New 2013 PPV Owner

[Peacock]

Hey, just joined up, long time car guy but new to "modern technology", my last "new technology" car was an 86 Buick T-Type (think Grand National) so we've jumped a bit further up in years.
I just bought a 2013 Tahoe PPV couple days ago, North Dakota one officer take home, D.O.T. enforcement with tow package, 74k miles, clean and rust free which is unusual for Buffalo,NY
I plan on occasionally towing an open car trailer with my 51 Henry J gasser onboard and interested in a few performance upgrades for Tahoe.
So I'll be lurking and going through old threads trying to get answers before asking redundant questions, here's the required photos we all love, of my new ride.

 

[Kee Fuller]

Nice. I see you got it from Chicago motors

 

[5strmtrp]

Congrats, Welcome to the forum. I see you purchased your truck from Chicago motors. I got mine from them in July. Great truck so far and the guys @ CM were awesome.

Good luck

Paul
5trmtpr

 

[Peacock]

Yes, picked it up at Chicago Motors Inc., they had good looking inventory, good write up about the vehicle, the car fax, 50+ photos and good reviews. From the initial emails, to the phone calls and texts they seemed easy to deal with, treated me fair and I'm happy with it.

One thing I did notice is the horn doesn't honk when locking it up using the key fob, on my 02 Silverado the horn honks and the security light flashes on dash, so that's something I have to look into. Might just be something in "stealth" mode..lol

 

[Rich_SSV]

Mine doesn’t do that either. Let me know if you figure it out.

 

[Kee Fuller]

Yes, picked it up at Chicago Motors Inc., they had good looking inventory, good write up about the vehicle, the car fax, 50+ photos and good reviews. From the initial emails, to the phone calls and texts they seemed easy to deal with, treated me fair and I'm happy with it.

One thing I did notice is the horn doesn't honk when locking it up using the key fob, on my 02 Silverado the horn honks and the security light flashes on dash, so that's something I have to look into. Might just be something in "stealth" mode..lol

Stealth mode.. mine doesnt do it either

 

[badandyturbo]

None of them do. It's programmed out.

 

[swathdiver]

None of them do. It's programmed out.

Can it be turned on if you install the DIC switches?

 

[jatPPV2012]

Congrats and welcome to the forum. Ah yes. I remember the Buick Regal GN T-Type. Was badass sleeper rides back in those 80’s days.

Nice PPV. Glad you got one. Regarding the horn, mine doesn’t work either. I mentioned it in my original intro post and another member replied to mine with the same situation on his PPV. Said he traced it to some disconnected wires as mentioned below.

The horn on my 2014 PPV didnt work. I traced it to two light brown wires under the dash, under the HVAC controls. They are usually run to the control box so the siren will work off of the horn. When the box is removed no one hooks them back together. Just need to put them back together. I did so with solder and heat shrink.

I plan to check that on mine.

 

[Peacock]

Can it be turned on if you install the DIC switches?

What is this DIC switch I keep seeing referenced ?

 

[Peacock]

Congrats and welcome to the forum. Ah yes. I remember the Buick Regal GN T-Type. Was badass sleeper rides back in those 80’s days.

Nice PPV. Glad you got one. Regarding the horn, mine doesn’t work either. I mentioned it in my original intro post and another member replied to mine with the same situation on his PPV. Said he traced it to some disconnected wires as mentioned below.





I plan to check that on mine.

Thanks for that info, I guess I worded my intro a bit wrong, I do have modern cars but not modern "performance" cars, I consider the Tahoe PPV a performance car although it's not anything crazy, but certainly better than a civilian model.
I'm a guy that gives up creature comforts for a little more speed, so I'm more interested in maybe a tuner to turn things up, cold air intake and maybe an exhaust to get a bit more out of this rig,. I would like to surprise a few of these kids with their imports, mustang's, etc, not looking to set the world on fire (I have other fast cars) but definitely want to make it respectable.
I didn't see a lot about tuners when I was surfing through the threads, as long as it doesn't mess up the PPV settings I'm all in for doing a tune.

 

[swathdiver]

What is this DIC switch I keep seeing referenced ?

Just to the left of the center air vents is a vertical line of switches that operates the Driver's Information Center on passenger trucks. One yours the cutout is not there nor is the switch but the wiring harness and connector resides underneath. Many guys cut out a hole from the existing panel and secure it with glue, others will order the whole panel with the cutout and fasteners.

Download a Tahoe owner's manual for your year off Chevrolet's website and you see all that it does. Some things you can do on yours but you have to turn the key on, hit the brake pedal twelve times while pulling on your right ear...

 

[Peacock]

I seen the "proverbial" YouTube video where it shows installation and all the functions, I guess the fuel range could be handy if you're sweating making the next gas station on a road trip.

 

[swathdiver]

You'll notice some similarities with your T-Type, the same differential basically, the same engine oil cooler lines (that need replacing!) and of course, going fast with class! Still have it?

 

[Rich_SSV]

What is this DIC switch I keep seeing referenced ?

Driver Information Center.

The buttons you see on the left of the center stack.

 

[Peacock]

You'll notice some similarities with your T-Type, the same differential basically, the same engine oil cooler lines (that need replacing!) and of course, going fast with class! Still have it?

No, the girlfriend at the time thought it was an old man's car and the next upgrade was a thousand dollar hit so I sold it for the downpayment on my house, kinda regret that one now.

In my introduction thread I did list and show all the current iron in the stable, keeps me busy for sure, but yes I'd like to "go fast with class" with the Tahoe and I already kidded with some Buick guys that I was going to add a turbo..lol

 

[PPV12HOE]

Can it be turned on if you install the DIC switches?

Negative... it's in the bcm...

 

[Fred34]

What is this DIC switch I keep seeing referenced ?

DIC. =. Driver Information Center display.

 

[Peacock]

Roads were dry so I took the Tahoe for it's first ride down the local highway, everything seems to work fine, which I'm happy about, but I also found that I have the RPO for day time running light delete.
I did a few searches about it and it looks like I'll have to get used to turning my lights on and off manually, which I don't like, I'm a firm believer in day time running and night time lights being on.

 

[PPV12HOE]

Roads were dry so I took the Tahoe for it's first ride down the local highway, everything seems to work fine, which I'm happy about, but I also found that I have the RPO for day time running light delete.
I did a few searches about it and it looks like I'll have to get used to turning my lights on and off manually, which I don't like, I'm a firm believer in day time running and night time lights being on.

I've heard tell some dealerships will reprogram the bcm to get those to function... I haven't found one yet...