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Adding USB (PDIM) to 2011 Equinox LS

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By turnpike17
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I didnt want to pay several thousand more for the LT when all I wanted was the USB port functionality, so I figured I could install it later myself. Well after many posts on many forums, and a ton of research on camaro forums (where PDIM installation seems pretty popular) I order the PDIM (part 19202754). I couldnt find in one instance a step by step or even really a mention of someone installing the PDIM (USB) in an Equinox.

 

Once the part arrived, it of course didn't come with any instructions, and on the lone sheet of paper with it, it said the instructions can be found on the GM Service Information website, which I of course didnt have access too. After trying once at taking the radio apart and removing MOST of the center console, I still couldnt figure how this thing was supposed to work. So I gave up, went in and got back on the forums.

 

Lo and behold, for $20, through ACDELCO TDS, you can get a 3 day subscription to the GM service information website with access to as many service manuals and installation directions for as many vehicles as your hear desires (plus you can print all that you might need in the future, I just printed a ton of PDF formated versions and keep them on my computer for later use). They had the instructions for the PDIM installation, and turns out I didnt need to remove the radio and front trim, mainly just the center floor console.

 

Installation took about an hour and a half, dealer progamming took the same (probably because they had never done this before) but EVERYTHING WORKS PERFECT! The best feature of that PDIM is that it adds Bluetooth Streaming Functionality (where you can control songs from the steering wheel audio controls).

 

I have attached the PDF of the installation if anyone is interested. Sorry I didnt take any pics, it was raining during the install, and dark, so I was kind of in a hurry.

 

(I had to lower the quality of the PDF for the size requirements on here, PM with your email if you'd like the full version) I still have access to the SI website if there is anything else I can do for you guys.

Equinox PDIM Installation.pdf

Equinox PDIM Installation.pdf

Equinox PDIM Installation.pdf

Equinox PDIM Installation.pdf

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jamerk New Member

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Thanks much for the information. Any chance I might get a cleaner copy of the instructions for pulling the console apart? I have a 2011 Equinox and I want to route some wires inside the console for hard-installation of my phone cradle.

Thanks much.

Jameson

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