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Adding Factory Options To An 07 Sierra

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vortec327

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Just purchased a 07 new body sierra reg cab short bed equiped with SLE1 package. I would like to add some "factory" options in the future. Please let me know if the truck is capeable.

 

I would like to add factory XM, and remote start. Approx cost too would be great!!

 

Oh and how about full function DIC. long shot i know but worth a shot :cheers:

jimh Enthusiast

jimh

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this is GM's accessorery website www.gmaccessorieszone.com which shows all of those as available and suggested list price. You would have to get them from a dealer and the remote start and XM would require programming by the dealer, however the DIC switches I am told are just a simple plug and play. I plan on added remote start and DIC switches myself when I find the time.

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steering wheel with radio controls is an easy add on - SLE1 - same level as mine

*DIC* was easy , as well as cigarette lighter

 

there is even a post here regarding dual batteries - which i will be doing in the spring ..

 

try to find "Daddy" on the site - or his link page - he has done alot of upgrades he is a true

wealth of information ...

dsmazz Enthusiast

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XM would require programming by the dealer.

 

Actually, there is no programming involved on the XM install. I installed the factory kit on my '07 NNBS Sierra. You do have to make a phone call to XM to activate the account. Perhaps that is what you meant by "programming".

07 CC Sierra Enthusiast

07 CC Sierra

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steering wheel with radio controls is an easy add on - SLE1 - same level as mine

*DIC* was easy , as well as cigarette lighter

 

there is even a post here regarding dual batteries - which i will be doing in the spring ..

 

try to find "Daddy" on the site - or his link page - he has done alot of upgrades he is a true

wealth of information ...

Regarding the steering wheel with radio controls, what was involved in that other than changing the steering wheel? Was the harness already there, or did you buy it? I have read topics on this matter here before but have not heard of anyone doing it till now.

-Devil- Enthusiast

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IIRC on the steering wheel .. if your truck already has cruise control .. you can get a wheel that has the stereo controls as well and it will just plug in ... if your truck doesn't have cruise control .. then you are pooched.

07 CC Sierra Enthusiast

07 CC Sierra

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IIRC on the steering wheel .. if your truck already has cruise control .. you can get a wheel that has the stereo controls as well and it will just plug in ... if your truck doesn't have cruise control .. then you are pooched.

 

 

Thanks,

 

I do have cruise control. So is it like the DIC switch? The wiring and connector is already there not being used?

Ranger Senior Enthusiast

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Well, some people have reported that there is no harness there unless you have an LT2/SLT trim level, as steering wheel controls are not an option on the "lower" trim levels.

-Devil- Enthusiast

-Devil-

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Well, some people have reported that there is no harness there unless you have an LT2/SLT trim level, as steering wheel controls are not an option on the "lower" trim levels.

 

 

mine is a W/T ... and it has the plugs behind the airbag and such that is needed for it ...

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Well, some people have reported that there is no harness there unless you have an LT2/SLT trim level, as steering wheel controls are not an option on the "lower" trim levels.

 

 

mine is a W/T ... and it has the plugs behind the airbag and such that is needed for it ...

 

 

 

Devil- I have the W/T as well, no cruise control though. Are you saying that I am out of luck with the steering wheel controls? Do you know what it would take? Thanks

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