure.

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Models: 601-037 Steering Column Lock Actuator, 601-037, Steering Column Lock Actuator, Column Lock Actuator, Lock Actuator, Actuator

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