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y2k king · 01-19-2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chozn4service

Hare Chevrolet in Noblesville, IN had me up and going in 15mins and I was armed with papers from TechSupport as well and I was there first. They charged me $50 for the program.

installed in 15 mins???

NotSS1LEnt · 01-21-2011, 12:21 AM

got the switch for the steering wheel from gm parts direct, the harness from Darth (appreciate the smooth transaction btw) and snagged a brand new PDIM purchased from the dealer off of ebay for an 80 dollar buyout from a poor guy that totalled his camaro. once all parts get here I will be in business

This and threads like it are awesome, thanks to everyone who contributed to these diy threads

Darth Martel · 01-21-2011, 08:12 AM

No problem, and thanks... glad I can help out.

Darth

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011LS

got the switch for the steering wheel from gm parts direct, the harness from Darth (appreciate the smooth transaction btw) and snagged a brand new PDIM purchased from the dealer off of ebay for an 80 dollar buyout from a poor guy that totalled his camaro. once all parts get here I will be in business

This and threads like it are awesome, thanks to everyone who contributed to these diy threads

NotSS1LEnt · 01-21-2011, 02:46 PM

if anyone in the upstate sc area needs help with these mods or the abl let me know, would be happy to help someone else out

SS11 · 01-24-2011, 02:52 PM

Great post! My local dealership said it couldn't be done, after I already negotiated it in with the purchase of my 2011 1SS. Finally got them to do it after a month of persistence and details from this post. Thank you!! I now have Aux guages, PDIM, and steering wheel audio controls.

Darth Martel · 01-24-2011, 03:26 PM

HA!!! I love know-it-all asshole dealers that say something "can't be done", when it's being done everywhere but, there and being done rather easily.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS11

Great post! My local dealership said it couldn't be done, after I already negotiated it in with the purchase of my 2011 1SS. Finally got them to do it after a month of persistence and details from this post. Thank you!! I now have Aux guages, PDIM, and steering wheel audio controls.

Arjan · 02-21-2011, 09:40 PM

Ok Guy's I need help here I was told it will coast me see email:
After further review of the instructions provided, the labor charge would amount to $200.89. The cost of the parts is slightly off on the link provided. the following are the correct prices; switch - 92219336 - $49.44, and harness (auto w/paddle shift) - 92236307 - $52.46. That would bring the total parts & labor to $302.79, or $362.87 w/taxes.
The parts would need to be special ordered. Let me know if this is something you would like to have performed.

Do they try to screw me here or is this the normal price?

patrickt · 02-21-2011, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arjan

Ok Guy's I need help here I was told it will coast me see email:
After further review of the instructions provided, the labor charge would amount to $200.89. The cost of the parts is slightly off on the link provided. the following are the correct prices; switch - 92219336 - $49.44, and harness (auto w/paddle shift) - 92236307 - $52.46. That would bring the total parts & labor to $302.79, or $362.87 w/taxes.
The parts would need to be special ordered. Let me know if this is something you would like to have performed.

Do they try to screw me here or is this the normal price?

I have the parts available for (switch and harness) 65.54 plus 9.95 shipping which will save you a few bucks. Cant help with the labor unless you are local or would like to travel but it seams a bit on the high side. You can order the switch and harness here if you like or give me a call
http://www.gmpartshouseusa.com/partl...egoryID=161268

Darth Martel · 02-21-2011, 10:30 PM

if you can't do the labor yourself then be prepared to pay $99/hour for the labor. It should really only take them a half hour max to swap out the switch and replace the harness and that's if they're complete idiots. Programming the BCM is another 45 minutes so you're talking minimum of an hour and a half labor. They're trying to **** you on the parts though but, that's standard for a dealership. Never buy your parts there.

chozn4service · 02-22-2011, 03:16 AM

I installed the switch and the harness myself which is a piece of cake. If I can do it, you can do it. Just a matter of taking a small screw driver to the sides of the wheel just behind the airbag cover to release it and pop out the blank switch cap and putting in the new one and replacing the old harness with the new one. Its all plug and play and you can't mess that up and push the bag back into position. In fact the bag doesn't have to be removed, just be gentle with it. My dealer charged me $54 for the program I believe it was. I know it was less than $60 for sure. The prices I listed below I found on Chevypartsplus.com not taking anything away from anyone else, let me make that clear. Also the manual harness is slightly more than the auto.

$49.44 manual harness and auto harness is $34,95
$32.14 Switch
Camaro Steering Wheel Audio Control Switch
Camaro Steering Wheel Audio Control Switch Want to add Steering Wheel mounted Audio Controls to your Camaro? This switch together with the appropr...

y2k king · 02-22-2011, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by y2k king

i had the stealer install it. $150 out the door. he coulda hit me for 2hrs labor but only charged about 1 1/4 plus $50 for the upload.

i don't blame ya for skimmin over all these posts, but here's what i added.

ga0358 · 02-25-2011, 10:06 AM

got my parts yesterday, appointment scheduled for Monday at the dealer for the BCM update-They're charging me $95.00 for everything...not bad....

MahoneyII · 03-01-2011, 01:00 PM

Wow, just had the worst experience with my dealership. I had called before hand and explained about installing the steering wheel controls as well as a PDIM. I ask if they could update the BCM for me. Well I went in today to get it done. 2 1/2 hours later the service manager comes out and says it is impossible to reprogram the BCM. Then he told me both his tech tried and my car would accept any type of update. I explained to them how it said to do it on the PDIM instructions and what I found here. I even showed them copies where it can be a dealer install. I was then told what I was saying and showing them wasnt possible and isnt authorized by GM... I said fine and said I will go someplace else. In the end they tried to charge me $198 for the two hours they couldnt figure out what they were doing. I laughed at them and needless to say that bill isnt and wont be paid.

Ok..... sorry about the rant but I am extremely frustrated with the dealerships performance and customer relations. Not to mention thier lack of technical knowledge. I do have a question. Does anyone know a dealership near or around Lampasas Texas, where I can go and get this fixed. The closer the better but somewhere, so it all works right. Thank you.

Darth Martel · 03-01-2011, 07:40 PM

you should of charged them for wasting your time.

$198 for their incompetance? HA!!! Tell them to go F*&K themselves.

01-21-2011, 12:21 AM	#422
NotSS1LEnt Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Bright Yellow Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 109 View My Garage	waiting on parts to install got the switch for the steering wheel from gm parts direct, the harness from Darth (appreciate the smooth transaction btw) and snagged a brand new PDIM purchased from the dealer off of ebay for an 80 dollar buyout from a poor guy that totalled his camaro. once all parts get here I will be in business This and threads like it are awesome, thanks to everyone who contributed to these diy threads

02-22-2011, 03:16 AM	#430
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	I installed the switch and the harness myself which is a piece of cake. If I can do it, you can do it. Just a matter of taking a small screw driver to the sides of the wheel just behind the airbag cover to release it and pop out the blank switch cap and putting in the new one and replacing the old harness with the new one. Its all plug and play and you can't mess that up and push the bag back into position. In fact the bag doesn't have to be removed, just be gentle with it. My dealer charged me $54 for the program I believe it was. I know it was less than $60 for sure. The prices I listed below I found on Chevypartsplus.com not taking anything away from anyone else, let me make that clear. Also the manual harness is slightly more than the auto. $49.44 manual harness and auto harness is $34,95 $32.14 Switch Camaro Steering Wheel Audio Control Switch Camaro Steering Wheel Audio Control Switch Want to add Steering Wheel mounted Audio Controls to your Camaro? This switch together with the appropr... __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

02-25-2011, 10:06 AM	#432
ga0358 Drives: 2010 ABM LS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Acworth, Georgia Posts: 935 View My Garage	got my parts yesterday, appointment scheduled for Monday at the dealer for the BCM update-They're charging me $95.00 for everything...not bad.... __________________

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01-21-2011, 02:46 PM	#424
NotSS1LEnt Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Bright Yellow Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 109 View My Garage	if anyone in the upstate sc area needs help with these mods or the abl let me know, would be happy to help someone else out

01-24-2011, 02:52 PM	#425
SS11 Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 98 View My Garage	Great post! My local dealership said it couldn't be done, after I already negotiated it in with the purchase of my 2011 1SS. Finally got them to do it after a month of persistence and details from this post. Thank you!! I now have Aux guages, PDIM, and steering wheel audio controls.

02-21-2011, 09:40 PM	#427
Arjan Drives: 2019 2SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gulfport Posts: 3 View My Garage	Ok Guy's I need help here I was told it will coast me see email: After further review of the instructions provided, the labor charge would amount to $200.89. The cost of the parts is slightly off on the link provided. the following are the correct prices; switch - 92219336 - $49.44, and harness (auto w/paddle shift) - 92236307 - $52.46. That would bring the total parts & labor to $302.79, or $362.87 w/taxes. The parts would need to be special ordered. Let me know if this is something you would like to have performed. Do they try to screw me here or is this the normal price?

02-21-2011, 10:30 PM	#429
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	if you can't do the labor yourself then be prepared to pay $99/hour for the labor. It should really only take them a half hour max to swap out the switch and replace the harness and that's if they're complete idiots. Programming the BCM is another 45 minutes so you're talking minimum of an hour and a half labor. They're trying to **** you on the parts though but, that's standard for a dealership. Never buy your parts there.

03-01-2011, 01:00 PM	#433
MahoneyII Drives: 2010 V6 1LT Yellow/Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 73 View My Garage	Wow, just had the worst experience with my dealership. I had called before hand and explained about installing the steering wheel controls as well as a PDIM. I ask if they could update the BCM for me. Well I went in today to get it done. 2 1/2 hours later the service manager comes out and says it is impossible to reprogram the BCM. Then he told me both his tech tried and my car would accept any type of update. I explained to them how it said to do it on the PDIM instructions and what I found here. I even showed them copies where it can be a dealer install. I was then told what I was saying and showing them wasnt possible and isnt authorized by GM... I said fine and said I will go someplace else. In the end they tried to charge me $198 for the two hours they couldnt figure out what they were doing. I laughed at them and needless to say that bill isnt and wont be paid. Ok..... sorry about the rant but I am extremely frustrated with the dealerships performance and customer relations. Not to mention thier lack of technical knowledge. I do have a question. Does anyone know a dealership near or around Lampasas Texas, where I can go and get this fixed. The closer the better but somewhere, so it all works right. Thank you.

03-01-2011, 07:40 PM	#434
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	you should of charged them for wasting your time. $198 for their incompetance? HA!!! Tell them to go F*&K themselves.