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firesquirt · 07-16-2010, 11:41 AM

just installed the switch and its a breeze! Thanks for the detailed instructions and pics

Steve@Subthump · 07-16-2010, 02:17 PM

I had mine programmed this week at the dealer. I bought the switches and harness and did that part myself. Then took to the dealer to ahve it programmed. Total labor was $131 including the subscription. Not bad at all IMO and it works great.

lookslikealaddin · 08-12-2010, 11:37 PM

Took mine to get installed and they cracked a coil for the airbag. Good times...

Gangster · 08-17-2010, 05:16 PM

ttt this is a good one

slick rick · 08-23-2010, 05:15 PM

TommyTSquared · 08-25-2010, 04:04 PM

Can't believe I missed out on this thread... Will be doing this as well!

Gangster · 08-26-2010, 05:32 PM

I got the parts a few weeks ago but was charged about double the prices listed in this thread. I bought them from a chevy dealer and had delivered to the ford dealer i work in. I thought i was getting a discount. seems they raped me.

am I definately going to have to bring it into a chevy dealer to program the bcm for this to work? Is there any way around that? Thanks

chozn4service · 08-28-2010, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gangster

I got the parts a few weeks ago but was charged about double the prices listed in this thread. I bought them from a chevy dealer and had delivered to the ford dealer i work in. I thought i was getting a discount. seems they raped me.

am I definately going to have to bring it into a chevy dealer to program the bcm for this to work? Is there any way around that? Thanks

I got the parts if anyone is interested. I did this mod back in May/June but I've since added the leather wheel which came with the radio control. I now have a urethan wheel with the control and harness sitting in the garage. I'll sell it for cost plus the ship which shouldn't be much.
Shoot me an email since I don't get auto updates on this forum for some reason.

Jaime068 · 09-01-2010, 11:40 PM

I've been wanting to add this to my 1LT since I got it. By the looks of it I may have to get someone to do it for me. Anyone near the Port saint lucie, Fl area wlling to help me out?? I'll order the parts, I just need someone to help me install it.

Darth Martel · 09-02-2010, 07:18 AM

It's really not that difficult Jaime. Have some faith in yourself. If you follow this DIY you shouldn't have any problems.

Jaime068 · 09-02-2010, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth Martel

It's really not that difficult Jaime. Have some faith in yourself. If you follow this DIY you shouldn't have any problems.

Well I'm 19 and I've never done any work on a car nor do I know much about them...this is my first car ever and with it I plan to learn a lot......yea by the pics it looks easy to install ima be ordering the parts soon and hopefully I can do it without messing anything up....Once installed it must be programmed in order to work right?

ShadoChaser · 09-02-2010, 06:00 PM

Correct, the dealer will have to activate it before it will work.

Jaime068 · 09-02-2010, 10:58 PM

ok im goin in to the dealer tomorrow to order the gauge pack and ask about the programming.

Darth Martel · 09-03-2010, 07:27 AM

Get a price for the programming in writing beforehand. You shouldn't pay more than $150 for this. I paid $145 for both the steering wheel controls and PDIM. :The steering wheel controls they have to reprogram the BCM(takes maybe 45 minutes($100/hr labor) and they usually have a $50 charge for accessing GM's site for the download) and with the PDIM they have to update your radio(takes like 5 minutes).

08-23-2010, 05:15 PM	#355
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09-01-2010, 11:40 PM	#359
Jaime068 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 1,317 View My Garage	I've been wanting to add this to my 1LT since I got it. By the looks of it I may have to get someone to do it for me. Anyone near the Port saint lucie, Fl area wlling to help me out?? I'll order the parts, I just need someone to help me install it. __________________

09-02-2010, 06:00 PM	#362
ShadoChaser Gamer & Ghosthunter! Drives: 2010 GCN 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 312 View My Garage	Correct, the dealer will have to activate it before it will work. __________________ Ceramic Window Tints (35%), gen5diy MyLink w/Nav, Roto-Fab CAI, Rivercity Painted Emblems

09-02-2010, 10:58 PM	#363
Jaime068 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 1,317 View My Garage	ok im goin in to the dealer tomorrow to order the gauge pack and ask about the programming. __________________

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Gangster Camaro Crazy Drives: 2010 1SS/RS IBM/Grey M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Westchester,New York Posts: 202	I got the parts a few weeks ago but was charged about double the prices listed in this thread. I bought them from a chevy dealer and had delivered to the ford dealer i work in. I thought i was getting a discount. seems they raped me. am I definately going to have to bring it into a chevy dealer to program the bcm for this to work? Is there any way around that? Thanks

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Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	It's really not that difficult Jaime. Have some faith in yourself. If you follow this DIY you shouldn't have any problems.

09-03-2010, 07:27 AM	#364
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	Get a price for the programming in writing beforehand. You shouldn't pay more than $150 for this. I paid $145 for both the steering wheel controls and PDIM. :The steering wheel controls they have to reprogram the BCM(takes maybe 45 minutes($100/hr labor) and they usually have a $50 charge for accessing GM's site for the download) and with the PDIM they have to update your radio(takes like 5 minutes).