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AhX · 03-26-2011, 03:20 PM

Anyone know where the other end of the signal wire terminates? I am trying to tap into it. I assume it has to go to the radio but I do not see any SWC in the diagram.

Cyberbumble · 03-26-2011, 06:32 PM

All I have to say is ...thanks. I installed the controls today and everything seems fine. Only have to go program my radio now. Again much thanks!

patrickt · 03-27-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

Thank you for your great site and products. Quick question though, since I want to get an OnStar module for bluetooth calling, would the normal PDIM you sell on your site work or do I need a special one that works with the OnStar module?

The PDIM and the onstar module work indepentant of one another so the same one is used either way. Thank you for your kind words as well

nukemustang · 04-19-2011, 02:13 PM

Okay I got the parts to install the steering wheel controls and the PDIM module yesterday from FedEx, and like a kid on christmas installed them following this website and the suppied instructions for the PDIM. Now the car is making the "ding, ding, ding" chime at random times while driving along and the DIC asks me to roll down and up the drivers window everytime I start the car.

I did disconnect the battery before I started this project and I have no warning lights or idiot lights on the dash and no other instructions/warnings in the DIC. The steering wheel switches do light up, so there is power available to them.

I called the dealer this morning to "schedule" an appointment, but they are not going to be able to see me until next Monday.

Anyone else have issues like this?? I am thinking of uninstalling the one that is causing the chime but I am not sure which one it is.

Thanks!!

slick rick · 04-19-2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nukemustang

Okay I got the parts to install the steering wheel controls and the PDIM module yesterday from FedEx, and like a kid on christmas installed them following this website and the suppied instructions for the PDIM. Now the car is making the "ding, ding, ding" chime at random times while driving along and the DIC asks me to roll down and up the drivers window everytime I start the car.

I did disconnect the battery before I started this project and I have no warning lights or idiot lights on the dash and no other instructions/warnings in the DIC. The steering wheel switches do light up, so there is power available to them.

I called the dealer this morning to "schedule" an appointment, but they are not going to be able to see me until next Monday.

Anyone else have issues like this?? I am thinking of uninstalling the one that is causing the chime but I am not sure which one it is.

Thanks!!

Disconnecting the battery for an extended period of time will require you to reprogram the windows when you connect it back.

Have you reprogrammed the windows?

The manual explains how to do this

nukemustang · 04-19-2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick rick

Disconnecting the battery for an extended period of time will require you to reprogram the windows when you connect it back.

Have you reprogrammed the windows?

The manual explains how to do this

I am going out to the parking lot right now to do this, we will see if that helps with the chims!! Thanks for this piece of info too!!

bigwayne3000 · 04-20-2011, 10:27 AM

Once I disconnect the battery, I dont have to worry about the airbag right? I dont want to be working and than have my face destroyed when the airbag goes off. Im going to be installing the wheel controls tomorrow hopefully.

nukemustang · 04-20-2011, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

Once I disconnect the battery, I dont have to worry about the airbag right? I dont want to be working and than have my face destroyed when the airbag goes off. Im going to be installing the wheel controls tomorrow hopefully.

This is a true statement. However, I was still very careful when I was pulling it off the wheel and when I was pulling the two plugs off the back of the airbag itself. The instructions in this thread are spot on, the scarest part for me was pulling the silver trim ring off the steering wheel. It is only plastic and I did not feel like cracking it or breaking it in half.

the random chimes stopped too!!!

=Stephens= · 04-20-2011, 11:48 AM

So, I got mine installed and went to my stealership to get the BCM programmed. They said it should be illegal that we have the PDF of how to do it.LOL, I said its the internet, you can find anything online.

So it took them an hour to program it. They charged me 50.00 for the call the GM, and an hour labor ($80.00), so it cost me 130.00 to get it done. I'm ok with that, because my LS is still cheaper than the LT and now I have the controls.

I like that now I can adjust the volume, skip tracks on cds, scan stations, and change the source. I haven't used the onstar from it yet. But it was worth spending the money to do.

nukemustang · 04-20-2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =Stephens=

So, I got mine installed and went to my stealership to get the BCM programmed. They said it should be illegal that we have the PDF of how to do it.LOL, I said its the internet, you can find anything online.

So it took them an hour to program it. They charged me 50.00 for the call the GM, and an hour labor ($80.00), so it cost me 130.00 to get it done. I'm ok with that, because my LS is still cheaper than the LT and now I have the controls.

I like that now I can adjust the volume, skip tracks on cds, scan stations, and change the source. I haven't used the onstar from it yet. But it was worth spending the money to do.

Hell, I am SUPER happy to have at least the PIC#/Bulletin # so they don't spend 3 hours trying to find just this info. I happened to ask on of the service advisors the other day about programming the BCM and Radio and he looked at me like I was stupid. So I have an appointment for Monday and I am taking the instructions that came with my PDIM and the .pdf for the steering wheel install and hope that a smarter tech can figure it out. If not, let me borrow the GM tools and I will program it myself!!

bigwayne3000 · 04-20-2011, 11:09 PM

When I disconnect the battery, do I need to disconnect both the +/- or can I just disconnect the + and be ok? Also will I need to do a reset of anything ie. windows etc? How long after its disconnected can I begin to work, should I wait any period of time?

=Stephens= · 04-21-2011, 02:18 AM

I did just the negative. It only took me about 20 minutes to do. Don't wait, just do em. And reconnect. No reprogramming for anything.

melody301 · 04-21-2011, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =Stephens=

I did just the negative. It only took me about 20 minutes to do. Don't wait, just do em. And reconnect. No reprogramming for anything.

Ditto I did mine in about 30 minutes and no reprogramming required.

nukemustang · 04-26-2011, 09:52 PM

So, after keeping my car nearly two full days I have steering wheel radio control switches that work and a non-function USB port in the console

.... I know the USB has power as it will charge my Garmin Edge 500, but it does not recognize when you plug in any kind of iPod/iPhone....

04-19-2011, 02:13 PM	#480
nukemustang Drives: 2017 Raptor, 2017 SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 277	Issues after installation, but before programming... Okay I got the parts to install the steering wheel controls and the PDIM module yesterday from FedEx, and like a kid on christmas installed them following this website and the suppied instructions for the PDIM. Now the car is making the "ding, ding, ding" chime at random times while driving along and the DIC asks me to roll down and up the drivers window everytime I start the car. I did disconnect the battery before I started this project and I have no warning lights or idiot lights on the dash and no other instructions/warnings in the DIC. The steering wheel switches do light up, so there is power available to them. I called the dealer this morning to "schedule" an appointment, but they are not going to be able to see me until next Monday. Anyone else have issues like this?? I am thinking of uninstalling the one that is causing the chime but I am not sure which one it is. Thanks!!

04-26-2011, 09:52 PM	#490
nukemustang Drives: 2017 Raptor, 2017 SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 277	Frustrated in paradise.... So, after keeping my car nearly two full days I have steering wheel radio control switches that work and a non-function USB port in the console .... I know the USB has power as it will charge my Garmin Edge 500, but it does not recognize when you plug in any kind of iPod/iPhone.... __________________ Saving for: 2019 ZL1 convertible..... SOLD:2016 2SS Red Hot Convertible with black metallic rally stripes SOLD:2011 Silver Ice Metallic 1SS/RS Convertible. Completed modifications: installed factory HUD, deleted AFM/DOD, Dynatech LT coated headers with high flow cats, Solo Cat back exhaust, CAI inc. intake, Vmax ported TB, SIM quarter flares/splash guards, steering wheel radio controls, PDIM iPod interface in center console, RX catch can, JRE cold air scoop, windshield washer bottle relocation.

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03-26-2011, 03:20 PM	#477
AhX Drives: 2010 2SS IOM\IOM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 163	Anyone know where the other end of the signal wire terminates? I am trying to tap into it. I assume it has to go to the radio but I do not see any SWC in the diagram.

03-26-2011, 06:32 PM	#478
Cyberbumble Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 9 View My Garage	All I have to say is ...thanks. I installed the controls today and everything seems fine. Only have to go program my radio now. Again much thanks!

04-20-2011, 10:27 AM	#483
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	Once I disconnect the battery, I dont have to worry about the airbag right? I dont want to be working and than have my face destroyed when the airbag goes off. Im going to be installing the wheel controls tomorrow hopefully.

04-20-2011, 11:48 AM	#485
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	So, I got mine installed and went to my stealership to get the BCM programmed. They said it should be illegal that we have the PDF of how to do it.LOL, I said its the internet, you can find anything online. So it took them an hour to program it. They charged me 50.00 for the call the GM, and an hour labor ($80.00), so it cost me 130.00 to get it done. I'm ok with that, because my LS is still cheaper than the LT and now I have the controls. I like that now I can adjust the volume, skip tracks on cds, scan stations, and change the source. I haven't used the onstar from it yet. But it was worth spending the money to do.

04-20-2011, 11:09 PM	#487
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	When I disconnect the battery, do I need to disconnect both the +/- or can I just disconnect the + and be ok? Also will I need to do a reset of anything ie. windows etc? How long after its disconnected can I begin to work, should I wait any period of time?

04-21-2011, 02:18 AM	#488
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	I did just the negative. It only took me about 20 minutes to do. Don't wait, just do em. And reconnect. No reprogramming for anything.