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Redevil1111 · 03-24-2015, 08:45 PM

Hey guys,
I just got my PDIM and steering wheel radio controls put in a few days ago. I went to the dealership today to have the radio programed for the PDIM and steering wheel controls and they told me they couldn't program either without contacting GM (I've already waited 2 hours at this point for them to tell me that) and that it would cost $600 to do the full programming!!

Correct me if I'm wrong but it shouldn't cost that much just to program the radio and BCM. I already did the labor of putting the parts in. So how much does it cost to have this done?

I have a 2011 Camaro LS that was built September 2010 (if that matters)

Dameat63 · 03-24-2015, 10:27 PM

I asked if they could add navigation to my system since I already have the touch screen. I thought it would be like adding another program to the computer. Every body tells me it can't be done and I couldn't even take one from another car because these radios are code matched by VIN. WTF!? It would also cost minimum 1500 dollars. So 600 sounds good IF they can do it.

JimE · 03-26-2015, 12:41 PM

I don't recall the restrictions and/or differences between models and PDIM's, but from what I recall, it's a straight forward process that only takes a few minutes. So charge would likely just be the going hourly rate. If they are charging $600, they are doing more than just programming.

And no, the dealer can't just add NAV. There is much more involved than just programming. The entire unit (they are different) needs to be swapped out and programmed (plus other misc stuff). Check out gen5diy.com

Redevil1111 · 03-26-2015, 07:03 PM

Ok thanks, I didn't think it should cost more than $150 if that

JCunningham · 03-29-2015, 02:19 AM

the dealer has no idea what there doing. should cost $50. go to a different dealer

JCunningham · 03-29-2015, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dameat63

I asked if they could add navigation to my system since I already have the touch screen. I thought it would be like adding another program to the computer. Every body tells me it can't be done and I couldn't even take one from another car because these radios are code matched by VIN. WTF!? It would also cost minimum 1500 dollars. So 600 sounds good IF they can do it.

yes it is matched to the vin. they just have to reprogram it. The dealer wont add Nav to a non nav mylink. Thats a hack. It can be done.

layourke · 03-29-2015, 07:37 AM

well,The dealer wont add Nav to a non nav mylink. Thats a hack. It can be done.

03-24-2015, 08:45 PM	#1
Redevil1111 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Rincon, GA Posts: 217 View My Garage	Cost to have Radio Programed Hey guys, I just got my PDIM and steering wheel radio controls put in a few days ago. I went to the dealership today to have the radio programed for the PDIM and steering wheel controls and they told me they couldn't program either without contacting GM (I've already waited 2 hours at this point for them to tell me that) and that it would cost $600 to do the full programming!! Correct me if I'm wrong but it shouldn't cost that much just to program the radio and BCM. I already did the labor of putting the parts in. So how much does it cost to have this done? I have a 2011 Camaro LS that was built September 2010 (if that matters) __________________ 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Convertible L99 \| Cold Air Inductions CAI, Cold air intake scoop, Custom Tune by Dynosteve.

03-26-2015, 07:03 PM	#4
Redevil1111 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Rincon, GA Posts: 217 View My Garage	Ok thanks, I didn't think it should cost more than $150 if that __________________ 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Convertible L99 \| Cold Air Inductions CAI, Cold air intake scoop, Custom Tune by Dynosteve.

03-29-2015, 02:19 AM	#5
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	the dealer has no idea what there doing. should cost $50. go to a different dealer __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-24-2015, 10:27 PM	#2
Dameat63 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Columbia TN Posts: 26 View My Garage	I asked if they could add navigation to my system since I already have the touch screen. I thought it would be like adding another program to the computer. Every body tells me it can't be done and I couldn't even take one from another car because these radios are code matched by VIN. WTF!? It would also cost minimum 1500 dollars. So 600 sounds good IF they can do it.

03-26-2015, 12:41 PM	#3
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	I don't recall the restrictions and/or differences between models and PDIM's, but from what I recall, it's a straight forward process that only takes a few minutes. So charge would likely just be the going hourly rate. If they are charging $600, they are doing more than just programming. And no, the dealer can't just add NAV. There is much more involved than just programming. The entire unit (they are different) needs to be swapped out and programmed (plus other misc stuff). Check out gen5diy.com

03-29-2015, 07:37 AM	#7
layourke Drives: camaro Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 2	well,The dealer wont add Nav to a non nav mylink. Thats a hack. It can be done.