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Darth Martel · 05-03-2010, 06:27 PM

What a chore getting this programmed today. I took the car in to get the BCM and radio reprogrammed since I put in steering wheel controls and the PDIM this weekend. I told them explicitly, "I need the BCM reprogrammed as well as the radio since I put in steering wheel controls and the PDIM for the USB port.". I went to pick up the car after work and made sure to try everything out before I left. Steering wheel controls worked perfectly but, the USB didn't work. The AUX headphone port didn't work either so, I knew they didn't flash the radio. They argued with me that they did but, NO YOU DIDN'T SINCE IT DOESN'T F'N WORK!!! So, I had to walk back to the service area and explain to the guy exactly what I did, verify that the USB port had power but didn't work, and then tell him to update the radio... AGAIN. I actually watched him do it. Took a whole 5 minutes maybe including hooking up the tech tool and logging into what he needed to on the computer. Frustrating but, it works now. Anybody who goes to get this done... be sure that your tech knows exactly what he's doing. Print out instructions as that will help him out.

2010IBMSS · 05-08-2010, 08:09 AM

Hey Darth, would you be able to send me the instructions for the flash process? or can anyone post the instructions for the PDIM programming?

Darth Martel · 05-08-2010, 08:26 AM

I'd have to scan them in. I could do that Monday and post them.

2010IBMSS · 05-08-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Martel

I'd have to scan them in. I could do that Monday and post them.

sweet!! thanks...

ShadoChaser · 05-08-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth Martel

What a chore getting this programmed today. I took the car in to get the BCM and radio reprogrammed since I put in steering wheel controls and the PDIM this weekend. I told them explicitly, "I need the BCM reprogrammed as well as the radio since I put in steering wheel controls and the PDIM for the USB port.". I went to pick up the car after work and made sure to try everything out before I left. Steering wheel controls worked perfectly but, the USB didn't work. The AUX headphone port didn't work either so, I knew they didn't flash the radio. They argued with me that they did but, NO YOU DIDN'T SINCE IT DOESN'T F'N WORK!!! So, I had to walk back to the service area and explain to the guy exactly what I did, verify that the USB port had power but didn't work, and then tell him to update the radio... AGAIN. I actually watched him do it. Took a whole 5 minutes maybe including hooking up the tech tool and logging into what he needed to on the computer. Frustrating but, it works now. Anybody who goes to get this done... be sure that your tech knows exactly what he's doing. Print out instructions as that will help him out.

When I took mine in to be programmed, I made a copy of my PDIM installation instructions and brought them in with me, and they had me leave it in the car for the Tech. They were able to do it perfectly from that sheet alone.

That may help some of the shops understand what needs to be done.

2010 SSRS · 05-08-2010, 12:04 PM

looks good

Bonemaro · 05-08-2010, 04:57 PM

thanks for the info

darknite30 · 05-11-2010, 12:15 PM

does anyone have the part number for this?

sherifdude · 05-11-2010, 12:51 PM

www.gmpartsdirect.com
www.chevypartsplus.com

GM PART # 92244580
GM LIST: $189.00
OUR PRICE: $137.59

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Originally Posted by darknite30

does anyone have the part number for this?

jeepguy_1980 · 05-27-2010, 07:08 PM

What information does the dealer need to flash the radio?

slick rick · 05-27-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

What information does the dealer need to flash the radio?

The PDIM comes with instructions on how to program. The dealer just needs to follow the directions.

A PDF: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=37

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17. Perform the radio calibration upgrade. This will allow the radio to recognise the PDIM. This is required on all vehicles that have not had the PDIM installed before.

18. Perform a PDIM calibration upgrade. This will ensure the PDIM has the latest level of software available.

wylde1 · 06-07-2010, 11:55 AM

Excellent, I am going to add this to my list

here's a dumb question though. Where is the USB port? Is it on the PDIM box you added?

I've got the aux jack and a power plug in my console right now, does the USB replace one of these?

slick rick · 06-07-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wylde1

Excellent, I am going to add this to my list

here's a dumb question though. Where is the USB port? Is it on the PDIM box you added?

I've got the aux jack and a power plug in my console right now, does the USB replace one of these?

The USB port is between the AUX jack and power plug.

The kit comes with a new plug that you replace the old one with in the console.

Rshep · 06-07-2010, 03:44 PM

alright probably a dumb question but does this enable the Bluetooth phone/connectivity features?

05-08-2010, 12:04 PM	#20
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	looks good __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-11-2010, 12:15 PM	#22
darknite30 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atco, NJ Posts: 44	part number? does anyone have the part number for this?

06-07-2010, 11:55 AM	#26
wylde1 I am the Stig Drives: Black w/ IOM stripe 1SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK, CAN Posts: 1,312	Excellent, I am going to add this to my list here's a dumb question though. Where is the USB port? Is it on the PDIM box you added? I've got the aux jack and a power plug in my console right now, does the USB replace one of these? __________________ 2010 Camaro - 1SS, Black w/ Orange stripes

06-07-2010, 03:44 PM	#28
Rshep Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 108	alright probably a dumb question but does this enable the Bluetooth phone/connectivity features? __________________

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05-03-2010, 06:27 PM	#15
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,496	What a chore getting this programmed today. I took the car in to get the BCM and radio reprogrammed since I put in steering wheel controls and the PDIM this weekend. I told them explicitly, "I need the BCM reprogrammed as well as the radio since I put in steering wheel controls and the PDIM for the USB port.". I went to pick up the car after work and made sure to try everything out before I left. Steering wheel controls worked perfectly but, the USB didn't work. The AUX headphone port didn't work either so, I knew they didn't flash the radio. They argued with me that they did but, NO YOU DIDN'T SINCE IT DOESN'T F'N WORK!!! So, I had to walk back to the service area and explain to the guy exactly what I did, verify that the USB port had power but didn't work, and then tell him to update the radio... AGAIN. I actually watched him do it. Took a whole 5 minutes maybe including hooking up the tech tool and logging into what he needed to on the computer. Frustrating but, it works now. Anybody who goes to get this done... be sure that your tech knows exactly what he's doing. Print out instructions as that will help him out.

05-08-2010, 08:09 AM	#16
2010IBMSS Drives: 2010 camaro SS RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: (915) TX Posts: 645	Hey Darth, would you be able to send me the instructions for the flash process? or can anyone post the instructions for the PDIM programming?

05-08-2010, 08:26 AM	#17
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,496	I'd have to scan them in. I could do that Monday and post them.

05-08-2010, 04:57 PM	#21
Bonemaro Drives: 2010 RJT 1SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi. Posts: 1,692 View My Garage	thanks for the info

05-27-2010, 07:08 PM	#24
jeepguy_1980 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newport News Posts: 1,310 View My Garage	What information does the dealer need to flash the radio?