2011 PPV purchased!

[awdriscol4]

I recently purchased a 2011 PPV Tahoe and have a few questions regarding disabled features. I'm hoping there are ways to re-activate these, but if not then I will live, as they are all comfort features anyway:

1. Auto Lights - can this feature be re-activated? As it is now, the headlight switch only acts as an "on-off" switch and placing it in "auto" only turns the lights off.
2. MP-600 features - the Tahoe has the MP-600 head unit, but most of the features do not work. I've tried resetting and updating the head unit using the menu, but it has not helped. Mainly I would like the phone mirror feature to work. Currently I can use Bluetooth to connect my phone, so I do have the ability to make calls and listen to music from the phone.
3. Steering Wheel - the steering wheel is pretty worn, and does not have the wheel mounted radio controls. If I purchase a used wheel with the radio controls can they be connected? Is it as simple as connecting the unit, or would it involve more complex wiring?
4. Fog Lights - the Tahoe has factory fog lights, and it appears that all the wiring in the engine bay is there. However, the light & dimmer switch is the style without a fog light activation button. If I simply replace the unit with one that has the fog light button, will the fog lights then be active? Seems weird that the lights and wiring are there, but no fog light activation switch.
5. DRL - the daytime running lights do not work. I tried adding new bulbs, but it appears that they are disconnected somewhere. Anyone have any experience re-activating the DRLs. Is there a plug I can reconnect, or is it more involved?

I'm sure there is more, but that's all I can think of for now.

I couldn't be any happier with my purchase!!

Thank in advance for the help!!

-Alfred

 

[Sparksalot]

My assumption for 1 and 5 is simply the function is toggled off in the bcm. I’d like to toggle the DLRs off in one of mine. They are off in the other.

for the wheel, I believe you also need a new clock spring to go with the switches. I’m not sure if anything else is involved.

 

[awdriscol4]

Thank you, what tool do you use for the BCM programming? There are so many out there, does it matter? Or are there some that are better than others?

 

[Tonyrodz]

Def should get a DIC (Driver Information Center) switch. It just plugs right in, and it'll show you information such as engine hours etc.

 

[Sparksalot]

Thank you, what tool do you use for the BCM programming? There are so many out there, does it matter? Or are there some that are better than others?

I’m sure a tech2 can do most of it. I had started messing with one but lost it and most of my tools in a recent divorce.

 

[89Suburban]

Pics!

 

[Jimgeorge]

What is the gm part number for a DIC switch? Where does it plug in? Thanks

 

[Jimgeorge]

I’m sure a tech2 can do most of it. I had started messing with one but lost it and most of my tools in a recent divorce.

What’s a tech2?

 

[Sparksalot]

What’s a tech2?

The handheld diagnostic computer the GM techs use to troubleshoot our rigs. When GM moved on to newer models, the chinese factory kept producing them at 1/10th the original price. You can find them for about $300 or so.

 

[bigbird90650]

Def should get a DIC (Driver Information Center) switch. It just plugs right in, and it'll show you information such as engine hours etc.

Do you also have to get a new dash piece or do you simply cut a hole for the DIC switch? Thanks

 

[Sparksalot]

Do you also have to get a new dash piece or do you simply cut a hole for the DIC switch? Thanks

I’ve done both when I added it to mine. I’d recommend finding a trim piece with DIC on eBay. The wood grain ones seems plentiful and cheapest. I sprayed mine flat black to compliment the brushed trim elsewhere.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Do you also have to get a new dash piece or do you simply cut a hole for the DIC switch? Thanks

I've read you can take either route. If you have a steady enough hand, you can cut out a hole for the DIC switch, and that'll work.

 

[Jimgeorge]

The handheld diagnostic computer the GM techs use to troubleshoot our rigs. When GM moved on to newer models, the chinese factory kept producing them at 1/10th the original price. You can find them for about $300 or so.

Where's the best place to get one?

 

[Sparksalot]

Where's the best place to get one?

This is where most of us get one. They do ship from china though.

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