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slick rick · 06-07-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rshep

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

No, you need to replace the Onstar module with a Bluetooth enabled version: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=300

The PDIM only allows for streaming music via Bluetooth, not hands free phone.

schlauge · 06-11-2010, 07:36 PM

OK This looks like a great upgrade...I have an LS ...with just a aux port...does this mean I would need to also put the steering wheel controls into my steering wheel....if so where can i get those parts

schlauge · 06-11-2010, 07:44 PM

ok I found this
http://chevypartsplus.com/product_in...-switch-p-8497

is that what I need to control the Iphone from my steering wheel.....I know the phone portion will not work until I get the onstar bluestooth box though

slick rick · 06-11-2010, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schlauge

OK This looks like a great upgrade...I have an LS ...with just a aux port...does this mean I would need to also put the steering wheel controls into my steering wheel....if so where can i get those parts

You can control the PDIM (USB port) from the radio without steering wheel controls. But yes, you can also add the steering wheel controls to control the radio.

Quote:

Originally Posted by schlauge

ok I found this
http://chevypartsplus.com/product_in...-switch-p-8497

is that what I need to control the Iphone from my steering wheel.....I know the phone portion will not work until I get the onstar bluestooth box though

Yes, you need the switch but you also need the harness. The harness you need depends on if you have an automatic or manual transmission car.

Auto: http://chevypartsplus.com/product_in...tomatic-p-8499
Manual: http://chevypartsplus.com/product_in...-manual-p-8498

Addind the steering wheel controls also requires a software update to your car to "activate" them: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73511

schlauge · 06-13-2010, 08:47 PM

Awesome thanks slick

LoneStar · 09-09-2010, 12:47 PM

To OP: Where/when did you use the 9/32 socket?

Chobbs11 · 09-11-2010, 07:51 AM

Cool thread! One thing that I wanted with my Ls was the Bluetooth hands free feature and was told it cannot be done! Well now I know it can. Thanks

ShadoChaser · 09-11-2010, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chobbs11

Cool thread! One thing that I wanted with my Ls was the Bluetooth hands free feature and was told it cannot be done! Well now I know it can. Thanks

The PDIM module only adds the bluetooth audio streaming (on all models) & USB, it does not add the Hands Free feature for the phone.

For that you need a Onstar Module with Bluetooth.

ShadoChaser

Edge.128 · 09-20-2010, 02:58 PM

what are you guys paying to get the software update? and about how long does it take?

slick rick · 09-20-2010, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edge.128

what are you guys paying to get the software update? and about how long does it take?

It should take less than an hour to update. At most your dealer will charge you for an hour (I think going rates are $90+/hour).

Edge.128 · 09-21-2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick rick

It should take less than an hour to update. At most your dealer will charge you for an hour (I think going rates are $90+/hour).

ok that seems to be about right with what my dealer has told me. just wanted to make sure i was on the right path. thanks.

jtzako · 09-22-2010, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Edge.128

ok that seems to be about right with what my dealer has told me. just wanted to make sure i was on the right path. thanks.

Cost me $40 to get the update and they had not done it before... I would definitely not pay $90 for it.

2010IBMSS · 10-15-2010, 03:58 PM

installed mine...gonna see how it goes now with the dealership.....

Edge.128 · 10-15-2010, 03:59 PM

cool keep us up to date

09-20-2010, 02:58 PM	#37
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10-15-2010, 03:59 PM	#42
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06-11-2010, 07:36 PM	#30
schlauge Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: May 2010 Location: FL Posts: 28	OK This looks like a great upgrade...I have an LS ...with just a aux port...does this mean I would need to also put the steering wheel controls into my steering wheel....if so where can i get those parts

06-11-2010, 07:44 PM	#31
schlauge Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: May 2010 Location: FL Posts: 28	ok I found this http://chevypartsplus.com/product_in...-switch-p-8497 is that what I need to control the Iphone from my steering wheel.....I know the phone portion will not work until I get the onstar bluestooth box though

06-13-2010, 08:47 PM	#33
schlauge Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: May 2010 Location: FL Posts: 28	Awesome thanks slick

09-09-2010, 12:47 PM	#34
LoneStar Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,446	To OP: Where/when did you use the 9/32 socket?

09-11-2010, 07:51 AM	#35
Chobbs11 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro LS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 361	Cool thread! One thing that I wanted with my Ls was the Bluetooth hands free feature and was told it cannot be done! Well now I know it can. Thanks

10-15-2010, 03:58 PM	#41
2010IBMSS Drives: 2010 camaro SS RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: (915) TX Posts: 645	installed mine...gonna see how it goes now with the dealership.....