DIC update requests

[Waco]

It's a software driven LCD right? Surely someone has the smarts to tap into the code (like many a registry edit/HTML code/ECM/PCM flash) and make it do what they want...just a matter of time no?

Or for that matter, until an aftermarket, fully customizable replacement DIC comes along.

[Black_2SS]

Originally Posted by Waco

It's a software driven LCD right? Surely someone has the smarts to tap into the code (like many a registry edit/HTML code/ECM/PCM flash) and make it do what they want...just a matter of time no?

Or for that matter, until an aftermarket, fully customizable replacement DIC comes along.

I asked the same questions a while back in the audio whatever group. I got this reply from someone. Basically it is possible for for anyone other than GM it would be really really difficult. But man would it be nice!!!

"All of the data is on the vehicle bus, so it is there, but in each module, there are settings for what module listens to what particular vehicle message and if the module isn't on the list for a message, it ignores it. So, I think the DIC since it isn't displaying the temperature, isn't looking for that particular message, so it would be fairly difficult to hack into the lower-level code and make that change in the DIC.

The software is definitely updatable, but generally only by using the TechTool. It has to get the modules into a special programming state so they're ready to receive the new data. I also have no idea in what language or what program those engineers wrote the DIC or radio code in.

As for the locks, that's controlled by the body control module I believe. That's probably an easier change to make, but may be a bit difficult to do without the source code."

[jtzako]

I'd be happy with being able to customize a screen with info the DIC is already 'listening' to. The rest would be nice someday if possible though.

[PDelena]

Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

I'm 58....my wife has commented more than once that she'd like my DIC updated.

As long as she updates it and doesn't upgrade to a newer model.

[05mbm]

Originally Posted by Big Brunsy

Never happen. It's not completely accurate. it only takes your avg MPG and divides it by how many gallons are left in your tank. If it told you that you had x number of miles left to go, you could easily run out with say 25 miles left. I've never seen a vehicle tell you how many miles you have left after the low fuel indicator came on. Just never drop below a 1/4 tank and you won't have that problem. It's bad for ur fuel pump anyhow

Both of my GTO's showed how many miles you had left once the low level fuel came on. If I remember correctly it always came on when I had 2 gallons left in the tank. would always say 39 miles left. Which is pretty accurate seeing how I averaged 18.5 mpg in both of them when I was doing my normal day to day driving. I have only see my low level come on once in my camaro and was a little disappointed when it didn't say how many miles left until empty.

[brantley847]

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

what next, DIC with Audio alerts?

"hey you, driver, you'll be outta gas in 20 miles"

"hey you driver, your avergae mpg is 20, 22, 17, 19. 24, 21, 11, 28, 33, 88, 12, 34, 12,......... tired of me yet?"

"hey you driver, you have driven 22 miles and you now accumulated 3000 total miles and you need an oil and filter change now" "You have just gone over 3100 miles and you need your car serviced as soon as possible" "You have logged 3200 miles and you MUST service your car immediately!"

"hey driver, you are lazy!"

bravo sir... bravo

[tramtwo]

Originally Posted by PDelena

As long as she updates it and doesn't upgrade to a newer model.

Seriously?

[67 Convertible]

A 2 year old thread rears it's ugly head again......................

[VTXrider]

Instant MPGs it's been on every car I've had or rented for at least a decade. Actually all cars I've owned have had it.