DIY: Installing steering wheel audio and phone controls on Camaro !

[JeffyS94]

hey, Tech Support, do I only disconnect the negative? and does it have any 'side effects' of unplugging it? Getting ready to plastidip my bezel and I'm wondering about this mod..

[Despair IX]

Originally Posted by JeffyS94

hey, Tech Support, do I only disconnect the negative? and does it have any 'side effects' of unplugging it? Getting ready to plastidip my bezel and I'm wondering about this mod..

I had a side effect today... Put bezel back on plugged everything back in then connected the battery... It's saying I need to get y airbag serviced but when I connected the cords they clicked back in. I don't know what to do?

[kountrykreation]

Any dealerships in the Houston area that might know how this is done? I'm hoping to get my 2011 LS Camaro updated w/the radio control switch (and hopefully the Onstar bluetooth). The first dealer I checked with said he didn't want to do it. After reading through this entire thread, sounds like it can be done, but finding a competent/willing shop is a challenge.

[CamaroBlue]

Originally Posted by kountrykreation

Any dealerships in the Houston area that might know how this is done? I'm hoping to get my 2011 LS Camaro updated w/the radio control switch (and hopefully the Onstar bluetooth). The first dealer I checked with said he didn't want to do it. After reading through this entire thread, sounds like it can be done, but finding a competent/willing shop is a challenge.

Munday Chevy by 45 & 1960 quoted my around $150. Bring all the documents because depending on who you talk to, they may not have a clue. I think I talked to Jason but not really sure.

[sonyb1]

Old thread, but Pohanka Chevrolet in Chantilly Va was unsuccessful with programming the BCM. They said they tried, but they could not communicate with the (after market) JVC head unit. Perhaps it doesn't work with aftermarket units . everything else works, onstar etc... but not the newky installed steering wheel control unit. This is still a great thread. Thanks.

[Tonyz28]

Question wonder if anyone can help? I upgraded my car w steering wheel controls and understand that I have to have the dealer program the car for this option but I am also instaling aftermarket radio w interface for steering wheel controls and scosche dash kit if I do tht do I still need to take my car to the dealer???

[s00pey]

Ok, dumb question time. I planned on doing this install. I put a supercharger in myself over the winter, and used the canned tune that came with it. Now the question is, once the controls are in, is it still possible for the dealer to change the computer to accept it without screwing up the canned tune? Or can the company that made the tune just change theirs to accomadate it?

[NotSS1LEnt]

If anyone is interested in doing this I have the wiring harness by ofer and the actual controls that I removed before I sold my LS. you are more than welcome to them as they are just taking up space in my garage. you can either pm me or post on here.

[Christok]

pm sent

[NotSS1LEnt]

shipped, enjoy it man!

[Superman_117]

Does anyone know any shops that have successfully done this in the Austin, TX area? I have called three dealerships and gave them the information from the first post, but all three asked looked up my vin and then said I don't have the RPO NZL and said that without it, it can't be done. If I am correct, aren't we adding that code(RPO NZL)? or is it just for certain year and trims of Camaros?

[Pagliaro]

Originally Posted by Superman_117

Does anyone know any shops that have successfully done this in the Austin, TX area? I have called three dealerships and gave them the information from the first post, but all three asked looked up my vin and then said I don't have the RPO NZL and said that without it, it can't be done. If I am correct, aren't we adding that code(RPO NZL)? or is it just for certain year and trims of Camaros?

The BCM needs to be reprogrammed to add the codes for RPO NZL is correct. You are getting run around from dealers that are not capable or don't want to do it.

I got a dealer local to me willing but they will not warranty it.

Also have a member here's company said they could do it. However I'd have to ship my BCM to him.

[Superman_117]

Originally Posted by Pagliaro

The BCM needs to be reprogrammed to add the codes for RPO NZL is correct. You are getting run around from dealers that are not capable or don't want to do it.

I got a dealer local to me willing but they will not warranty it.

Also have a member here's company said they could do it. However I'd have to ship my BCM to him.

Thanks for the heads up, Pagliaro! I will start searching outside of the Austin area then, for I have run out of Chevy dealerships to ask here.

Originally Posted by techsupport

if you want i can get with the parts guy and see what the switch and harness would cost normally together but i dont know on the labor. just dont let them get you on the fee for vci program it is only $50 from gm and then what they charge to install in your car

Has anyone done this mod in the past few months to know if the vci program is still $50 or if it has gone up or down?

[Flightwolf]

Originally Posted by Superman_117

Thanks for the heads up, Pagliaro! I will start searching outside of the Austin area then, for I have run out of Chevy dealerships to ask here.



Has anyone done this mod in the past few months to know if the vci program is still $50 or if it has gone up or down?

Just had it done last week, charged me $50. for the BCM reprogram and 1/2 hr. labor.