Steering Wheel Control Question

smiledr996s · January 1, 2010

Ok I have a 2006 2500hd work truck w/ no power. Plan to add full power in the future. For now I plan to upgrade the headunit and do the door speakers when I upgrade the door panels.

I am planning on going with a kenwood HU w/ Nav. I would like to use a adapter to be able to use the steering controls. I have sourced a steering wheel w/ clockspring , Would I need to program the BCM to use the controls. Also for 2006 what is needed to have a functioning DIC?

Thanks

dlstewart01 · January 1, 2010

Ok I have a 2006 2500hd work truck w/ no power. Plan to add full power in the future. For now I plan to upgrade the headunit and do the door speakers when I upgrade the door panels.

I am planning on going with a kenwood HU w/ Nav. I would like to use a adapter to be able to use the steering controls. I have sourced a steering wheel w/ clockspring , Would I need to program the BCM to use the controls. Also for 2006 what is needed to have a functioning DIC?

Thanks

Finding a dealer to do this may take some looking. The dealer has to call the tech line to get the codes to program this. I believe GM is now charging for these codes. Some dealers will be familure with the procedure, some will not want to fool with it. I researched this a few years back. I have a lot of info in the garage. Good luck.

Did you get the right sir coil (clock spring) The 2500 part # was different than the 1500 two stage.

smiledr996s · January 1, 2010

The wheel and clock spring are from an 06 2500 as well. I was wondering if i could just swap the BCM as well from this truck to make it easierand not worry about the dealer. Then in the future when I add the power aceesories I may have less trouble?

dlstewart01 · January 1, 2010

The wheel and clock spring are from an 06 2500 as well. I was wondering if i could just swap the BCM as well from this truck to make it easierand not worry about the dealer. Then in the future when I add the power aceesories I may have less trouble?

Not sure about that. I believe it will have to be programed by the dealer to work.

Doogie · January 1, 2010

Well if your in the Houston area let me know I'll point you to the dealer that did mine. I have a 06 GMC and took it to the GMC dealer. They said it cant be done. Then took it to a buddy of mine at the Chevy dealer and they got it up and working. I enjoy that mod every time I drive my truck, its worth it

smiledr996s · January 1, 2010

Is the DIC a module or in the gauge cluster an just need the steering controls and programming to view. I have tried to search but still unclear. It seems to be easier to access/add in the 07+ trucks. Since I have an 06 what would be involved?

Since I am plan to add the steering wheel for control on the radio, I figure I might as well tackle this too. If too much trouble I will leave alone, since I have a scan guage hooked up.

thanks

Steve

dlstewart01 · January 1, 2010

Some early post on this...

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...wheel++controls

I just successfully installed the Fully functional DIC and Radio controls on my '04 crew cab. I will try to answer all questions which were raised here as briefly as possible, Ask any additional ones you may have.

First, You must get the steering wheel with controls. I believe part numbers were listed above, but bottom line, make sure you get the right color if you are ordering. The black one is called ebony. Prices vary depending on where you get them. I got mine from a salvage yard brand new for $75. Second, You must replace the clockspring with the column harness. If you have a light duty pickup, you will need part number 26101829. This is for a 2 stage air bag. If you have a heavy duty, order part number 26101828. This is for a single stage air bag. If you are unsure, take off your airbag and look to see if it has 1 or 2 pigtails connected to it. 1 is a single stage, 2 is a 2 stage. GM has reduced the number of part numbers available to simplify things. Therefore, you will get a harness equipped with an additional 8 pin connector. This is for the steering wheel speed sensor for quadrasteer. If you do not have quadrasteer, just tape it to the column and don't worry about it.

Be careful when installing the harness, there are about 14 connectors, I spent 2 hours installing the harness and wheel.

Now the part which has been the most confusing. If your truck was not equipped with rpo code (UK3) which is redundant radio controls, your body controller will not recognize or (turn on) the radio controls. In addition the instrument cluster will not recognize or turn on the DIC functionality. Therefore, your dealer will have to call the Techline Support center. This is not the same as TAC. Techline is for software, programming...etc. They need to explain what they are doing and request a 2 VCI numbers. A VCI number is a new calibration code which will allow your controllers to turn on the radio and DIC controls. They need to get a code for the IPC and one for the TBC. They will then request info from the vehicle with their Tech 2 handheld device. They then take the Tech 2 to their PC loaded with TIS2000 and perform a SPS programming function using the VCI numbers. This will load the calibration into the Tech 2. They then take the Tech 2 back to the vehicle and load the new calibration into the vehicle. They will need to go through this process twice, once for the IPC and again for the TBC using the new VCI numbers.

I personally did every part of this on my own truck today (yes, the programming also) and it does work. The Dealers do not get this request often, so probably will not know the process. Therefore, print out this message and they will then understand.

This was a quote from a previous post

smiledr996s · January 1, 2010

Thanks,

I had read through that thread, I will read again. Is there a chance that I will need a new guage cluster or just have it programmed? The salvage yard was charging $100 for steering well w/ airbag and clockspring. I may purchase the BCM for $50 and see if it makes it easier.

Edit. I might as well buy the door panels he had as well, he was worried about the cost of shipping, but then all I would have to source would be the motors and actuators for the door, which I am would be more readily found. I will am not sure if I would need a new dash harness or not. Since The BCM from the other 2500 had full options, If I dont use some of them I am not sure if it matters. AS I have a WT w/ no options.

Anyone know for a key FOB to work is that another cpu or controled in the BCM as well?

Steve