Steering wheel upgrade

[Ron C]

Hi all,

are there different 'types' of steering wheels with audio controls? The ones I see also have a phone-button, or two. I don't have the phone part (I am pretty sure) so was wondering if there were any with more 'audio functionality', or so.

Ron

 

[kbuskill]

My 08 didn't have factory Bluetooth (wasn't available until 09) but my "phone" button mutes the radio.

 

[RichardCranium]

A swap over to a factory wheel with audio controls is a straight forward swap, and requires no coding. I bought a new leather GM wheel with audio controls, its plug and play.

 

[RichardCranium]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...trainhorns-on-pg14.92147/page-17#post-1152106

 

[PG01]

Its either all or none ron. But lije tgese guys said, pnp and things will work that you didnt know you had

 

[Ron C]

My 08 didn't have factory Bluetooth (wasn't available until 09) but my "phone" button mutes the radio.

Hmm, that's strange, I figured models without blue tooth still having the buttons for it. I wondered also, if blue tooth can be added, these modules are pretty small, since forever

 

[Ron C]

A swap over to a factory wheel with audio controls is a straight forward swap, and requires no coding. I bought a new leather GM wheel with audio controls, its plug and play.

That's what I am looking at too, The wheel I have now is a little worn (the area around the 'spokes' is worn, the finish came off (most be a common problem, I see overlays everywhere). Also, the rubber wheel gets really hot in the sun, leather ones not as much. Any good places to look/shop other than ebay?

Ron

 

[Ron C]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...trainhorns-on-pg14.92147/page-17#post-1152106

What tool did you use to pull the steering wheel off? There probably is some GM tool/part that makes it easy and one can rent?

Ron

 

[Ron C]

Its either all or none ron. But lije tgese guys said, pnp and things will work that you didnt know you had

Hi Pete,

I heard that on here, I like plug and play with this. I am finding new stuff every so much time. Except for the typical "steering wheel audio controls" like on other cars, there are other features? I like the 'mute' option, like Ken mentioned. Apparently the Nav Radio doesn't have one (at least not an obvious one. I miss that one, going through guard stations several times a day.

Ron

 

[NathanJax]

What tool did you use to pull the steering wheel off? There probably is some GM tool/part that makes it easy and one can rent?

Ron

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/how-to-remove-your-air-bag.40146/

Then it's just a nut holding the wheel on

 

[kbuskill]

Hmm, that's strange, I figured models without blue tooth still having the buttons for it. I wondered also, if blue tooth can be added, these modules are pretty small, since forever

Just for the record, this is what mine look like without the factory Bluetooth.

I think the ones with Bluetooth actually show a phone if my memory serves me.

I have Bluetooth now because I installed the CS-GM1210 that I told you about before. You "should" be able to install a VCIM with Bluetooth to get that option if you wanted to but not 100% since you have a PPV/SSV if the wiring would be there or not.

 

[Ron C]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/how-to-remove-your-air-bag.40146/

Then it's just a nut holding the wheel on

I saw that, but is 'cone' shape and keyed .. and gets on there pretty tight? (that's why I saw a puller used?

Or you simply don't need one? (and do it the BFH way, like rotors on a Jeep?

Ron

 

[Ron C]

Just for the record, this is what mine look like without the factory Bluetooth.

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I think the ones with Bluetooth actually show a phone if my memory serves me.

I have Bluetooth now because I installed the CS-GM1210 that I told you about before. You "should" be able to install a VCIM with Bluetooth to get that option if you wanted to but not 100% since you have a PPV/SSV if the wiring would be there or not.

Hi Ken,

that is what several I saw on Ebay look like too.

I must have missed the 'blue tooth' post, I can't recall. (what is a VCIM??) So I can actually install something to add bluetooth to the car/radio? Please tell me more (I most have totally missed your post about that), sorry.

Ron

 

[NathanJax]

I saw that, but is 'cone' shape and keyed .. and gets on there pretty tight? (that's why I saw a puller used?

Or you simply don't need one? (and do it the BFH way, like rotors on a Jeep?

Ron

There's no puller needed Just a ratchet and socket and you can get it off. Very easy.

 

[Ron C]

There's no puller needed Just a ratchet and socket and you can get it off. Very easy.

alright, that would be real easy. Do you happen to know the amount of torque needed for reinstalling the nut?

Ron

 

[RichardCranium]

There's no puller needed Just a ratchet and socket and you can get it off. Very easy.

Yup, its just splined. There is a keyway near the top, you cannot put it on incorrectly. Just be mindful to not just rip the wheel off, since you need to unplug a couple of connections in the back of the wheel once you pull it off of the splined shaft.

 

[swathdiver]

alright, that would be real easy. Do you happen to know the amount of torque needed for reinstalling the nut?

30 Foot Pounds.

The Bluetooth ones do indeed have a phone above the guy's head. I do not think though that that module affects BT functionality, that's part of the VCIM if memory serves. Chris, @iamdub added BT to his I think.

I'd like to add the heated wheel option to my truck, without the wood if that was ever done. I have a part number or two but cannot see actual photos yet. From what I gather, there's no programming needed either for it, just a new wheel, the left side module and clockspring.

 

[Ron C]

30 Foot Pounds.

The Bluetooth ones do indeed have a phone above the guy's head. I do not think though that that module affects BT functionality, that's part of the VCIM if memory serves. Chris, @iamdub added BT to his I think.

I'd like to add the heated wheel option to my truck, without the wood if that was ever done. I have a part number or two but cannot see actual photos yet. From what I gather, there's no programming needed either for it, just a new wheel, the left side module and clockspring.

When I tried to look up what VCIM is.. I found this.. maybe in some cases one can add bluetooth?

https://www.christopherprice.net/how-to-add-gm-bluetooth-and-possibly-remotelink-to-your-mid-2000s-chevrolet-pontiac-saturn-or-cadillac-2847.html

Ron

 

[PG01]

@THE YETI

 

[swathdiver]

Good write up. According to GMPartsDirect, my module is 20827036 if that helps you guys.

Also found a heated steering wheel from a 2013 Suburban LTZ that was all leather/vinyl and no wood. Got a pic and a VIN from one for sale but no definite part number save for the aforementioned possible one.