2007 SLE DIC Upgrade

[Gray Ghost]

Thanks Daddy for the post I'm new to this forum but not to GM! I just got my 08 Silverado LT on 06/17/08 and I checked and there is a plug back there. I will be calling the local dealers to see who has it in stock. I was bummed that I didn't have the DIC at first. Now if only I could get the remote start.

 

 

 

Check out post # 266 above. Might save ya some money.

 

 

 

Or shop GMaccessories strore website 81.00

[B-Dawg]

I wanted to say thanks Daddy and everyone for this VALUABLE info! The local dealer had it in stock so I got mine up and running this morning.

 

 

 

Now, I'm going to tackle the steering wheel radio controls next.

[Gray Ghost]

I should get my DIC upgrade tomorrow for a second time....This time I know how to install it....I should have em in after I get done work at 6pm. Then gotta work on setting up my new building out back that just got delivered....

[puttnutz]

i got my DIC switch last week and installed it in a few minutes. unfortunately, gm parts direct canceled the dash trim, so i had the switch and not the proper trim. i know a few people had been talking about cutting the opening in the old piece, so I went ahead and gave it a shot. i consider myself a pretty handy person so i got the dremel out and went to town. i think i did about the best job i could and it still looks like shite, so i would recommend to everyone just to by the correct piece for $25 and have it looking like it belongs.

it sounds like mine was canceled because they discontinued the old part #. i need to look further into it though because i want to reorder the part and scrap the old one i cut out.

[Gray Ghost]

Here is a link where you can still get the DIC plus dash panel for 81.00

 

 

http://gmaccessoriesstore.com/driver-infor...268_269_278_284

[Gray Ghost]

Well Daddy, I finally got my part back today. It was actually the exact same one they shipped before. I looked under their shipping label and found where I wrote a return address on the box. Anyway, pulled panel off, removed DIC plug and headlight module, placed headlight module in new panel, plugged in DIC, snapped new panel back in Whala! Five minutes and I have access to everything Tire Pressure, Trip, Instant Fuel mileage, engine hours, Oil life, set up entry and exit lighting options, door lock options, chime volume etc. I love it!!!! Thanks daddy.

[blackbay2005]

Well Daddy, I finally got my part back today. It was actually the exact same one they shipped before. I looked under their shipping label and found where I wrote a return address on the box. Anyway, pulled panel off, removed DIC plug and headlight module, placed headlight module in new panel, plugged in DIC, snapped new panel back in Whala! Five minutes and I have access to everything Tire Pressure, Trip, Instant Fuel mileage, engine hours, Oil life, set up entry and exit lighting options, door lock options, chime volume etc. I love it!!!! Thanks daddy.

 

Where do you find the Instant Fuel Milage? I can only find Average Fuel Economy!

Maybe cause its a 4.8L?

[Gray Ghost]

Well Daddy, I finally got my part back today. It was actually the exact same one they shipped before. I looked under their shipping label and found where I wrote a return address on the box. Anyway, pulled panel off, removed DIC plug and headlight module, placed headlight module in new panel, plugged in DIC, snapped new panel back in Whala! Five minutes and I have access to everything Tire Pressure, Trip, Instant Fuel mileage, engine hours, Oil life, set up entry and exit lighting options, door lock options, chime volume etc. I love it!!!! Thanks daddy.

 

Where do you find the Instant Fuel Milage? I can only find Average Fuel Economy!

Maybe cause its a 4.8L?

 

 

 

I stand corrected...Your right blackbay....I only get the average as well....I believe that is the only thing I dont get other than v4 mode like my wifes tahoe due to having the 4.8 as well...Maybe the instant is only for the 5.3l with v4mode..bet ya....

[BigJayDogg3]

Well Daddy, I finally got my part back today. It was actually the exact same one they shipped before. I looked under their shipping label and found where I wrote a return address on the box. Anyway, pulled panel off, removed DIC plug and headlight module, placed headlight module in new panel, plugged in DIC, snapped new panel back in Whala! Five minutes and I have access to everything Tire Pressure, Trip, Instant Fuel mileage, engine hours, Oil life, set up entry and exit lighting options, door lock options, chime volume etc. I love it!!!! Thanks daddy.

 

Where do you find the Instant Fuel Milage? I can only find Average Fuel Economy!

Maybe cause its a 4.8L?

 

 

 

I stand corrected...Your right blackbay....I only get the average as well....I believe that is the only thing I dont get other than v4 mode like my wifes tahoe due to having the 4.8 as well...Maybe the instant is only for the 5.3l with v4mode..bet ya....

 

 

I thought all 5.3s GMT-900s had AFM.

[miramballer]

Well, first off I want to thank Daddy for starting this thread and opening everyones eyes to this upgrade. I also want to thank BloodRedSilverado for showing the cheaper way to get this install. I just wanted to tell everyone that I ordered the panel and switch separetly but both on gmpartsdirect.com With shipping it came out to be $55.00. Now I did just buy this truck, but I can gaurantee that I will never, ever find as sweet an upgrade for 55 bucks as we all have here. Supremely easy install and another satisfied DIC upgrade!!

[slimjim2525]

Well Daddy, I finally got my part back today. It was actually the exact same one they shipped before. I looked under their shipping label and found where I wrote a return address on the box. Anyway, pulled panel off, removed DIC plug and headlight module, placed headlight module in new panel, plugged in DIC, snapped new panel back in Whala! Five minutes and I have access to everything Tire Pressure, Trip, Instant Fuel mileage, engine hours, Oil life, set up entry and exit lighting options, door lock options, chime volume etc. I love it!!!! Thanks daddy.

 

Where do you find the Instant Fuel Milage? I can only find Average Fuel Economy!

Maybe cause its a 4.8L?

 

 

 

I stand corrected...Your right blackbay....I only get the average as well....I believe that is the only thing I dont get other than v4 mode like my wifes tahoe due to having the 4.8 as well...Maybe the instant is only for the 5.3l with v4mode..bet ya....

 

This is correct. The 4.8's don't have AFM, so you will not get instant economy on the DIC.

[sgrah230]

Daddy,

 

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. This is by far the best and easiest mod I have stumbled across. I was kind of disappointed when I bought my truck because it did not have the DIC on it. I will order the switch and then try to cut out the whole...all I can say is that I hope I have the patience to do that fine cutting.

 

Thanks again.

Scott

[tobias]

Daddy,

 

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. This is by far the best and easiest mod I have stumbled across. I was kind of disappointed when I bought my truck because it did not have the DIC on it. I will order the switch and then try to cut out the whole...all I can say is that I hope I have the patience to do that fine cutting.

 

Thanks again.

Scott

 

[sgrah230]

Miramballer,

 

I found the switches on gmpartsdirect, but there are two. One for the Sierra and one for the Silverado.

 

Description Year MSRP Price Your Price

Switch, silverado 2007 $23.61 $14.00

 

Switch, sierra 2007 $43.72 $25.92

 

I am not sure why the Silverado switch is more expensive. I am assuming that they are the same switches, so why is one more expensive? I have a Sierra, so I should be able to order the Silverado switch and it will work just the same...correct?

 

Thanks...I just don't want to order something that will not work.

Scott

[sgrah230]

I am also having trouble locating the panel to order on gmpartsdirect.

 

A little help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks.

Scott