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By your name I wondered whether you would have run into that problem. My friend has made a living addressing that issue (he has two C5's and a C6).He designed a DIY solution for $50-$60 retail. He has sold thousands of these around the world with zero failures.Reminds me of when I purchased my 1999 Corvette coupe new - and took a vacation trip with my wire to rural section of a nearby state.
While stopped at a museum, the new electronic steering column lock system malfunctioned, preventing the car from being driven. I had to have the car towed to the nearest Chevrolet dealer, who hadn’t sold any Corvettes and was primarily a truck dealership.
The service department had to call Chevrolet technical assistance for help and instructions. My wife and I were stranded, and our travel plans ruined. It took several days to get the vehicle fixed - and we stayed in a local (rundown) motel, until the car was fixed.
GM later issued numerous TSB’s and eventually a safety recall. Their “fix” was to disconnect the feature, eliminating the anti-theft device which I paid for with my car. No compensation to the vehicle owner.
At least Tesla’s issue was resolved somewhat quickly, without having to tow the car to a dealer and wait several days for a fix.