DORMAN 601-037 Steering Column Lock Actuator Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: DORMAN

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DORMAN 601-037 Steering Column Lock Actuator
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions

DORMAN 601-037 Steering Column Lock Actuator

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Product Information

Specifications:

Product Name: Steering Column Lock Actuator
Model Number: 601-037
Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.

Product Usage Instructions

Programming Procedure

Turn the vehicle off.
Install the electronic steering lock.
Insert the programmer into the OBD-II port. The red LED will illuminate, and the programmer will beep once.
Press unlock on the remote five times with a one-second interval between each button press. The programmer will beep once after this sequence.
Insert the remote key into the key slot.
Push the start/stop button to the ON position, then wait five seconds. The programmer LED light will turn green.
Push the start/stop button to the OFF position, then wait five seconds.
Push the start/stop button to the ON position. The vehicle security light will flash five times on the instrument cluster/dashboard.
Push the start/stop button to the OFF position.
Remove the remote from the key slot and insert the next remote to program.
Repeat Steps 10 to 12 for all additional remotes. When all remotes are programmed, proceed to Step 14.
Push the start/stop button to ON, then wait one second. Push the start/stop button to the OFF position. Repeat this cycle until you hear locking/unlocking sound from the newly installed steering column lock module.
Depress the brake pedal and push the start/stop button to the ON position. The engine should start.
Push the start/stop button to the OFF position. Remove the programmer from the OBD-II port and remote from the key slot.

Verification Procedure

Lock the steering using the remote and verify that the steering column is locked.
Press the unlock button using the remote. Push the start/stop button to ACC position. Ensure that the steering column is unlocked
and you are able to start the engine.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: What should I do if the steering lock is not functioning?
A: Repeat the programming procedure as outlined in the manual.
Q: How can I get technical support?
A: Please call our Technical Support team at 1-866-933-2911 for assistance from our team of certified automotive experts.
Q: Is there a corporate office I can contact for customer service?
A: Yes, you can reach Dorman Products, Inc. Corporate Office and Customer Service at 1-800-523-2492.

601-037
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.

NEED HELP?

Please call our Technical Support team for assistance from our team of certified automotive experts.
1-866-933-2911
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Programming requires one functioning remote. Program all remotes together.

PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE

STEP 1 : Turn vehicle off.
STEP 2 : Install electronic steering lock.
STEP 3 : Insert programmer into OBD-II port. Red LED will illuminate. Programmer will beep once.
STEP 4 : Press unlock on remote five times with one second interval between each button press. After this sequence, the programmer will beep once.
STEP 5 : Insert remote key into key slot.
STEP 6 : Push start/stop button to ON position, then wait five seconds. Programmer LED light will turn green.
STEP 7 : Push start/stop button to OFF position, then wait five seconds.
STEP 8 : Push start/stop button to ON position. Vehicle security light will flash five times on instrument cluster/dashboard.
STEP 9 : Push start/stop button to OFF position
- NOTE: Programmer may beep at this point. If so, you can ignore it and proceed to next step.
- NOTE: If you have more than one remote, continue to Step 10. Otherwise proceed to Step 14.
STEP 10 : Remove remote from key slot. Insert next remote to program.
STEP 11 : Push start/stop button to ON position, Vehicle security light will flash five times on instrument cluster/dashboard.
STEP 12 : Push start/stop button to OFF position.
STEP 13 : Repeat Steps 10 to 12 for all additional remotes. When all remotes are programmed, proceed to Step 14.
STEP 14 : 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.
STEP 15: Depress brake pedal and push start/stop button to ON position. Engine should start.
STEP 16: Push start/stop button to OFF position. Remove programmer from OBD-II port and remote from key slot.

VERIFICATION PROCEDURE

STEP 1: Lock steering using remote. Verify steering column is locked.
STEP 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.
STEP 3: If the steering lock is not functioning, repeat the programming procedure

Dorman Products, Inc. Corporate Office and Customer Service : 1-800-523-2492.
Disclaimer: It is impossible in these instructions to account for all possible circumstances or situations that you may experience when attempting to install this product. Please consult with a qualified auto technician before attempting to perform any work you are not qualified to do. Automobiles can be hazardous to work on; be sure to take all necessary safety precautions. Failure to do so may result in property damage or personal injury. Certain motor vehicle standards and performance requirements may apply to your motor vehicle (such as Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Be sure that your work is performed in accordance with such standards and that you do not disable any motor vehicle safety feature