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uranus

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So it now comes down to where do we get vcim 20783877? I, like many others in this chain, want only the bluetooth functionality. So if anyone figures out where to get the vcim, please share with this group. PS, I received my antenna from gmpartsdirect.com this week so now I only need the vcim. Cheers.

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Bill in Niantic

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Communication Interface Module Replacement (without RPO SLT)

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Component Name

 

 

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the instrument panel lower center panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement.

 

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Communication Interface Module

 

 

 

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• Push outward on the tab to release the communication interface module from the bracket.

 

 

• Disconnect the electrical connectors.

 

 

• Reprogram the communication interface module after replacement. Refer to

Control Module References.

 

 

• If replacing the communication interface module be sure to transfer Bluetooth Antenna, if equipped.

 

 

 

:drool: Can you send in or post these directions?

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the instrument panel lower center panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement

Brewboy Enthusiast

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So it now comes down to where do we get vcim 20783877? I, like many others in this chain, want only the bluetooth functionality. So if anyone figures out where to get the vcim, please share with this group. PS, I received my antenna from gmpartsdirect.com this week so now I only need the vcim. Cheers.

 

 

I ordered my parts from GMPartsCheap.com and they say they are shipping the VCIM #20783877, they will also ship the antenna #15938939, but they say the steering wheel switchs are out of stock. Can anyone advise if they have these switches available at their dealer because I will order them.

 

Does anyone have the tech2 programming instructions because my friend at the dealership is willing to do it but doesnt know what to look for.

uranus Enthusiast

uranus

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So it now comes down to where do we get vcim 20783877? I, like many others in this chain, want only the bluetooth functionality. So if anyone figures out where to get the vcim, please share with this group. PS, I received my antenna from gmpartsdirect.com this week so now I only need the vcim. Cheers.

 

 

I ordered my parts from GMPartsCheap.com and they say they are shipping the VCIM #20783877, they will also ship the antenna #15938939, but they say the steering wheel switchs are out of stock. Can anyone advise if they have these switches available at their dealer because I will order them.

 

Does anyone have the tech2 programming instructions because my friend at the dealership is willing to do it but doesnt know what to look for.

 

 

 

Please let us know when you receive the vcim. I was told several times with gmpartsdirect.com that is was on order but two months later they said the manufacture would not release. You probably already know this but you do not need the steering switch as the original 07 will work. The only difference is the picture printed on the button. Good luck.

jays9 New Member

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there is still hope- ordered vcim 20783877 and antenna 15938939 from partszoneonline $282.13 with shipping.order went thru-your guess is as good as mine why it did. recieved vcim and antenna on friday installed them in 08 sierra non-bose non-nav 2500.everything works great.onstar expired on may 29 didnt plan to renew so didnt try to program module one. red and one green light on mirror. thanks to all for great info

Brewboy Enthusiast

Brewboy

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there is still hope- ordered vcim 20783877 and antenna 15938939 from partszoneonline $282.13 with shipping.order went thru-your guess is as good as mine why it did. recieved vcim and antenna on friday installed them in 08 sierra non-bose non-nav 2500.everything works great.onstar expired on may 29 didnt plan to renew so didnt try to program module one. red and one green light on mirror. thanks to all for great info

 

 

Good to know, I will advise if mine shows up.

 

Does anyone have programming instructions for tech2 tool?

Brewboy Enthusiast

Brewboy

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there is still hope- ordered vcim 20783877 and antenna 15938939 from partszoneonline $282.13 with shipping.order went thru-your guess is as good as mine why it did. recieved vcim and antenna on friday installed them in 08 sierra non-bose non-nav 2500.everything works great.onstar expired on may 29 didnt plan to renew so didnt try to program module one. red and one green light on mirror. thanks to all for great info

 

 

Good to know, I will advise if mine shows up.

 

Does anyone have programming instructions for tech2 tool?

 

 

Bad News...just got called by GMPartsCheap.com sales rep. He says the GM parts contact would not release the VCIM and wanted to know how he found out about it. Apparently was somewhat aggressive and stated releasing this VCIM is a breach of OnStar policy and would only happen if he produced a dealership work order and 09 VIN.

 

They are on to us!

 

Apparently an official retrokit for 07/08 GMT900 trucks is coming shortly

 

So if you got a VCIM then your very lucky!

bravy02 New Member

bravy02

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there is still hope- ordered vcim 20783877 and antenna 15938939 from partszoneonline $282.13 with shipping.order went thru-your guess is as good as mine why it did. recieved vcim and antenna on friday installed them in 08 sierra non-bose non-nav 2500.everything works great.onstar expired on may 29 didnt plan to renew so didnt try to program module one. red and one green light on mirror. thanks to all for great info

 

 

Good to know, I will advise if mine shows up.

 

Does anyone have programming instructions for tech2 tool?

 

 

Bad News...just got called by GMPartsCheap.com sales rep. He says the GM parts contact would not release the VCIM and wanted to know how he found out about it. Apparently was somewhat aggressive and stated releasing this VCIM is a breach of OnStar policy and would only happen if he produced a dealership work order and 09 VIN.

 

They are on to us!

 

Apparently an official retrokit for 07/08 GMT900 trucks is coming shortly

 

So if you got a VCIM then your very lucky!

 

 

Wait, what? GM is going to make an official Bluetooth upgrade kit for the 07/08 GMT900s?

Hawk Enthusiast

Hawk

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Wait, what? GM is going to make an official Bluetooth upgrade kit for the 07/08 GMT900s?

 

I will believe it when I see it!!!!

uranus Enthusiast

uranus

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there is still hope- ordered vcim 20783877 and antenna 15938939 from partszoneonline $282.13 with shipping.order went thru-your guess is as good as mine why it did. recieved vcim and antenna on friday installed them in 08 sierra non-bose non-nav 2500.everything works great.onstar expired on may 29 didnt plan to renew so didnt try to program module one. red and one green light on mirror. thanks to all for great info

 

 

Good to know, I will advise if mine shows up.

 

Does anyone have programming instructions for tech2 tool?

 

 

Bad News...just got called by GMPartsCheap.com sales rep. He says the GM parts contact would not release the VCIM and wanted to know how he found out about it. Apparently was somewhat aggressive and stated releasing this VCIM is a breach of OnStar policy and would only happen if he produced a dealership work order and 09 VIN.

 

They are on to us!

 

Apparently an official retrokit for 07/08 GMT900 trucks is coming shortly

 

So if you got a VCIM then your very lucky!

 

 

There may be some licensing restriction imposed on GM by OnStar but I should not have to worry about that now...I managed to find a used one (4 miles on the wrecked vehicle) on my good friend eBay. It was shipped today and should have in a week or so. BTW, there's one more listed with a buy-it-now price of $100. If interested, just search by the part number 20783877. Good luck. I will let the group know how it works out - only looking for bluetooth functionality - onstar not worth the payment.

Hawk Enthusiast

Hawk

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there is still hope- ordered vcim 20783877 and antenna 15938939 from partszoneonline $282.13 with shipping.order went thru-your guess is as good as mine why it did. recieved vcim and antenna on friday installed them in 08 sierra non-bose non-nav 2500.everything works great.onstar expired on may 29 didnt plan to renew so didnt try to program module one. red and one green light on mirror. thanks to all for great info

 

 

Good to know, I will advise if mine shows up.

 

Does anyone have programming instructions for tech2 tool?

 

 

Bad News...just got called by GMPartsCheap.com sales rep. He says the GM parts contact would not release the VCIM and wanted to know how he found out about it. Apparently was somewhat aggressive and stated releasing this VCIM is a breach of OnStar policy and would only happen if he produced a dealership work order and 09 VIN.

 

They are on to us!

 

Apparently an official retrokit for 07/08 GMT900 trucks is coming shortly

 

So if you got a VCIM then your very lucky!

 

 

There may be some licensing restriction imposed on GM by OnStar but I should not have to worry about that now...I managed to find a used one (4 miles on the wrecked vehicle) on my good friend eBay. It was shipped today and should have in a week or so. BTW, there's one more listed with a buy-it-now price of $100. If interested, just search by the part number 20783877. Good luck. I will let the group know how it works out - only looking for bluetooth functionality - onstar not worth the payment.

 

 

Must be gone, cannot find it.

Edit: found it and its gone!!!

Silver Wraith Enthusiast

Silver Wraith

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Wait, what? GM is going to make an official Bluetooth upgrade kit for the 07/08 GMT900s?

 

I will believe it when I see it!!!!

 

 

 

They're too little too late...I just ordered the BlueStar kit. Can't wait to ditch OnStar...

Hawk Enthusiast

Hawk

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Got the VCIM today from the ebay seller!!! Gonna pickup the antenna from the dealer tomorrow. Does the antenna just plug into the VCIM or do you have to route it to another location in the truck?

Brewboy Enthusiast

Brewboy

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Wait, what? GM is going to make an official Bluetooth upgrade kit for the 07/08 GMT900s?

 

I will believe it when I see it!!!!

 

 

 

They're too little too late...I just ordered the BlueStar kit. Can't wait to ditch OnStar...

 

 

Got the VCIM today from the ebay seller!!! Gonna pickup the antenna from the dealer tomorrow. Does the antenna just plug into the VCIM or do you have to route it to another location in the truck?

 

 

Plugs into VCIM.....

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