HELP!!!!! Install of Steering Wheel Controls and PDIM - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MahoneyII · 03-02-2011, 03:00 PM

Ok, I installed the Steering Controls and PDIM into my Camaro LT and took it to my local dealership to get them to function. Well the first dealership stated what I was doing was impossible. I then called two other dealerships and was then told that they had no such update and there was no way to make these items work in my car. I have seen several other people do this install and they function just fine. I need some help please.

Darth Martel · 03-02-2011, 03:12 PM

Find a service department not full of retards.

Either that or print out the directions from the threads you've seen and take those in.

Other than that, I'm not sure what you want us to do for you.

MahoneyII · 03-02-2011, 03:16 PM

Darth, Here is the sad thing, not only did I have copies of the instructions and discussions but I had several copies of the instructions. Then I called two other local dealerships and was told not possible. I agree they are idiots but I am kind of at a loss for where to go now.

slick rick · 03-02-2011, 04:43 PM

Confirmed dealers in Texas (as reported by other forums members) for Steering Wheel Controls are

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=335
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=14
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=413

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* Friendly Chevrolet - Dallas, TX ($243)
* Allen Samuels - Waco, TX ($50.93 out the door)
* Rudolph Chevrolet - El Paso, TX (paid $141 out the door to get both PDIM, and steering wheel controls programmed)
* Norman Frede - Webster, Texas

MahoneyII · 03-02-2011, 05:19 PM

Thanks Slick Rick. Will have to give the closest a call. Appreciate the help.

Darth Martel · 03-02-2011, 09:59 PM

After you get it done I would drive to the shop you brought it to originally and show them. I would also give them this short speech. "Hey, remember me? Yeah, remember you telling me that this couldn't be done(point to mods and demonstrate)? I drove to the land of make believe and this weird guy came out with a wand, I think his name was Potter or Gandalf or something, and as if by magic, my car now had these options I wanted you guys to install. And oh yeah, by the way, you guys are ****ing idiots and you will NEVER see this car, any other car of mine, or any car that belongs to anybody I know, EVER again. You guys are a total disgrace to General Motors, Texas, and anybody that calls themselves a mechanic. Have a nice day." And then just drive the **** off.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 03-02-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth Martel

After you get it done I would drive to the shop you brought it to originally and show them. I would also give them this short speech. "Hey, remember me? Yeah, remember you telling me that this couldn't be done(point to mods and demonstrate)? I drove to the land of make believe and this weird guy came out with a wand, I think his name was Potter or Gandalf or something, and as if by magic, my car now had these options I wanted you guys to install. And oh yeah, by the way, you guys are ****ing idiots and you will NEVER see this car, any other car of mine, or any car that belongs to anybody I know, EVER again. You guys are a total disgrace to General Motors, Texas, and anybody that calls themselves a mechanic. Have a nice day." And then just drive the **** off.

I am with you Darth, That was what i was told on the HUD.

MahoneyII · 03-03-2011, 12:06 AM

Ok 2SSRS.... Now you got me scared... my next project was the HUD... Hmmm guess I will wait a few on that one. At least till this local dealership removes thier head from thier ass. LOL Really this dealership irritated me beyond belief. So bad I actually got ahold of the regional manager and am supposed to go back friday for a sit down with him, the local owner and service manager. I guess the fact that I sent him a copy of the instructions, pictures and the discussions found here, kind of made a statement. Of course it helps this is a really small town too ( Because word of mouth here is everything!)

patrickt · 03-09-2011, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MahoneyII

Ok 2SSRS.... Now you got me scared... my next project was the HUD... Hmmm guess I will wait a few on that one. At least till this local dealership removes thier head from thier ass. LOL Really this dealership irritated me beyond belief. So bad I actually got ahold of the regional manager and am supposed to go back friday for a sit down with him, the local owner and service manager. I guess the fact that I sent him a copy of the instructions, pictures and the discussions found here, kind of made a statement. Of course it helps this is a really small town too ( Because word of mouth here is everything!)

Well you dont have to worry with the huid because with 2SSRS harness and the parts from me the hud is plug and play. You dont need the dealer. As for the steering wheel controls here is a copy of the GM bulletin from GM that tells dealers yes it can be done and how to do it.

Buffnshine · 03-09-2011, 01:04 AM

good info

MahoneyII · 03-09-2011, 01:25 AM

Patrickt.... Thanks for the info, it will help alot I know it will... I am going back to the dealer tomorrow to have them work on the steering controls. After a long meet with the local owner and service manager, they let me (supervised by a tech) see if I could get my PDIM working using thier scan software and laptop. Funny thing in less then 5 minutes I was in and downloading, due to thier slow internet it took 30 minutes total. But I got the PDIM to work the first time. All I did was follow the directions. After embarassing the Service Manager I was asked to stop and step away. Then was told they cant do the steering controls. But the owner asked me to come back tomorrow with the instructions (using the ones you provided) and asked me to give a class to the techs on how to do it. The sad thing is I wrote the reprogramming for my Ford F150 and the dealerships are owned by the same people. But they wanted to play games. The plus is anyone else who uses my local dealership wont have problems and I get the install and service free for doing the class. Anyways I will have to send you a PM in a few in refernce the HUD parts... Gotta get the full price so I can work it in. I appreciate everyones help and will keep you all updated. I will post pics soon too of all the mods I am doing.

Darth Martel · 03-09-2011, 07:19 AM

Is anybody else picturing Cooter from the Dukes of Hazard as the service tech during Mahoney's tale?

patrickt · 03-09-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MahoneyII

Patrickt.... Thanks for the info, it will help alot I know it will... I am going back to the dealer tomorrow to have them work on the steering controls. After a long meet with the local owner and service manager, they let me (supervised by a tech) see if I could get my PDIM working using thier scan software and laptop. Funny thing in less then 5 minutes I was in and downloading, due to thier slow internet it took 30 minutes total. But I got the PDIM to work the first time. All I did was follow the directions. After embarassing the Service Manager I was asked to stop and step away. Then was told they cant do the steering controls. But the owner asked me to come back tomorrow with the instructions (using the ones you provided) and asked me to give a class to the techs on how to do it. The sad thing is I wrote the reprogramming for my Ford F150 and the dealerships are owned by the same people. But they wanted to play games. The plus is anyone else who uses my local dealership wont have problems and I get the install and service free for doing the class. Anyways I will have to send you a PM in a few in refernce the HUD parts... Gotta get the full price so I can work it in. I appreciate everyones help and will keep you all updated. I will post pics soon too of all the mods I am doing.

Your welcome buddy I am happy to help be sure to keep us all posted on how you make out

chevyswagger · 03-24-2011, 12:19 AM

anyone looking to buy the pdim kit hit me up i bought it and installed it but im gonna go with an aftermarket stereo i think so pm me an offer looking for about 150 shipped

03-02-2011, 03:00 PM	#1
MahoneyII Drives: 2010 V6 1LT Yellow/Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 73 View My Garage	HELP!!!!! Install of Steering Wheel Controls and PDIM Ok, I installed the Steering Controls and PDIM into my Camaro LT and took it to my local dealership to get them to function. Well the first dealership stated what I was doing was impossible. I then called two other dealerships and was then told that they had no such update and there was no way to make these items work in my car. I have seen several other people do this install and they function just fine. I need some help please.

03-09-2011, 01:04 AM	#10
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,589 View My Garage	good info __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels

03-24-2011, 12:19 AM	#14
chevyswagger Drives: 2011 camaro rs v6 dohc Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: tucson az Posts: 45 View My Garage	anyone looking to buy the pdim kit hit me up i bought it and installed it but im gonna go with an aftermarket stereo i think so pm me an offer looking for about 150 shipped __________________

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03-02-2011, 03:12 PM	#2
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	Find a service department not full of retards. Either that or print out the directions from the threads you've seen and take those in. Other than that, I'm not sure what you want us to do for you.

03-02-2011, 03:16 PM	#3
MahoneyII Drives: 2010 V6 1LT Yellow/Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 73 View My Garage	Darth, Here is the sad thing, not only did I have copies of the instructions and discussions but I had several copies of the instructions. Then I called two other local dealerships and was told not possible. I agree they are idiots but I am kind of at a loss for where to go now.

03-02-2011, 05:19 PM	#5
MahoneyII Drives: 2010 V6 1LT Yellow/Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 73 View My Garage	Thanks Slick Rick. Will have to give the closest a call. Appreciate the help.

03-02-2011, 09:59 PM	#6
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	After you get it done I would drive to the shop you brought it to originally and show them. I would also give them this short speech. "Hey, remember me? Yeah, remember you telling me that this couldn't be done(point to mods and demonstrate)? I drove to the land of make believe and this weird guy came out with a wand, I think his name was Potter or Gandalf or something, and as if by magic, my car now had these options I wanted you guys to install. And oh yeah, by the way, you guys are **ing idiots and you will NEVER see this car, any other car of mine, or any car that belongs to anybody I know, EVER again. You guys are a total disgrace to General Motors, Texas, and anybody that calls themselves a mechanic. Have a nice day." And then just drive the ** off.

03-03-2011, 12:06 AM	#8
MahoneyII Drives: 2010 V6 1LT Yellow/Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 73 View My Garage	Ok 2SSRS.... Now you got me scared... my next project was the HUD... Hmmm guess I will wait a few on that one. At least till this local dealership removes thier head from thier ass. LOL Really this dealership irritated me beyond belief. So bad I actually got ahold of the regional manager and am supposed to go back friday for a sit down with him, the local owner and service manager. I guess the fact that I sent him a copy of the instructions, pictures and the discussions found here, kind of made a statement. Of course it helps this is a really small town too ( Because word of mouth here is everything!)

03-09-2011, 01:25 AM	#11
MahoneyII Drives: 2010 V6 1LT Yellow/Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 73 View My Garage	Patrickt.... Thanks for the info, it will help alot I know it will... I am going back to the dealer tomorrow to have them work on the steering controls. After a long meet with the local owner and service manager, they let me (supervised by a tech) see if I could get my PDIM working using thier scan software and laptop. Funny thing in less then 5 minutes I was in and downloading, due to thier slow internet it took 30 minutes total. But I got the PDIM to work the first time. All I did was follow the directions. After embarassing the Service Manager I was asked to stop and step away. Then was told they cant do the steering controls. But the owner asked me to come back tomorrow with the instructions (using the ones you provided) and asked me to give a class to the techs on how to do it. The sad thing is I wrote the reprogramming for my Ford F150 and the dealerships are owned by the same people. But they wanted to play games. The plus is anyone else who uses my local dealership wont have problems and I get the install and service free for doing the class. Anyways I will have to send you a PM in a few in refernce the HUD parts... Gotta get the full price so I can work it in. I appreciate everyones help and will keep you all updated. I will post pics soon too of all the mods I am doing.

03-09-2011, 07:19 AM	#12
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	Is anybody else picturing Cooter from the Dukes of Hazard as the service tech during Mahoney's tale?