2012 Tahoe PPV - Add DIC Buttons

rpowell911 · March 7, 2012

Hello, Fellas.

Taking delivery of two new 2012 Tahoe Police Vehicles this month, and was wondering if anyone had added the DIC buttons to a non-DIC Tahoe?

These come with the DIC display, but not the buttons, which extend the functionality.

I see lots of DIC conversions on here regarding the Sierras and Chevy Pick-ups and such, (and stupidly even bought two of the GM kits to add this, thinking the Tahoe and Silverado parts would be the same...NOT), but I see nothing in the boards about adding the buttons to the Tahoes. I can't even find a photo of them installed; I know you can get them on the LTZ's. It even mentions them in the LTZ manual.

Anybody know if this will work, as on the Silverado-type mod, or am I just whistling Dixie?

I know I'll ahve to return the ones I've got; I just would like to make one trip to the dealer, if the right parts are available for the 2012 Tahoe.

Thanks for any help.

Rod

jdubub · March 7, 2012

As far as I know it will work. Wiring should be the same between all of gmt900 trucks and SUV's. I'm not 100% but I'm 99.9%

-Josh

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Z45 · March 8, 2012

They don't offer a DIC accessory for the Tahoe. Here is a list of all the electronic accessoriess;

Electronics

Cable - Portable Music Player

RSE - Head Restraint DVD System

RSE - Remote Control

Vehicle Security System

Wheel Theft Deterrent System

hodges25 · March 8, 2012

I seem to remember someone on this forum adding it to the suv style dash, pretty sure he did a write up on it

EDIT: http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=133732&hl=%2Bdriver+%2Binformation+%2Bcenter&fromsearch=1 check links in link lol

rpowell911 · March 9, 2012

Thanks guys.

I really appreciate the input. I thought the top line trucks, like the LTZ Tahoes, had this feature. I've even seen one photo of them installed. I've just got to make sure I get the right panel this time.

As soon as the trucks get here, I'll check for the cable, and get the trim panel ordered. I'm pretty sure the actual switch assy. is the same, so all I'll have to do is transfer it from the panels I bought to the panels I WILL buy.

Great forum. Thanks again for the help.

rpowell911 · March 9, 2012

By the way, has anybody got a factory-DIC-equipped Tahoe (??? ), 2008-2012, that would share their VIN, so that I can get the local guys to look up the part number?

If so, I promise to keep the info in strictest confidence, destroy all evidence, etc. If so, please PM me.

Thanks a bunch.

jdubub · March 9, 2012

There a few on here that will chime in if they run accross this. You could always stop by a dealer, find your dash style in the lot that has one, and get the last 8 digits of the VIN# and take it to the parts counter.

rpowell911 · March 9, 2012

Thanks, Josh. I'll give the local dealer lot a shot.

BigBlueLB756 · March 10, 2012

Don't know if this will help, but it looks like you would need the #11 display switch, along with the #17 trim plate in order to add the DIC to your Tahoes.

http://www.shopgmparts.com/parts/2011/CHEVROLET/TAHOE/LT/?siteid=214632&vehicleid=1446819&section=BODY%20HARDWARE&group=INSTRUMENT%20PANEL&subgroup=&component=&searchText=&startRow=81&maxRow=10