DIY: Installing steering wheel audio and phone controls on Camaro !

[melody301]

Originally Posted by SSCamaro2010

I installed the radio controls for the steering wheel and when I turned my car on It said my airbag needs service? Is this normal before the update?

I didn't get that message after I installed mine. Could be that you didn't push the airbag wire in completely. I noticed it was a little stiff going back in. Take the airbag back off and make sure it's plugged all the way in. Also, just curious did you unplug the battery before you did the install?

[SSCamaro2010]

Yes I unplugged the battery. I guess I could check the wires. Just the two wires that go into the air bag?

[SSCamaro2010]

When I take th airbag back off should I unplug the battery again? Or just make sure all wires are pushed all the way in?

[melody301]

Originally Posted by SSCamaro2010

When I take th airbag back off should I unplug the battery again? Or just make sure all wires are pushed all the way in?

Personally I would unplug the batter again just to be on the safe side. You don't want it to accidently deploy. I would also pull the wire completely out and then push it all the way in.

[melody301]

Originally Posted by SSCamaro2010

Yes I unplugged the battery. I guess I could check the wires. Just the two wires that go into the air bag?

Yep those are the only two.

[Darth Martel]

I seem to remember getting an errant message like that when I did mine. Unplugging the battery really confuses the car's computer and you get stuff like that. It should go away.

[SSCamaro2010]

I rechecked the plugs and wires. Unplugged battery then did it. It might just need to relearn everything. Seems as if all my settings got reset. The computer doesn't read the tire sensors either. Otherwise when I take it to dealer to redo the computer I'm sure they can fix this issue. Hopefully

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by sask-man

Nope those prices are for parts only! I will install myself, but those prices are wacky!

Ironically when I called for the price to re program the BCM they said it would be around $50 - $75 labour and program incl

Anyone know of a place to buy them IN Canada? gmpartsdirect and chevyparts wont ship to Canada.

We ship worldwide so we could definatly help you out there. We sell the switch and the harness as a kit for your manual trans for 80.78. Here is a link where you can order online or give me a call http://www.gmpartshouseusa.com/partl...egoryID=161268

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

Just purchased the switch and rocker from patrickt and GMpartshouse. Hopefully have this by next week and will also have it installed by next weekend. Still trying to find an OnStar module though so I can do bluetooth, what a pain it is trying to find one.

Those can be a pain to find but that you for your order

[melody301]

Originally Posted by SSCamaro2010

I rechecked the plugs and wires. Unplugged battery then did it. It might just need to relearn everything. Seems as if all my settings got reset. The computer doesn't read the tire sensors either. Otherwise when I take it to dealer to redo the computer I'm sure they can fix this issue. Hopefully

That sucks but I'm sure it's an easy fix for the dealer. Hopefully they won't overcharge you for it.

[Gangster]

Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

Just purchased the switch and rocker from patrickt and GMpartshouse. Hopefully have this by next week and will also have it installed by next weekend. Still trying to find an OnStar module though so I can do bluetooth, what a pain it is trying to find one.

theres a guy on e bay selling brand new oines for 250 each.
ive also seen salvage yards getting 200-225 for them.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Gangster

theres a guy on e bay selling brand new oines for 250 each.
ive also seen salvage yards getting 200-225 for them.

just be careful if not programmed correctly with onstar they will send a kill signal to disable it because their system will see it as someone trying to hack them or atleast thats what I was told by them

[Siper]

Originally Posted by SSCamaro2010

I rechecked the plugs and wires. Unplugged battery then did it. It might just need to relearn everything. Seems as if all my settings got reset. The computer doesn't read the tire sensors either. Otherwise when I take it to dealer to redo the computer I'm sure they can fix this issue. Hopefully

Try to unplug, re-plug the staring wheel airbag wire. I had a similar problem with my driver seat airbag when I switch to leather.

For the tire, you can do the learning steps in the owner manual. Easy and require 1-2 minutes.

[bigwayne3000]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Those can be a pain to find but that you for your order

Thank you for your great site and products. Quick question though, since I want to get an OnStar module for bluetooth calling, would the normal PDIM you sell on your site work or do I need a special one that works with the OnStar module?