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calflan · 05-26-2010, 09:36 PM

INTERESTING !!! I had mine done today and although mine came in a tad less than some ($140), the dealer told me that GM charges $50 for the download and the other $90 was for the upload to the car time.

thiggin2 · 05-26-2010, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calflan

INTERESTING !!! I had mine done today and although mine came in a tad less than some ($140), the dealer told me that GM charges $50 for the download and the other $90 was for the upload to the car time.

Yes, GM can (and most of the time does) charge the dealer $50 for a VCI # which they need to have to make this upgrade. Heres a quote from the PI.

Quote:

You may need to contact Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC) for a VCI number to recalibrate the BCM. Since this is not a warrantable repair, TCSC may charge a fee for this service.

calflan · 05-26-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by thiggin2

Yes, GM can (and most of the time does) charge the dealer $50 for a VCI # which they need to have to make this upgrade. Heres a quote from the PI.

Got it, feeling better thanks.

GQ4Life · 05-26-2010, 10:33 PM

Dont know if answered but this is for a 1SS?
this does the controls of radio and the onstar phone button thats on the mirror?

Im going to take to dealer and see my dealer would do for me and what it will cost..

thanxs for the great write up

sportyb24 · 05-26-2010, 10:37 PM

Yeah for sum reason tech didn't charge and neither did the dealer so I guess I got lucky but if I were u guys I'd mention it !!! If it can be free why not?!? Lol

Savage76 · 06-01-2010, 11:26 PM

Still waiting on my switch from GMPARTS :-(

saabsonic · 06-02-2010, 10:53 AM

Dear Speed Demon,

M-A-N-Y thanks for your help and great pictures. I got the parts from GM Parts Direct (took about three weeks) and installed using your post. Made an appointment with my (clueless) local dealer and took my car in yesterday with a copy of your post of the "official" GM tech sheet stating this can be done. One hour's labor charge, and they were done... buttons work GREAT, and I love them.

Thanks again!

saabsonic · 06-02-2010, 11:03 AM

PS. I'm still trying REALLY hard to convince my dealership to do a Bluetooth VCIM upgrade for me!

My service writer told me yesterday when I was in for the button programming that he "still hadn't heard anything back," so I casually went over his head to his service manager... who told me "sure, we can do that for you" and that this "was the first he'd heard of my request." So I guess they are actually going to do this for me, or I have made an enemy and need to go to another dealership?

Savage76 · 06-02-2010, 09:09 PM

FINALLY, Just got an e-mail saying they shipped my parts!!!

Now I just hope my buddy has Sat free to help me install them and my heritage grill.

techsupport · 06-02-2010, 11:53 PM

Yes every time they get a special (vci) program from tech the dealer is charged that $50. If they pass it on to you is up to them. What usually happens is the tech working on the vehicle that actually called techline didnt mention to the advisor that they need to charge an extra 50 so you didnt get charged for it. Their loss your gain. I hope everyone is getting this done without a hitch and enjoying their camaros as much as i am. Id like to know how many we have upgraded so far???

techsupport · 06-02-2010, 11:57 PM

Lets see how many.... if everyone doesnt mind id like to know.
Post the next number and date of install if you have installed and it works,
#1 controls installed 3/26/10 techsupport

T_MECO · 06-03-2010, 11:25 AM

#2 installed 5/20/10

saabsonic · 06-03-2010, 11:37 AM

#3 installed 6/2/10

GenuineGM.com · 06-03-2010, 02:52 PM

#4 installed 06/02/10 works great!!!

GM did charge me the $50.00, but it love it!!!

Sam

05-26-2010, 09:36 PM	#281
calflan Drives: 1LT; IBM; 6 Spd Manual Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heath, Tx. Posts: 499	INTERESTING !!! I had mine done today and although mine came in a tad less than some ($140), the dealer told me that GM charges $50 for the download and the other $90 was for the upload to the car time. __________________ 1LT; Airaid CAI; Flowmaster American Thunder Axelback; Int Floor Lts; RS Spoiler; Radio Controls; Sequential tail lights; Oil Catch Can; VMAX Throttle Body; MACE plenum spacer; Mace manifold insulator[/I]

05-26-2010, 10:33 PM	#284
GQ4Life Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 5,211 View My Garage	Dont know if answered but this is for a 1SS? this does the controls of radio and the onstar phone button thats on the mirror? Im going to take to dealer and see my dealer would do for me and what it will cost.. thanxs for the great write up __________________ 2015 Corvette Z06.. Lime Rock Park 1:01; Watkins Glen 2:14; Thompson Speedway 1:21

05-26-2010, 10:37 PM	#285
sportyb24 Romanian Outlaw Drives: 13 ZL1 , 14 Silverado Crew Cab Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Baby Posts: 1,082	Yeah for sum reason tech didn't charge and neither did the dealer so I guess I got lucky but if I were u guys I'd mention it !!! If it can be free why not?!? Lol __________________ [/SIGPIC]2013 Camaro ZL1 M6

06-02-2010, 11:53 PM	#290
techsupport Drives: 1ss, heritage grille cfh perf. mods Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: guntersville,al Posts: 80 View My Garage	Yes every time they get a special (vci) program from tech the dealer is charged that $50. If they pass it on to you is up to them. What usually happens is the tech working on the vehicle that actually called techline didnt mention to the advisor that they need to charge an extra 50 so you didnt get charged for it. Their loss your gain. I hope everyone is getting this done without a hitch and enjoying their camaros as much as i am. Id like to know how many we have upgraded so far??? __________________ The Speed Demon (aka tech support)

06-02-2010, 11:57 PM	#291
techsupport Drives: 1ss, heritage grille cfh perf. mods Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: guntersville,al Posts: 80 View My Garage	Lets see how many.... if everyone doesnt mind id like to know. Post the next number and date of install if you have installed and it works, #1 controls installed 3/26/10 techsupport __________________ The Speed Demon (aka tech support)

06-01-2010, 11:26 PM	#286
Savage76 Drives: 2010 Red Jewel LT1 RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 51 View My Garage	Still waiting on my switch from GMPARTS :-(

06-02-2010, 10:53 AM	#287
saabsonic Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 1SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forestville, CA Posts: 50	Dear Speed Demon, M-A-N-Y thanks for your help and great pictures. I got the parts from GM Parts Direct (took about three weeks) and installed using your post. Made an appointment with my (clueless) local dealer and took my car in yesterday with a copy of your post of the "official" GM tech sheet stating this can be done. One hour's labor charge, and they were done... buttons work GREAT, and I love them. Thanks again!

06-02-2010, 11:03 AM	#288
saabsonic Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 1SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forestville, CA Posts: 50	PS. I'm still trying REALLY hard to convince my dealership to do a Bluetooth VCIM upgrade for me! My service writer told me yesterday when I was in for the button programming that he "still hadn't heard anything back," so I casually went over his head to his service manager... who told me "sure, we can do that for you" and that this "was the first he'd heard of my request." So I guess they are actually going to do this for me, or I have made an enemy and need to go to another dealership?

06-02-2010, 09:09 PM	#289
Savage76 Drives: 2010 Red Jewel LT1 RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 51 View My Garage	FINALLY, Just got an e-mail saying they shipped my parts!!! Now I just hope my buddy has Sat free to help me install them and my heritage grill.

06-03-2010, 11:25 AM	#292
T_MECO Drives: 2013 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 386 View My Garage	#2 installed 5/20/10 __________________ http://camarorocket.blogspot.com/ http://1968firebird.blogspot.com/

06-03-2010, 11:37 AM	#293
saabsonic Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 1SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forestville, CA Posts: 50	#3 installed 6/2/10

06-03-2010, 02:52 PM	#294
GenuineGM.com Drives: 2010 CGM CamaroSS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 99	#4 installed 06/02/10 works great!!! GM did charge me the $50.00, but it love it!!! Sam

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