Official PDIM accessory from GM

[baclarsen]

Originally Posted by slick rick

I finally was able to get my radio updated It took them about 40 minutes.

Was it just a matter of finding the right software ?

[slick rick]

Originally Posted by baclarsen

Was it just a matter of finding the right software ?

Looks like it. Here is an email I got from them after I asked if they had any news about the installation:

I spoke with our service department and apparently we received some new software for our M.D.I. tool so we should be able to accommodate you.

[codeman71]

Originally Posted by slick rick

I finally was able to get my radio updated It took them about 40 minutes.

Love what you've got hanging from your mirror! Glad you were able to get it working after so much difficulty. Another bonus is you've got the latest software, so it should hopefully work well for you.

[CamaroSkooter]

So, this confirms that putting the PDIM in a non-CC equipped vehicle is just a simple install and reprogram at the dealership?

This is promising news for my sister's new Equinox

[VT2CA]

now the question is how to get the bluetooth to work with onstar so we can pair our phones as well.

[slick rick]

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

So, this confirms that putting the PDIM in a non-CC equipped vehicle is just a simple install and reprogram at the dealership?

This is promising news for my sister's new Equinox

Correct.

FYI just in case someone new is reading this:
It does not add steering wheel controls or Bluetooth support for hands free talking (only Bluetooth for streaming music)

[Iwantone2]

Thanks for all the leg-work slick!!! Some guys have all the luck...I guess I should have held on to the part for a little bit longer. Thanks again

[slick rick]

Originally Posted by Iwantone2

Thanks for all the leg-work slick!!! Some guys have all the luck...I guess I should have held on to the part for a little bit longer. Thanks again

I'm sure it helped that we were both trying to get it updated at Hibbard. I think it made them update their MDI software finally.

Thanks for your help

[Zabo]

Originally Posted by chicagojoe16

The part was 170 after tax and installation was 88 total.

Dude.. they should seriously take the dealerstock cars and plunk PDIMs in the 1SS cars they get.

Post grad I'm totally doing this.

[WyteMamba]

the pdim still says coming soon, how did you order it?

[slick rick]

Originally Posted by WyteMamba

the pdim still says coming soon, how did you order it?

Directly from the parts department of my dealer.

[WyteMamba]

any word on the gauges?

[sherifdude]

slick rick did you install your PDIM in your 1ss and did it work. to install it do i need to remove radio LIKE IN YOUR PHOTO and is the plug there for PDIM

Originally Posted by slick rick

I just got the PDIM today (#92244580). As you can see it comes with the harness that is needed to connect the PDIM. There's no way I could I have made this harness to install the PDIM I bought off ebay (http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43733). I also grabbed a picture of the PDIM accessory vs. a PDIM pulled from a 2SS. I plan to install it either tonight or tomorrow.

[Iwantone2]

sherifdude, the install for the PDIM is quite simple, only takes about 30 minutes total to take the center console apart, put the module in, and put the center console back. You do not need to remove the radio. the wiring harness that goes to the radio is already in place, near the e-brake. However, you will need to have the radio software updated so that it will recognize the PDIM.

EDIT: Page 2, post 37 has the installation instructions.