by "Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
Published 06/28/2017 at 19:14
by "Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
Published 06/28/2017 at 19:14
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STARS: 6
It took me literally 3 minutes to replace my left side dash panel from mine with no DIC controls to one that did, unlocking a whole bunch more information on my cluster screen.
I’ve now got access to my crusing range, instant fuel economy, showing whether I’m in V8 or V4 mode, average fuel economy, individual tire pressures, engine hours (odd omission from work trucks but to include on higher trims), gallons of fuel used (7000+), and the ability to change convenience settings such as courtesy lights and if I want the door locks to be speed sensitive or lock when I shift out of park.
It was as easy as partially popping out my lower dash panel, popping out the old trim piece, swapping over the light controls, plugging in the connector that was in a cute little holder on the old panel into the button set, and popping the new piece back in.
My favorite screen is the average MPG / V8/V4 mode information.
This thing is in V4 mode far more than I thought.
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
06/28/2017 at 19:37, STARS: 0
I love easy unlocks. Like, you KNOW they build most stuff the same way with the same components, they’re just dumbed down for some trim levels and are not accessible.
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
06/28/2017 at 19:40, STARS: 0
Our 2010 Silverado 2500 WT has this.
"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
06/28/2017 at 19:42, STARS: 1
GM even knew it was an easy upgrade because this is a GM Accessory. Same with factory remote start, just plug and play.
The ONE thing that isn’t plug and play is adding steering wheel volume controls, which is of course the one other thing I want to add.
"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
06/28/2017 at 19:44, STARS: 1
I must just have an odd build, because this is also the only LT I’ve ever seen without steering wheel audio controls or the DIC controls.
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
06/28/2017 at 19:57, STARS: 0
That’s awesome. Easy upgrades rock!
"The Stig's Missourian Cousin" (zachelliott)
06/28/2017 at 22:11, STARS: 0
I added a new steering wheel to my 04 Tahoe that has the DIC buttons and stereo controls on it, but because the Tahoe didn’t come with DIC, they don’t work. apparently I have to get it flashed at a dealer, and at least one of my local dealers won’t do it. So I just use the audio controls.