i know this is old maybe you can help tho! 04 silverado 4.8 W/T i got no power windows or power locks . Can i add DIC to my truck? i'm trying to see my gas mileage and all. THANKS!
@xikiloz8193 I'm not 100% sure about the w/t model but I think it is possible. You need to either reprogram your Custer with a tech 2 device or just find a Custer that has these options from the factory. Try ebay or a local junk yard. Hope this helps and good luck 🙂
@@T_B_C_L i got one from the junkyard but it didn't pull up gas mileage or anything. however it had driver 1 and alll on there some things mines didn't have. I'm just trying to figure out if i can see my Mpg and miles to a tank lol. Also thank you for the response
@xikiloz8193 the key is getting one that has those options. GM went all crazy different on many trucks. If you can pull one from a truck that you can look that Vin up to see what the truck had from factory, would be best. You can use a Vin look up website like this www.free-vin-decoder.com/
After I installed my steering wheel buttons, I had a lot of problems trying to get the PAC to stay programmed. I then got an iDataLink Maestro SW, and it worked first time, and it's been rock solid. The programming was far easier as well, because it's done with a Web interface on your computer. This is super convenient for dual assigning buttons. For example, I have my Seek buttons to go forward and back on tracks for short press, but then forward and back on albums for long presses.
I did not have any luck with the pac SWI-CP2. I just ordered the Maestro SW. Can you tell me what wires you used to bypass the the canbus? I have already located the green wire on the clock spring and the resistance changes with each button press. The maestro should be here tomorrow. Any help with the wiring would be appreciated. Thank you.
I know this is an old video, but my horn wasn’t working and luckily found this. I did mine just as yours, roughed up the brass and added solder and it’s working now. Thanks
Thank You for the video! I have a Chevy Silverado 2003, my dealership didn't want to flash my cluster with new VCI (to unlock the RPO), but with your explanation, i dont mind that the mileage, and gas info works... I just want to be able to control the stereo functions (change songs and answer phone calls!) (have new stereo and iDataLink Maestro SW instead of PAC)!!!
Yup that's exactly my setup. If you really wanted the other functionality in the cluster you could get a cluster from a truck at wrecking yard that had those features and it would work.
@@T_B_C_L i have a cluster that has all the functions... But then again... My dealership wont flash my cluster (im in Monterrey, Mexico) so, i need to wait to the border to be open so I can go to Texas and get my cluster flashed... I also changed my passenger window control so now I can also have info on the tires pressure.
Thank you for this video! Although i have the pac swi-rc1, i tapped into the green wire in the harness from underneath the steering column with the light blue wire from the pac swi-rc1 harness, then the black and red wire to ground and acc power respectively. I programmed the pac manually. Then connected the jack to the swc behind the pioneer headunit. Worked flawlessly!
Question for either of you, I have a alpine double din touch screen and just did the whole swap myself with no luck on steering wheel controls working, I have everything hooked up and wired pac up the way pac says to no avail any help would be appreciated. * Further background it was basic steering wheel swapped clock spring and wheel *
@@maxbrino7050 I would start by checking the button press resistance coming off of the green wire you tapped into. Make sure the resistance is indeed changing when you press one of the buttons. If it does change then most likely you are good to that point and the clockspring and steering wheel was installed correctly. You could then move on to troubleshooting you wiring of the pac. Hope this helps!
hey bud, I got a question. Did you have to take your truck to the dealer to get the steering wheel programed? Or do you not need to do that if you connect a PAC and aftermarket radio?
No need for the dealer unless you want to flash the cluster. If you only want stereo controls, volume (all the upper buttons on the steering wheel) then the pac and aftermarket radio is all you need!
Yeah, in order to get the controls to work on the dash you basically have to go to the dealer or possibly some J2534 programmers may be able to enable the feature. The DIC is not that informative, so aftermarket radio controls is making sense to me. :) Thanks for the video.
@@T_B_C_L I already have a Denali with all of the features. It also has trans temp gauge. I could move that over with the steering wheel and everything would work? Do the clusters or PCMs store the mileage count?
@@dylanfinch6186 yes you should be able to move it over np as long as both are within the 03-06 years. As far as the mileage it is stored in the cluster. I do believe the odometer calibration tool I used on my 2012 Sierra cluster video will work. I'm not 100% sure because I haven't done it for those years but it worked perfect on my 2012 Sierra.
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It's only for radio controls. You would have to swap th cluster for one that came with the these functions from the factory or have your cluster flashed to have these functions.
Honestly I don't recall getting that light.... If I did I probably just cleared the code. I will say I don't recall having any issues with the air bag light though.
Great video man. I just did the steering column and steering wheel swap but am having an issue. In your video you said the interface has to be analog and not CANBUS. Do you know why that is? I ask because my previous non SWC set up was a Crux SOCG-17C interface which is just a chime interface. I ordered the Crux CS-GMC2 which is their SWC interface. This comes with a wire that you plug into the back of the head unit instead of tapping into the harness. I’m getting a trouble light that says “CAN not recognized”. That’s why I ask why it has to be analog instead of CANBUS because this interface is supposed to be plug and play. I called Crux and they weren’t much help.
In order to use the cabus option, you would have to have the bcm flashed by the dealer to turn on this function. By tapping into that wire and utilizing the analog option ,you bypass this step. Hope that makes sense.
Would it be cheaper if I just install a whole steering column that already had the clock spring and steering wheel controls found one on offerup for 140
That's a decent price but you need to make sure the clock spring is not Damaged! If the steering wheel is not locked down it can over rotate damaging the actual clock spring!
Nathan Clark only the buttons on the top are able to be programmed. The bottom buttons will only work if you replace the cluster with one that came from the factory with steering wheel controls or you have your cluster flashed.
@@stephenhunt39 man I missed a lot of questions. Sorry for late reply but a gm dealer would have to flash the actual Guage cluster or you could go to a junk yard and get a cluster out of a truck that had steering wheel controls from the factory.
hey man i have read most of the questions asked and also the website you shared i have a simple question. if the case is the same as you have here but no after market alarm is the new clock works allllllll just straight plug and play? seems like it is just wanted to make sure man. thanks for the video pretty sweet helps me alot just need that little verification of the plug and play.
@@dirtbiker479 sorry man I just noticed your question but yes if installing for aftermarket radio you need the pac. And you will need to solder at that point.
I have a 2000 GMC Sierra. I gor a steering wheel with controls out of a 2003 sierra and a cadillac cluster. My question to you is what harness an i going to have to change out?
The steering wheel from a 2000 is different then that of a 2003 so I'm gonna guess the harness is different to. I'm not 100% sure but I don't think those are interchangeable.
Hey.. my names Joseph and I was hoping to get some info from you about your steering wheel controls. So I know you changed the steering wheel and clockspring but did you have yo do anything with the bcm..? Like get a new one or get it programmed..? Thanks
You won't need anything done to bcm as long as you are using an aftermarket radio. If you want upgraded info from your cluster now that will need to be flashed or replaced with one that had this from the factory. Hope this makes sense 😊
This is mainly for radio controls but it is possible to control the Guage cluster. You would have to to have your cluster flashed or get a cluster from a vehicle that had steer wheel controls from the factory.
The Blue Collar Life hey, Do you know if the plastic middle piece is removable from the air bag? My oem steering wheel is gmc and the steering wheel with controls I bought is chevy
@@Drivermod_Josh for sure man that middle air bag will just pop out. Just gotta stick something in those little holes behind the steering wheel to release it. Just pop both out and swap them.
@@T_B_C_L awesome to know, I just have a few more questions The steering wheel I got has the harness cut off, but came with all the connectors, now can I just plug in the harness that is already in my truck to it or do I have to put the connectors back onto that old harness thats on the steering wheel with the controls? I got it with a complete steering column too. I also saw some comments you replied to, but the old oem gauges would now be able to show the mpg and such? or would I have to get them flashed at the dealership? I really do appreciate the info, I subscribed!
@@Drivermod_Josh if I understand you right, the steering column harness Has all the connectors on the column side but was cut vehicle side. If that's correct then yes just plug in all the connectors where your old harness and column was removed. As far as the Guage cluster yes the only buttons that will work are the top buttons. If you want MPG and those other features you either can get a used cluster that had those features or have your cluster flashed. Good luck with the project!
If you don't have an aftermarket alarm either way would be easy. I will say, if you are looking into a used clockspring changing entire column might the way to go.
hello, im little confused if i change steering wheel and harnes with the controls one will it work without any another hardwares ? i have factory radio and i have changed the cluster to 2006 year so it should have the steering controls programed right ?
If you want the extra cluster functions you need a cluster that came from the factory with those functions or have yours flashed. If you want your factory radio to work with the steering wheel controls, you need to have the bcm flashed to support this function. Of course this is all after adding proper clockspring harness and steering wheel with controls. If you have an aftermarket radio you need to ad a steering wheel controls adapter and tap into that green wire as I mentioned in the video. If you go that route then bcm does not need to be flashed. Hope this all makes sense 😊
@@duanesharpjr9512 when I did the project I purchased a brand new steering wheel that came with the switches. It also come ready to install with the harness that connects to the clockspring.
Can you make one of the buttons do something else like I wanna put 2 step on my truck and I want either the voice or prog button to activate the 2 step
That all depends on the control adapter you use. Axxess I believe has the ability to have double press buttons. I did this a long time ago so I'm sure there are many more options nowadays.
Yes, you will most likely have 1 or 2 plugs (I can't exactly remember how many ) left over that is for quadrasteer. Everything else should plug right in.
I did the same procedure. But now I have two problems. 1) the windshield wipers and washer don’t work and when I put the key into acc. I can’t operate the windows.
Wow that's weird! Maybe check the main plug an make sure you fully seat that lever that goes around the entire plug, that's what locks it in place. I'm sure you gotta have a bad connection somewhere.
Unfortunately it may be discontinued. The last time I looked up the steering wheel it was also discontinued. You're probably gonna have to find it elsewhere.
I know you did this video a long time ago. But did you have problems with windshield wiper and washer controls after changing the harness? I have a 2004 and I ordered the same part as you did.
hwydrifter unfortunately you are correct.... If you want the dic to work you either need to have it flashed at the dealer or pick up a used one that came with it from the factory from a junk yard
Honestly man I have no idea. I'm thinking it probably would but your best bet would be to get an entire steering column with steering wheel from a salvage yard at a cheap price to try it. I will say, if you get it to work, that would make for a great video. Good luck!
It's more difficult for me because I have to change the clock spring and I have to keep my cluster. You know how dumb it would look with a manual with a shifter out the colum and the gear selector in the gauges.
You can have steering wheel controls without changing the cluster. I had it that way for about 2 years! Also no matter what the clockspring must be changed regardless if you have a manual or automatic.
Hope you figured it out. All of a sudden a bunch of comments that I've never seen before just popped up. Some going back years ago. Sorry if I missed it man. Definitely was not trying to ignore anything. UA-cam and it's algorithms 🙄 yes you need a separate adapter.
Hello. This is great! I found all the parts, but I got stuck trying to disconnect the clock spring. How did you research how to disconnect the buzzer switch and the large connection under the steering column?
The buzzer switch (heard someone else call it that) is the little white connection near the ignition cylinder. It sits right behind the Small black connection. Yes the large one- got it unlocked but can’t seem to pull it loose.
Jason Sanders I believe the wires you are talking about are for the ignition lock. This is a bit of tricky one. There is a tab on the inside (closest to the middle of the column) that needs to be depressed. Use a very small screwdriver for this. It will pop right out!! As far as the pug if I remember correctly it should have a handle you need to move one way or the other and it should come right out!
Hi, The video straight to the point 👌🏻. I have my 2004 Yukon, When I have checked the price for the harness it was ~ $245 is this the actual price? Also from where I can get the wheel steering itself.
Yea those clockspring harnesses are expensive so that sounds right. I did try to find a steering wheel awhile back and it seems they are discontinued so they are hard to find. I think those years are just getting to old now, so these manufacturers are not making these parts anymore.
Do you need a new BCM? I have a 2003 3500 work truck and it’s bone stock nada fancy . Old owner did put in a newer steerin wheel with buttons but not the clock spring. I know the truck has an alarm, but since it doesn’t have power windows or more accessories I was wondering if I would have to change the BCM aswell in order to make it all work?
@@T_B_C_L so since mine has a viper alarm, I’d have to only now change out the clock spring and re soder the alarm into the new harness. Where does that harness connect to again? Into the BCM orrrrr does that connect into the actual PAC module ( either 12 or 24 pin connecter) ?
So i have a 99 Silverado, basically converted everything to a 04, cateye front end, SS interior. Just put the SS trailblazer steering wheel on with the controls ( Exact same look and fitment as the silverado wheels) Im just wondering if you happen to know if i were to put the 03 Clock spring harness in my 99, would it plug right in? or no? what are your thoughts on this.. All i want is for it to light up and to be able to control music. Thanks man!
I'm not sure honestly. I do know the steering wheels are different from a 99 to a 03-04. If it was me I would try to find an entire complete steering column from like a junk yard for cheap. Then you can see if the plugs are different or maybe you could even peice the 2 together to make it work.
Pre 2003 bodystyle had completely different electrical systems in them. The steering wheel controls post 2003 use can bus networks to function hence the reason you need a module to utilize them with an aftermarket radio. Not sure it's possible to use a newer steering wheel without having the harness and control modules.
Just got done this swap, very straight forward. I have yet to get my cluster flashed for DIC and install my SWI-RC. But should my buttons illuminate with the rest of the dash at night? Or will getting the cluster flashed and the pac Installed supply power to the buttons after?
If you did the clockspring swap then the lights on the steering wheel should be illuminated. Make sure you check all your connections and test your other steering wheel functions like blinker windshield wipers, horn ect.
@@T_B_C_L All those function flawlessly. I highly doubt all the lights in the controls are burnt out. Would there be a way to test the button function down at the plug with a multi meter?
@@brandonburr1514 I'm sure there probably is but unfortunately I've never had to troubleshoot those lights so I couldn't be any help. Did you install a used complete column or just the clockspring and steering wheel separately?it's been a long time since I was under there but I'm wondering if there is a separate plug just for the steering wheel buttons half way down the column.
@@T_B_C_L Swapped the whole column and wheel into my truck. I do believe there is a plug for them and it's plugged in, ill be checking for fuses associated with the wheel tomorrow.
@@T_B_C_L Swapped the whole column and wheel into my truck. I do believe there is a plug for them and it's plugged in, ill be checking for fuses associated with the wheel tomorrow.
@@T_B_C_L so you only replaced the clock spring (with harness) and steering wheel ? Then added the pac for volume and track/seek? Did you have to replace any fuse boxes or bcm?
You don't have a green wire on the white din plug that goes into the swi-rc? If memory serves me you should have a couple of loop wires brown and purple I think then green, red , black, yellow, blue, and maybe white. You should only use the black (chassis ground) red (12v switched) green (goes to pin b31 on the steering column harness plug. If you don't have that green wire maybe you received a used swi-rc that someone messed with.
I am not talking about the PAC. The factory radio harness you removed from the back of the radio to the Pioneer radio. I used a Crux CS-GMC2 and this wiring harness will not work with the PAC. Thanks for the fast reponse
Okay so I’ve asked some questions before but everything hooked up one of the buttons glow at night and the airbag light isn’t on but I took it to my normal audio shop and they said it wasn’t getting the right power to the buttons so it wouldn’t work to the radio. Do you think this is something I hooked up wrong or I am missing or was it just on them?
If your steering wheel is used i would just order some new buttons from Amazon and replace them. I think they are pretty cheap. I'm not sure what you mean by airbag light?
@@driggersoutdoors3902 yea that is odd maybe try checking the air bag connection. My steering wheel was new as well as the clockspring and I had no issues. Could be maybe the wheel was out in the weather a little to much! Wish I could help more.
Yes unfortunately it is. This was my situation and made the install much more difficult, but as you can see I was able to get it done. I just took my time and transferred all the connections one at a time from the old harness to the new harness.
Hey bro I got the same Yukon but Yk the voice activate on the steering wheel, well I clicked that and now there is this beeping noise and idk how to stop it just wanted to know if you could help
Unfortunately no, I did this job right before I really got into making youtube videos. The job is pretty simple though especially if you do not have a hardwired alarm.
Unfortunately no but it is possible! You need to either have the dealer flash your cluster or get a cluster from a junk yard that had all those functions than they will work!
You need to either get a cluster that has these functions from the factory or have your cluster flashed. I explain this in this video ua-cam.com/video/n0NhmaAUPRk/v-deo.html
Controls will work with aftermarket radio and steering wheel control adapter. If you want to see gas mileage and other stuff on the cluster you need to have dealer flash the cluster or replace the cluster like I did.
@@T_B_C_L Dang thanks for that info. I can't get my AWSC-1 to recognize the truck at all. I replaced the clockspring and went through the setup but it just flashes red and green which according to the instructions it means it does not recognize the vehicle. Few people are telling me I need to reprogram the cluster to turn on the steering wheel controls.
@@bogeysbaseball6319 The truck will never recognize the the adapter because the bcm was flashed from the factory to not have steering controls. You have to set it for manual configuration. Unfortunately even after trying to configure it manually I never got the a access adapter to work. This is why I went with the pac adapter. Try to program it manually and see if you can get it to work.
Hello man great video, I want to do this on my 06 sierra 2500HD Work Truck Trim. You think if I get the clockspring harness pac and steering wheel it should work? Thanks
Z71___ it should work just fine. The pac reads the resistance from the buttons to work so as long as you install the proper clockspring and a steering wheel with controls everything should work just fine!
I just did the swap following everything you did but have problems with the controls. I've tried the PAC SWI RC, PAC SWI CP2 and Axxis SWI-1. None of them work . The pac swi rc worked a little but randomly changed the radio. I've read somewhere you have to have the computer flashed for UK3,the redundant radio functions....is this true? Need your help
@@T_B_C_L I'm using a pioneer 4400nex. I'm usually good with this stuff,but it's been a nightmare. I found the wire your talking about too....fairly simple....but for some reason mine isnt working
@@TheKillahk82 ok if you watch one of my other videos I was going through the same thing! I had Intermittent issues causing me to try everything from multiple different brands to several pac swi-rc units thinking maybe I had a bad one. I tried grounding my head unit, using a pac power noise filter. I tried reterminating all my connections. I even ordered an extension that plugged in the back of the Pioneer remote 3.5mm so I didn't have to remove the radio every time I wanted to try a new unit. I initially soldered an extension wire to the green wire down below so I never bothered changing that connection because well it was soldered. But low and behold I unsoldered and resoldered a new wire and everything has worked perfectly since. Now I'm not sure if your issue is the connection to the green wire like it was for me but definitely try that along with the other things I tried. Make sure you have a good soldered connection. The pac swi-rc reads the resistance from each button press to know which button is being pressed so a good solid connection is a must. Good luck man and don't give up even though you may want to. You can figure it out!
@@T_B_C_L Thanks so much for the responses. I will try another pac module and check all my connections... Hopefully it's the same issue you had,cuz I dont have mine soldered. Appreciate the info man.
Yes as long as the clock spring has not been broken so make sure the steering wheel is pulled out and locked as to not over rotate and break the clock spring!
To change from an 02 to the 03-06 steering wheel I believe you have to replace the whole steering column. 03-06 from what I understand has more splines. Not sure on the wiring. It has been done, but you’ll have to search for more information on.
I'm trying to put a 04 column with steering controls in my 01 which has a viper alarm. Would it be the same procedure or is there things I need to change?
@@T_B_C_L the connections from my old column to the new one? My old clock spring only has one wire a yellow one that goes down the column and connects under the dash and only one air bag connector. Is that the only wire I need. The other wires aren't connected to the clock spring. So do they matter? Thanks
@@skoop2003 shoot I just realized you are trying to put an 04 column into an 01.niw I'm not absolutely sure that it won't work but I'm pretty sure those columns and wiring harness are different so I'm not sure it will work. The 99-01 are the ones that are similar as well as the 03-06. Sorry I wasn't much help.
skoop2003 I am trying to do the same thing on my end. I believe the easiest way to do it is to buy a complete clockspring harness from 03-06 Silverado/Sierra 2500 Truck with steering wheel control options (those only have one one plug for the airbag like 99-2001 Models) and adapt it to the current column you have on your truck with the 03-06 Style Steering Wheel. You would have to tap in to the power and button control wires only from that new clockspring harness you bought to make the buttons work with your aftermarket car stereo and for that you would need another adapter. Hope you understood very difficult to explain. I will let u know if I follow through with everything on my truck.
Great video. I bought an 04 Yukon 3 months ago in perfect shape. Was wondering if I could do this with mine, now I know. Thanks so much. Quick question, could you tell me how much it costs to get the ECM flashed so all the buttons work and it will display everything on the dash?
Actually all you need to do is have the cluster flashed but how much it costs is completely up to the dealer.... That's even if they will do it! Good luck.
@@T_B_C_L just wanted to let you know and everyone who watches the video, that you DO NOT have to go to the dealer to get the cluster flashed. I found someone on UA-cam who rebuilds clusters, which I did because my bulbs were out and I wanted the new stepper motors. This person has stock of cluster boards that has all the info already on it, and it only cost me 40 for the board. Now I have all the info on the DIC but yes you have to buy the wheel, buttons and clock spring. 2 hours and done. 3 cocktails and there you go. :)
@@T_B_C_L man you are quick with the replies. I LOVE THAT. I will give you his contact as soon as I check with him and make sure he is cool with it. He is rebuilding my climate control as well since the bulbs are out on it. He is a complete pro and very reputable. I will give you the info as soon as I make sure he is cool with it. Promise.
@@T_B_C_L hey man, his youtube handle is jeffescortlx. He had many videos and he can take care of your board on the cluster in any way you want. Hope you had a good Christmas.
Yes that part is needed no matter what for an aftermarket radio to work with the steering controls! Wait let's make sure we are talking about the same thing. You will not need the clockspring as long as the colum came out of a truck that had steering controls but you will need an anolog steering wheel control module like the pac I used.
@@CristianGarcia-dn5fm cut harness or not, in order to get the steering wheel controls to works you just need to run the steering wheel controls remote wire from your aftermarket radio to the light green wire under the dash after you install that column.pac-audio.com/swi-guide-center/swi-guides/#2005-chevrolet-silverado-swi-rc/10272/24
You must not have removed many steering wheels. I never used a puller. Just grab and wiggle. Comes right out. I’m talking about the steering wheel by the way.
always leave the nut on just back it off a couple of rotations if u really have to yank the steering whell that way u dont knock urself out or rip the harness apart
Honestly I'm not sure. The 99-02 are different than the 03-06 and I don't have any experience with those. I would think it would but I don't want to say yes if I don't personally have experience with it.
Hey man I’m about to start my project and when I went to order the same pac interface that you have I couldn’t find it anymore. Would you know if the PAC SWI-PS would also work? Seems like they both same instructions. Thanks in advance
I don't have any experience with that particular module but whatever module you get just make sure you can manually program it. Canbus programming will not work.
The Blue Collar Life The Blue Collar Life The Blue Collar Life The Blue Collar Life thanks for the help man i appreciate it. One more question if you don’t mind. How would I know if it manually connects or programs through the canbus? Sorry if the question is dumb, I’m new to all of this. Thanks
@@smalliebigs6784 no question is dumb my friend. I will do everything I can to help you out. Here is a link to the pac swi rc-1 It looks like this one can do canbus or manual mode. In the link it explains manual mode. pac-audio.com/swi-guide-center/swi-rc-1-guide/ You don't necessarily have to get that module but if you check pacs website you should be able to see the modules that are capable of a manual installation!
The Blue Collar Life thanks a ton man I greatly appreciate it, because it’s hard trying to figure all this out with no help. Nice to know people like you are will to help! Thanks again man
@@rickydelgadillo7087 this mod is mostly towards the use of an aftermarket radio. If you want to use stock radio I believe you have to have dealer flash bcm.
What is the one colorful plug on the clockspring for I did the conversion and couldn’t find anything to plug It into you have it ran between the frame below the column it’s got a real looking wire and a purple one and it’s really thin
@@driggersoutdoors3902 I think you are talking about the plug with like 8 wires on it and plug is flat. That is used only in a Quadra steer vehicles. If you don't have Quadra steer (99% don't) than it's left unplugged.
The Blue Collar Life you seem to know more than I do so I did the conversion and can’t find anywhere to get my cluster flashes if I buy a cluster that came out of a vehicle that had the buttons originally would mine work
@@MrNLC no it won't work without flashing your BCM. The rp5-gm11 relies on the class 2 serial network for input for the steering wheels controls which it receives from the BCM. The way he is doing it is getting the signal directly from the Steering wheel and inputing it into the swc-r1 module. So essentially the Swc module is doing what the BCM would do in a vehicle equipped with the steering wheels controls from the factory.
It's been a long time since I did this but I believe you are referring to a plug with like 6 wires all different colors. If so that is for the quadsasteer and will not be used. Just tuck it away.
It's been so long man I can't say for sure but maybe you are talking about the I believe single wire plug. If so, It may be where the Ignition cylinder is.
I have a 03 Silverado gonna switch out with a tbss steering wheel my truck has a vipar alarm i know I need to switch out clock spring but why would it be more difficult to do with a vipar alarm I thought it was just plug in the new clock spring wiring?
It's more difficult because half the alarm wires are connected to the clockspring. So you have to transfer all of those wires to the new clockspring as you are removing and installing the new clockspring. It's not impossible just a pita.
@@Cesarramirez-vj5ww yea the clockspring is just plug and play. The only problem I had was near the ignition lock I believe. It was kinda tricky. I just took my time and figured it out. Other than that it's pretty simple.
@@keithellett4283 lol.... I wish it was just that easy. Off the top of my head I can't remember the code need to be flashed but it all depends on the dealership. Some dealership will work with you and may have done this before so process would be simple. Other dealerships would look at you like you are crazy and tell you it's not possible. The programing of cluster needs to be done with a tech II scan tool.
@@T_B_C_L I hear ya, i've had the parts to do this for like a year now but i have a Viper alarm and i dont wanna mess it up because i know the wiring is different now. I think i may have a friend of mine wire in the new clock spring, and i actually found a bad ass black wood grain steering wheel on ebay that i may switch too, little pricy but why not lmafo
@The Blue Collar Life I installed the harness an I didn't get the buttons to work i was seein that some wires are missing on my original harness. You think I can harwire it n make this work?
@@xNawfy are you trying the buttons with a stock radio or aftermarket radio. If aftermarket, you need to install a sterring wheel control adapter to make the buttons work.
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i know this is old maybe you can help tho! 04 silverado 4.8 W/T i got no power windows or power locks . Can i add DIC to my truck? i'm trying to see my gas mileage and all. THANKS!
@xikiloz8193 I'm not 100% sure about the w/t model but I think it is possible. You need to either reprogram your Custer with a tech 2 device or just find a Custer that has these options from the factory. Try ebay or a local junk yard. Hope this helps and good luck 🙂
@@T_B_C_L i got one from the junkyard but it didn't pull up gas mileage or anything. however it had driver 1 and alll on there some things mines didn't have. I'm just trying to figure out if i can see my Mpg and miles to a tank lol. Also thank you for the response
@xikiloz8193 the key is getting one that has those options. GM went all crazy different on many trucks. If you can pull one from a truck that you can look that Vin up to see what the truck had from factory, would be best. You can use a Vin look up website like this www.free-vin-decoder.com/
@@T_B_C_L thank you imma try
After I installed my steering wheel buttons, I had a lot of problems trying to get the PAC to stay programmed. I then got an iDataLink Maestro SW, and it worked first time, and it's been rock solid. The programming was far easier as well, because it's done with a Web interface on your computer. This is super convenient for dual assigning buttons. For example, I have my Seek buttons to go forward and back on tracks for short press, but then forward and back on albums for long presses.
I did not have any luck with the pac SWI-CP2. I just ordered the Maestro SW. Can you tell me what wires you used to bypass the the canbus? I have already located the green wire on the clock spring and the resistance changes with each button press. The maestro should be here tomorrow. Any help with the wiring would be appreciated. Thank you.
Nice work. It’s good to know young folks like you are still taking this kinda stuff on.👊👍🏼🔧🤙🏼
Man, and here I am feeling old at 47...😂
I know this is an old video, but my horn wasn’t working and luckily found this. I did mine just as yours, roughed up the brass and added solder and it’s working now. Thanks
Glad you got it worked out, and thx for watching and commenting 🍻
Thank You for the video! I have a Chevy Silverado 2003, my dealership didn't want to flash my cluster with new VCI (to unlock the RPO), but with your explanation, i dont mind that the mileage, and gas info works... I just want to be able to control the stereo functions (change songs and answer phone calls!) (have new stereo and iDataLink Maestro SW instead of PAC)!!!
Yup that's exactly my setup. If you really wanted the other functionality in the cluster you could get a cluster from a truck at wrecking yard that had those features and it would work.
@@T_B_C_L i have a cluster that has all the functions... But then again... My dealership wont flash my cluster (im in Monterrey, Mexico) so, i need to wait to the border to be open so I can go to Texas and get my cluster flashed... I also changed my passenger window control so now I can also have info on the tires pressure.
@@LordGriller if you have a cluster that has all the functions, there's no need to flash it. It will work once you plug it in.
Dude, great video. Simple, to the point, and very helpful.
Cool, Thank you very much for posting this. I just bought a wheel and you have helped me on my how to "research"
Carl McCoy glad it helped even if only a little..... Good luck!
Thank you for this video! Although i have the pac swi-rc1, i tapped into the green wire in the harness from underneath the steering column with the light blue wire from the pac swi-rc1 harness, then the black and red wire to ground and acc power respectively. I programmed the pac manually. Then connected the jack to the swc behind the pioneer headunit. Worked flawlessly!
Hell yea man, that's awesome! It's so much nicer being able to control the radio from the steering wheel! 🍻
Question for either of you, I have a alpine double din touch screen and just did the whole swap myself with no luck on steering wheel controls working, I have everything hooked up and wired pac up the way pac says to no avail any help would be appreciated. * Further background it was basic steering wheel swapped clock spring and wheel *
@@maxbrino7050 I would start by checking the button press resistance coming off of the green wire you tapped into. Make sure the resistance is indeed changing when you press one of the buttons. If it does change then most likely you are good to that point and the clockspring and steering wheel was installed correctly. You could then move on to troubleshooting you wiring of the pac. Hope this helps!
With the swi-rc1 it says nothing about tapping into a green wire, also my controls don't light up at all after hooking the wheel up.
Anyway I could get hold of you send you what they're telling me to tap into and whats happening/ not happening??
Thank you for sharing this information with the public really appreciate the help 💯🔥
I appreciate the positive feedback 🍻 😊
hey bud, I got a question. Did you have to take your truck to the dealer to get the steering wheel programed? Or do you not need to do that if you connect a PAC and aftermarket radio?
No need for the dealer unless you want to flash the cluster. If you only want stereo controls, volume (all the upper buttons on the steering wheel) then the pac and aftermarket radio is all you need!
Yeah, in order to get the controls to work on the dash you basically have to go to the dealer or possibly some J2534 programmers may be able to enable the feature. The DIC is not that informative, so aftermarket radio controls is making sense to me. :) Thanks for the video.
You could also find a cluster at a junk yard that has these features and have mileage corrected or get one already rebuilt with these features.
@@T_B_C_L I already have a Denali with all of the features. It also has trans temp gauge. I could move that over with the steering wheel and everything would work? Do the clusters or PCMs store the mileage count?
@@dylanfinch6186 yes you should be able to move it over np as long as both are within the 03-06 years. As far as the mileage it is stored in the cluster. I do believe the odometer calibration tool I used on my 2012 Sierra cluster video will work. I'm not 100% sure because I haven't done it for those years but it worked perfect on my 2012 Sierra.
@@T_B_C_Lyes. That is what I should do. Have the cluster reprogrammed and move it and the wheel. Then I'd get all of those features into the Suburban
Did you have to cut the harness to install the wires from the new clock spring? Or where did you connect the cables from the new clock spring?
The clockspring was plug and play, well except for the alarm and the steering wheel control adapter.
Did you also have the pac audio interface for the radio as well?
Yes 👍
I know it’s 7 years old but where did you buy the swi rc interface from I can’t find it anywhere for less than $80
It's in my store Check out this list Subbox/Amplifier from THE BLUE COLLAR LIFE www.amazon.com/shop/thebluecollarlife/list/3BW0JQR7FGE7?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_aipsflist_aipsfthebluecollarlife_3YZEWHARB2VTZ22834XY&language=en_US
Link is also in the description.
So do u get the. Function of fuel miles and how much till empty or is this only for the radio controls?
It's only for radio controls. You would have to swap th cluster for one that came with the these functions from the factory or have your cluster flashed to have these functions.
Thanks man helped me out!
Glad I could help!
Did you get the service airbag on cluster after putting everything back together?
Honestly I don't recall getting that light.... If I did I probably just cleared the code. I will say I don't recall having any issues with the air bag light though.
@@T_B_C_L ok, thanks boss
Awesome video, I have one question did the clock spring GM26101829 come with the new wire harness ?
tokkenblkguy yes that part # is the entire clock spring with harness!
Great video man. I just did the steering column and steering wheel swap but am having an issue. In your video you said the interface has to be analog and not CANBUS. Do you know why that is? I ask because my previous non SWC set up was a Crux SOCG-17C interface which is just a chime interface. I ordered the Crux CS-GMC2 which is their SWC interface. This comes with a wire that you plug into the back of the head unit instead of tapping into the harness. I’m getting a trouble light that says “CAN not recognized”. That’s why I ask why it has to be analog instead of CANBUS because this interface is supposed to be plug and play. I called Crux and they weren’t much help.
In order to use the cabus option, you would have to have the bcm flashed by the dealer to turn on this function. By tapping into that wire and utilizing the analog option ,you bypass this step. Hope that makes sense.
Would it be cheaper if I just install a whole steering column that already had the clock spring and steering wheel controls found one on offerup for 140
That's a decent price but you need to make sure the clock spring is not Damaged! If the steering wheel is not locked down it can over rotate damaging the actual clock spring!
Besides the volume, source, and channel selection, are you able to use the other controls on the steering wheel?
Nathan Clark only the buttons on the top are able to be programmed. The bottom buttons will only work if you replace the cluster with one that came from the factory with steering wheel controls or you have your cluster flashed.
What does having your cluster flashed and how can you tell if one came with steering wheel controls
@@stephenhunt39 man I missed a lot of questions. Sorry for late reply but a gm dealer would have to flash the actual Guage cluster or you could go to a junk yard and get a cluster out of a truck that had steering wheel controls from the factory.
hey man i have read most of the questions asked and also the website you shared i have a simple question. if the case is the same as you have here but no after market alarm is the new clock works allllllll just straight plug and play? seems like it is just wanted to make sure man. thanks for the video pretty sweet helps me alot just need that little verification of the plug and play.
Yup everything is just plug and play no need to solder or crimp anything!
You still need the pac though correct?
@@dirtbiker479 sorry man I just noticed your question but yes if installing for aftermarket radio you need the pac. And you will need to solder at that point.
Will this also work if I have power everything except the digital AC like you do.
Yes.
Do we have to change clock spring to make steering wheel controls work ?
Yes unfortunately the clock spring must be changed
Do you still have your 05?
Ryan Fenters naaa man I sold it! Kinda regret it too but it is what it is!
It sure was clean.
Doing this to my 03 Silverado didn’t this this was possible thanks
Good luck man and happy Thanksgiving! 😊
@@T_B_C_L part number for clock spring?
@@940adolfo 26101829
I have a 2000 GMC Sierra. I gor a steering wheel with controls out of a 2003 sierra and a cadillac cluster. My question to you is what harness an i going to have to change out?
The steering wheel from a 2000 is different then that of a 2003 so I'm gonna guess the harness is different to. I'm not 100% sure but I don't think those are interchangeable.
Hey.. my names Joseph and I was hoping to get some info from you about your steering wheel controls. So I know you changed the steering wheel and clockspring but did you have yo do anything with the bcm..? Like get a new one or get it programmed..? Thanks
You won't need anything done to bcm as long as you are using an aftermarket radio. If you want upgraded info from your cluster now that will need to be flashed or replaced with one that had this from the factory. Hope this makes sense 😊
@T_B_C_L Hey, I really appreciate you responding so quickly and yes that helps a lot.. thank you
can i use that pac sc module with a axxess wiring harness?
The steering control module is completely separate, so I don't see why not.
With this swap are you able to go through the menus on the gauges? Or is this mainly just for radio controls?
This is mainly for radio controls but it is possible to control the Guage cluster. You would have to to have your cluster flashed or get a cluster from a vehicle that had steer wheel controls from the factory.
The Blue Collar Life hey, Do you know if the plastic middle piece is removable from the air bag? My oem steering wheel is gmc and the steering wheel with controls I bought is chevy
@@Drivermod_Josh for sure man that middle air bag will just pop out. Just gotta stick something in those little holes behind the steering wheel to release it. Just pop both out and swap them.
@@T_B_C_L awesome to know, I just have a few more questions
The steering wheel I got has the harness cut off, but came with all the connectors, now can I just plug in the harness that is already in my truck to it or do I have to put the connectors back onto that old harness thats on the steering wheel with the controls? I got it with a complete steering column too.
I also saw some comments you replied to, but the old oem gauges would now be able to show the mpg and such? or would I have to get them flashed at the dealership?
I really do appreciate the info, I subscribed!
@@Drivermod_Josh if I understand you right, the steering column harness Has all the connectors on the column side but was cut vehicle side. If that's correct then yes just plug in all the connectors where your old harness and column was removed. As far as the Guage cluster yes the only buttons that will work are the top buttons. If you want MPG and those other features you either can get a used cluster that had those features or have your cluster flashed. Good luck with the project!
Would it be easier to just change the whole steering column?
If you don't have an aftermarket alarm either way would be easy. I will say, if you are looking into a used clockspring changing entire column might the way to go.
I can tell you dont have a manual trans. Lol changeling the column is a no go for me.
Great video! Its helped a lot. Just wondering if u have the part # for the adapter for the radio?
Ehman65 I used the pac swi-rc
www.amazon.com/PAC-SWI-RC-Steering-Control-Interface/dp/B004HKBY8G
hello, im little confused if i change steering wheel and harnes with the controls one will it work without any another hardwares ? i have factory radio and i have changed the cluster to 2006 year so it should have the steering controls programed right ?
If you want the extra cluster functions you need a cluster that came from the factory with those functions or have yours flashed. If you want your factory radio to work with the steering wheel controls, you need to have the bcm flashed to support this function. Of course this is all after adding proper clockspring harness and steering wheel with controls. If you have an aftermarket radio you need to ad a steering wheel controls adapter and tap into that green wire as I mentioned in the video. If you go that route then bcm does not need to be flashed. Hope this all makes sense 😊
And could you retrofit a newer steering wheel with newer buttons?
If you mean from the newer vehicles, I'm not sure but I doubt it. All the connections would have to be the same including the clockspring.
@@T_B_C_L did you have to buy the harness from the switches to the clock spring wiring harness or did that all come together
@@duanesharpjr9512 when I did the project I purchased a brand new steering wheel that came with the switches. It also come ready to install with the harness that connects to the clockspring.
@@T_B_C_L ty
@@duanesharpjr9512 anytime
Can you make one of the buttons do something else like I wanna put 2 step on my truck and I want either the voice or prog button to activate the 2 step
That all depends on the control adapter you use. Axxess I believe has the ability to have double press buttons. I did this a long time ago so I'm sure there are many more options nowadays.
Hey is the new clock spring for the steering wheel all plug in play when I take out the old clock spring ?
Yes, you will most likely have 1 or 2 plugs (I can't exactly remember how many ) left over that is for quadrasteer. Everything else should plug right in.
Thanks!
@@user-kn4kv9or1f no problem 👍
I did the same procedure. But now I have two problems. 1) the windshield wipers and washer don’t work and when I put the key into acc. I can’t operate the windows.
Wow that's weird! Maybe check the main plug an make sure you fully seat that lever that goes around the entire plug, that's what locks it in place. I'm sure you gotta have a bad connection somewhere.
Will swapping the entire column for one with radio controls work? Even though it will be a different key for the ignition.
Yes that absolutely will work! As long as you get the clockspring harness from the donor truck enact. Some yards go crazy on just cutting things out.
I don’t see the part number in Amazon for the clock spring harness
Unfortunately it may be discontinued. The last time I looked up the steering wheel it was also discontinued. You're probably gonna have to find it elsewhere.
I know you did this video a long time ago. But did you have problems with windshield wiper and washer controls after changing the harness? I have a 2004 and I ordered the same part as you did.
Nope everything worked perfectly and is still working to this day!
Add a ground to the wiper motor housing. Had to do this on several Chevys.
are you able to access all the DIC functions on the speedometer? I've read you have to get the cluster flashed to a vin that has steering controls.
hwydrifter unfortunately you are correct.... If you want the dic to work you either need to have it flashed at the dealer or pick up a used one that came with it from the factory from a junk yard
Does the PAC keep the door chimes or just the steering wheel controls?
That pac is only for the steering wheel controls. I had another one for the actual radio that did the chimes.
Do you think this will work in a Chevy express van 03-06? They never came with steering wheel controls, but everything appears to be the same
Honestly man I have no idea. I'm thinking it probably would but your best bet would be to get an entire steering column with steering wheel from a salvage yard at a cheap price to try it. I will say, if you get it to work, that would make for a great video. Good luck!
It's more difficult for me because I have to change the clock spring and I have to keep my cluster. You know how dumb it would look with a manual with a shifter out the colum and the gear selector in the gauges.
You can have steering wheel controls without changing the cluster. I had it that way for about 2 years! Also no matter what the clockspring must be changed regardless if you have a manual or automatic.
@@T_B_C_L some people whare saying that its Easyer to just to change colum and cluster. I cant. I have to do it the hard way like you did.
@@leviwoodring6101 oh I see what you mean.... Yea unfortunately for us the job is not a simple one!
I have a donor truck can I just take the clock spring from it and put it in mines
You sure can!
So did you then have to buy the separate wiring harness for the steering wheel controls
Hope you figured it out. All of a sudden a bunch of comments that I've never seen before just popped up. Some going back years ago. Sorry if I missed it man. Definitely was not trying to ignore anything. UA-cam and it's algorithms 🙄 yes you need a separate adapter.
What other colors did u use in the pac? Green red and black?
Green, red, black that's it!
Hello. This is great! I found all the parts, but I got stuck trying to disconnect the clock spring. How did you research how to disconnect the buzzer switch and the large connection under the steering column?
Jason Sanders do you mean the large plug that connects into the rest of the harness? And I'm not sure what you mean buzzer switch?
Jason Sanders www.gmfullsize.com/threads/how-to-add-dic-to-03-06-gm-trucks.144071/ maybe this will help you out!
The buzzer switch (heard someone else call it that) is the little white connection near the ignition cylinder. It sits right behind the Small black connection. Yes the large one- got it unlocked but can’t seem to pull it loose.
Jason Sanders I believe the wires you are talking about are for the ignition lock. This is a bit of tricky one. There is a tab on the inside (closest to the middle of the column) that needs to be depressed. Use a very small screwdriver for this. It will pop right out!! As far as the pug if I remember correctly it should have a handle you need to move one way or the other and it should come right out!
Hi, The video straight to the point 👌🏻. I have my 2004 Yukon, When I have checked the price for the harness it was ~ $245 is this the actual price? Also from where I can get the wheel steering itself.
Yea those clockspring harnesses are expensive so that sounds right. I did try to find a steering wheel awhile back and it seems they are discontinued so they are hard to find. I think those years are just getting to old now, so these manufacturers are not making these parts anymore.
@@T_B_C_L I can’t see the link for the harness anymore! Thank you
@@sunhaboosh www.gmpartsgiant.com/parts/gm-coil-kit-26101829.html
Do you need a new BCM? I have a 2003 3500 work truck and it’s bone stock nada fancy . Old owner did put in a newer steerin wheel with buttons but not the clock spring. I know the truck has an alarm, but since it doesn’t have power windows or more accessories I was wondering if I would have to change the BCM aswell in order to make it all work?
It has a after market radio already with a PAC adapter
No need to change bcm. You are just grabbing the signal wire directly from the clockspring and feeding it to your steering wheel controls adapter.
@@T_B_C_L so since mine has a viper alarm, I’d have to only now change out the clock spring and re soder the alarm into the new harness. Where does that harness connect to again? Into the BCM orrrrr
does that connect into the actual PAC module ( either 12 or 24 pin connecter) ?
@@T_B_C_L my bad I’m just tryna figure out if the clock spring harnes goes directly to the pac harnes or does it somewhere else?
@@harleyserrato6908 pac-audio.com/swi-guide-center/swi-guides/#2003-chevrolet-tahoe-swi-rc/7481/27
So i have a 99 Silverado, basically converted everything to a 04, cateye front end, SS interior. Just put the SS trailblazer steering wheel on with the controls ( Exact same look and fitment as the silverado wheels) Im just wondering if you happen to know if i were to put the 03 Clock spring harness in my 99, would it plug right in? or no? what are your thoughts on this.. All i want is for it to light up and to be able to control music. Thanks man!
I'm not sure honestly. I do know the steering wheels are different from a 99 to a 03-04. If it was me I would try to find an entire complete steering column from like a junk yard for cheap. Then you can see if the plugs are different or maybe you could even peice the 2 together to make it work.
Pre 2003 bodystyle had completely different electrical systems in them. The steering wheel controls post 2003 use can bus networks to function hence the reason you need a module to utilize them with an aftermarket radio. Not sure it's possible to use a newer steering wheel without having the harness and control modules.
@@johnbalderas1989 they changed to series 3 I believe. Yeah impossible unless you got a 99 with the controls as a donor.
If i have my original radio … will it still work with the controls without getting the module to control it?
The factory radio will only work if you have the bcm flashed by a dealer or someone who has a tech 2 programmer!
Just got done this swap, very straight forward.
I have yet to get my cluster flashed for DIC and install my SWI-RC. But should my buttons illuminate with the rest of the dash at night? Or will getting the cluster flashed and the pac Installed supply power to the buttons after?
If you did the clockspring swap then the lights on the steering wheel should be illuminated. Make sure you check all your connections and test your other steering wheel functions like blinker windshield wipers, horn ect.
@@T_B_C_L
All those function flawlessly. I highly doubt all the lights in the controls are burnt out.
Would there be a way to test the button function down at the plug with a multi meter?
@@brandonburr1514 I'm sure there probably is but unfortunately I've never had to troubleshoot those lights so I couldn't be any help. Did you install a used complete column or just the clockspring and steering wheel separately?it's been a long time since I was under there but I'm wondering if there is a separate plug just for the steering wheel buttons half way down the column.
@@T_B_C_L
Swapped the whole column and wheel into my truck. I do believe there is a plug for them and it's plugged in, ill be checking for fuses associated with the wheel tomorrow.
@@T_B_C_L
Swapped the whole column and wheel into my truck. I do believe there is a plug for them and it's plugged in, ill be checking for fuses associated with the wheel tomorrow.
Did you have to change the whole column harness? Or was the clock spring harness all that was needed to set this up?
Only the clockspring harness.
@@T_B_C_L so you only replaced the clock spring (with harness) and steering wheel ? Then added the pac for volume and track/seek? Did you have to replace any fuse boxes or bcm?
@@AlexRodriguez-pg9xk I did not replace bcm or any fuse box.
@@T_B_C_L I just realized you have power windows and locks. Do you happen to know if this will work with manual windows and manual locks ?
@@AlexRodriguez-pg9xk I'm not for sure but I believe so!
My swi-rc doesn’t have a green wire what color do i connect it to?
You don't have a green wire on the white din plug that goes into the swi-rc? If memory serves me you should have a couple of loop wires brown and purple I think then green, red , black, yellow, blue, and maybe white. You should only use the black (chassis ground) red (12v switched) green (goes to pin b31 on the steering column harness plug. If you don't have that green wire maybe you received a used swi-rc that someone messed with.
Thank you🤍
What was the harness part number and make used from the Pioneer to factory Radio harness. I have the pac swi-rc.
D Sims that's the one I used so you should be good to go, good luck!
I am not talking about the PAC. The factory radio harness you removed from the back of the radio to the Pioneer radio. I used a Crux CS-GMC2 and this wiring harness will not work with the PAC. Thanks for the fast reponse
That is also a pac harness with bose replacement module but I cannot remember the part # sorry!
Okay so I’ve asked some questions before but everything hooked up one of the buttons glow at night and the airbag light isn’t on but I took it to my normal audio shop and they said it wasn’t getting the right power to the buttons so it wouldn’t work to the radio. Do you think this is something I hooked up wrong or I am missing or was it just on them?
If your steering wheel is used i would just order some new buttons from Amazon and replace them. I think they are pretty cheap. I'm not sure what you mean by airbag light?
@@T_B_C_L it is used it just flashes every time I crank the truck about 5 or 6 times
@@driggersoutdoors3902 yea that is odd maybe try checking the air bag connection. My steering wheel was new as well as the clockspring and I had no issues. Could be maybe the wheel was out in the weather a little to much! Wish I could help more.
I have aftermarket remote start is that tied into that harness
Yes unfortunately it is. This was my situation and made the install much more difficult, but as you can see I was able to get it done. I just took my time and transferred all the connections one at a time from the old harness to the new harness.
What’s the red box for and how do I hook everything up?
Red box?
Hey bro I got the same Yukon but Yk the voice activate on the steering wheel, well I clicked that and now there is this beeping noise and idk how to stop it just wanted to know if you could help
Yea man I'm not sure what that could be, sorry
Did your harness for the clock spring come with it?
MrRick1303 yes that part # on the box is the clockspring and harness together oem and not a Dorman or other aftermarket part!
EROracing cool dude thanks for the fast response
Is there a video with a tutorial on how to do the whole swap
Unfortunately no, I did this job right before I really got into making youtube videos. The job is pretty simple though especially if you do not have a hardwired alarm.
great video. can this be done on a 2001 GMC Yukon. thanks
That is a totaly different steering wheel, wiring harness, everything so honestly man I'm not sure. Sorry
Can you control the dashboard functions since you added the steering will controls? Such as gas mileage fuel consumption etc?
Unfortunately no but it is possible! You need to either have the dealer flash your cluster or get a cluster from a junk yard that had all those functions than they will work!
@@T_B_C_L i can manage that!! thanks
Are the door panels able to swap with the base model too?
I believe they are even though they look different!
Does it add the extra fuel economy and oil life etc to the cluster
You need to either get a cluster that has these functions from the factory or have your cluster flashed. I explain this in this video ua-cam.com/video/n0NhmaAUPRk/v-deo.html
Hello - Did you have to get your truck reprogrammed at the dealer to get the controls to work?
Controls will work with aftermarket radio and steering wheel control adapter. If you want to see gas mileage and other stuff on the cluster you need to have dealer flash the cluster or replace the cluster like I did.
ua-cam.com/video/n0NhmaAUPRk/v-deo.html
@@T_B_C_L Dang thanks for that info. I can't get my AWSC-1 to recognize the truck at all. I replaced the clockspring and went through the setup but it just flashes red and green which according to the instructions it means it does not recognize the vehicle. Few people are telling me I need to reprogram the cluster to turn on the steering wheel controls.
@@bogeysbaseball6319 The truck will never recognize the the adapter because the bcm was flashed from the factory to not have steering controls. You have to set it for manual configuration. Unfortunately even after trying to configure it manually I never got the a access adapter to work. This is why I went with the pac adapter. Try to program it manually and see if you can get it to work.
So if my truck is 2001 and the parts from a 2004 Denali will it work?
I wish I could say yes but honestly I'm not sure. I believe the steering wheel is different so probably not!
Could I swap all this stuff from a 2004 escalade and use it’s clock spring as well?
Yup. You could also swap the Guage cluster to complete the upgrade. Only issue would be odometer.
@@T_B_C_L okay awesome,thank you!
Question does it work for the cluster settings also?
It will if you get a cluster that came from the factory with that feature or have your cluster flashed with a tech 2
Dude I replaced the whole harness and tapped into the green wire and nothing 😭😭😭😭😭 what could be my issue
You are using a steering wheel control adapter?
Hello man great video, I want to do this on my 06 sierra 2500HD Work Truck Trim. You think if I get the clockspring harness pac and steering wheel it should work? Thanks
Z71___ it should work just fine. The pac reads the resistance from the buttons to work so as long as you install the proper clockspring and a steering wheel with controls everything should work just fine!
EROracing Thanks man. Ill let you know if I get stuck somewhere lol
Z71___ Roger that!
I just did the swap following everything you did but have problems with the controls. I've tried the PAC SWI RC, PAC SWI CP2 and Axxis SWI-1. None of them work . The pac swi rc worked a little but randomly changed the radio. I've read somewhere you have to have the computer flashed for UK3,the redundant radio functions....is this true? Need your help
Are you using stock radio or aftermarket
The only way for this to work without flashing uk3 is to use an aftermarket radio!
@@T_B_C_L I'm using a pioneer 4400nex. I'm usually good with this stuff,but it's been a nightmare. I found the wire your talking about too....fairly simple....but for some reason mine isnt working
@@TheKillahk82 ok if you watch one of my other videos I was going through the same thing! I had Intermittent issues causing me to try everything from multiple different brands to several pac swi-rc units thinking maybe I had a bad one.
I tried grounding my head unit, using a pac power noise filter. I tried reterminating all my connections. I even ordered an extension that plugged in the back of the Pioneer remote 3.5mm so I didn't have to remove the radio every time I wanted to try a new unit. I initially soldered an extension wire to the green wire down below so I never bothered changing that connection because well it was soldered. But low and behold I unsoldered and resoldered a new wire and everything has worked perfectly since. Now I'm not sure if your issue is the connection to the green wire like it was for me but definitely try that along with the other things I tried. Make sure you have a good soldered connection. The pac swi-rc reads the resistance from each button press to know which button is being pressed so a good solid connection is a must. Good luck man and don't give up even though you may want to. You can figure it out!
@@T_B_C_L Thanks so much for the responses. I will try another pac module and check all my connections... Hopefully it's the same issue you had,cuz I dont have mine soldered. Appreciate the info man.
if.I got a steering wheel off a wrecked one can I just use that harness ?
Yes as long as the clock spring has not been broken so make sure the steering wheel is pulled out and locked as to not over rotate and break the clock spring!
Please tell me i can upgrade my 2002 escalade steering wheel to the 03-06 steering with the buttons?
Wish I had the answer man but unfortunately I'm not sure if it's possible to switch to the 03-06. Never attempted it.
@@T_B_C_L thanks
To change from an 02 to the 03-06 steering wheel I believe you have to replace the whole steering column. 03-06 from what I understand has more splines. Not sure on the wiring. It has been done, but you’ll have to search for more information on.
I'm trying to put a 04 column with steering controls in my 01 which has a viper alarm. Would it be the same procedure or is there things I need to change?
Procedure is the same! You just gotta transfer all the connections to the new clock spring.
@@T_B_C_L the connections from my old column to the new one? My old clock spring only has one wire a yellow one that goes down the column and connects under the dash and only one air bag connector. Is that the only wire I need. The other wires aren't connected to the clock spring. So do they matter? Thanks
@@skoop2003 shoot I just realized you are trying to put an 04 column into an 01.niw I'm not absolutely sure that it won't work but I'm pretty sure those columns and wiring harness are different so I'm not sure it will work. The 99-01 are the ones that are similar as well as the 03-06. Sorry I wasn't much help.
@@T_B_C_L ok thanks
skoop2003 I am trying to do the same thing on my end. I believe the easiest way to do it is to buy a complete clockspring harness from 03-06 Silverado/Sierra 2500 Truck with steering wheel control options (those only have one one plug for the airbag like 99-2001 Models) and adapt it to the current column you have on your truck with the 03-06 Style Steering Wheel. You would have to tap in to the power and button control wires only from that new clockspring harness you bought to make the buttons work with your aftermarket car stereo and for that you would need another adapter. Hope you understood very difficult to explain. I will let u know if I follow through with everything on my truck.
Great video. I bought an 04 Yukon 3 months ago in perfect shape. Was wondering if I could do this with mine, now I know. Thanks so much. Quick question, could you tell me how much it costs to get the ECM flashed so all the buttons work and it will display everything on the dash?
Actually all you need to do is have the cluster flashed but how much it costs is completely up to the dealer.... That's even if they will do it! Good luck.
@@T_B_C_L just wanted to let you know and everyone who watches the video, that you DO NOT have to go to the dealer to get the cluster flashed. I found someone on UA-cam who rebuilds clusters, which I did because my bulbs were out and I wanted the new stepper motors. This person has stock of cluster boards that has all the info already on it, and it only cost me 40 for the board. Now I have all the info on the DIC but yes you have to buy the wheel, buttons and clock spring. 2 hours and done. 3 cocktails and there you go. :)
@@mackdaddy6652 that's awesome man but you forgot the most important part..... Who is this UA-camr and how do I get ahold of them to get my going? 😁
@@T_B_C_L man you are quick with the replies. I LOVE THAT. I will give you his contact as soon as I check with him and make sure he is cool with it. He is rebuilding my climate control as well since the bulbs are out on it. He is a complete pro and very reputable. I will give you the info as soon as I make sure he is cool with it. Promise.
@@T_B_C_L hey man, his youtube handle is jeffescortlx. He had many videos and he can take care of your board on the cluster in any way you want. Hope you had a good Christmas.
Did u have to reprogram your pass lock ?
I'm not sure what a pass lock is?
If I just get the whole steering column would I still need to get that part for the stereo volume to work ?
Yes that part is needed no matter what for an aftermarket radio to work with the steering controls! Wait let's make sure we are talking about the same thing. You will not need the clockspring as long as the colum came out of a truck that had steering controls but you will need an anolog steering wheel control module like the pac I used.
@@T_B_C_L oh okay thank you
@@T_B_C_L and what if I have a cut harness for my stereo ?? Which module would I needa buy ?
@@CristianGarcia-dn5fm cut harness or not, in order to get the steering wheel controls to works you just need to run the steering wheel controls remote wire from your aftermarket radio to the light green wire under the dash after you install that column.pac-audio.com/swi-guide-center/swi-guides/#2005-chevrolet-silverado-swi-rc/10272/24
@@T_B_C_L okay thank you man
You must be really strong if you pull that steering wheel off without a puller.
John R they just come right off with a good tug. I did it in my Trailblazer
My nick name is THE TANK.... LOL!
You must not have removed many steering wheels. I never used a puller. Just grab and wiggle. Comes right out. I’m talking about the steering wheel by the way.
always leave the nut on just back it off a couple of rotations if u really have to yank the steering whell that way u dont knock urself out or rip the harness apart
@@Carhartt206 that's a pro tip 👍
will this work with my 2000 Sierra?
Honestly I'm not sure. The 99-02 are different than the 03-06 and I don't have any experience with those. I would think it would but I don't want to say yes if I don't personally have experience with it.
Hey man I’m about to start my project and when I went to order the same pac interface that you have I couldn’t find it anymore. Would you know if the PAC SWI-PS would also work? Seems like they both same instructions. Thanks in advance
I don't have any experience with that particular module but whatever module you get just make sure you can manually program it. Canbus programming will not work.
The Blue Collar Life The Blue Collar Life The Blue Collar Life The Blue Collar Life thanks for the help man i appreciate it. One more question if you don’t mind. How would I know if it manually connects or programs through the canbus? Sorry if the question is dumb, I’m new to all of this. Thanks
@@smalliebigs6784 no question is dumb my friend. I will do everything I can to help you out. Here is a link to the pac swi rc-1 It looks like this one can do canbus or manual mode. In the link it explains manual mode. pac-audio.com/swi-guide-center/swi-rc-1-guide/
You don't necessarily have to get that module but if you check pacs website you should be able to see the modules that are capable of a manual installation!
The Blue Collar Life thanks a ton man I greatly appreciate it, because it’s hard trying to figure all this out with no help. Nice to know people like you are will to help! Thanks again man
@@smalliebigs6784 anytime my man. Hit me if you run into any problems. 🍻
I bought a steering wheel column installed it just can’t get the buttons to work
Are you using the stock radio or aftermarket?
@@T_B_C_L stock
Stock
@@rickydelgadillo7087 this mod is mostly towards the use of an aftermarket radio. If you want to use stock radio I believe you have to have dealer flash bcm.
@@T_B_C_L gotcha i was going to change it later
What is the one colorful plug on the clockspring for I did the conversion and couldn’t find anything to plug
It into you have it ran between the frame below the column it’s got a real looking wire and a purple one and it’s really thin
You put your hand on it when you were taking about what wire to splice the pac into
@@driggersoutdoors3902 I think you are talking about the plug with like 8 wires on it and plug is flat. That is used only in a Quadra steer vehicles. If you don't have Quadra steer (99% don't) than it's left unplugged.
The Blue Collar Life thanks I believe that’s it I appreciate it
@@driggersoutdoors3902 anytime 👍
The Blue Collar Life you seem to know more than I do so I did the conversion and can’t find anywhere to get my cluster flashes if I buy a cluster that came out of a vehicle that had the buttons originally would mine work
Would this be possible to a 99-02 sierra/silverado?
The vehicle is almost identical so I would think it would but I can't say for absolutely sure, sorry!
I wonder if this could be done on a 96 k1500
Gabe Ulrickson if they came stock in that year I'm sure it will work!
Will this work with the rp5-gm11 control module?
I wish I could help you out man but I have no experience with that module.
I used that one RP5-GM11 also and no work did you get it to work
@@MrNLC no it won't work without flashing your BCM. The rp5-gm11 relies on the class 2 serial network for input for the steering wheels controls which it receives from the BCM. The way he is doing it is getting the signal directly from the Steering wheel and inputing it into the swc-r1 module. So essentially the Swc module is doing what the BCM would do in a vehicle equipped with the steering wheels controls from the factory.
Bro can we contact each other?
Where can I buy your steering wheel like that I can’t find one
You may have to go to a dealer. I believe ii purchased mine off of ebay but after doing a quick search I could only find used ones.
The Blue Collar Life thanks
Junkyard FTW. Be sure its correct year(s).
Grab the wiring harness too.
Stay gold.
Will i have an extra wire? With nowhere to plug into?
It's been a long time since I did this but I believe you are referring to a plug with like 6 wires all different colors. If so that is for the quadsasteer and will not be used. Just tuck it away.
The light green wire is that on the main harness?
@@T_B_C_L found out it was for the steering position sensor but mines a base model so mines doesnt have it i tucked it away
@@rjhdz2731 catalog.pac-audio.com/index.php?controller=attachment&id_attachment=1502
@@rjhdz2731 cool, glad you got it figured out!
I lost where the little green plug on the clock spring goes. Can someone help me out??
It's been so long man I can't say for sure but maybe you are talking about the I believe single wire plug. If so, It may be where the Ignition cylinder is.
@@T_B_C_L it’s a two wire plug and the plug itself is green
@@Kwalafied42 sorry man I just can't remember. Hope you get it figured out.
@@T_B_C_L I just found it. If anybody else is looking. If you’re sitting in the drivers seats it’s on the top back of the gear shift mechanism.
@@Kwalafied42 awesome man, glad you figured it out!
I have a 03 Silverado gonna switch out with a tbss steering wheel my truck has a vipar alarm i know I need to switch out clock spring but why would it be more difficult to do with a vipar alarm I thought it was just plug in the new clock spring wiring?
It's more difficult because half the alarm wires are connected to the clockspring. So you have to transfer all of those wires to the new clockspring as you are removing and installing the new clockspring. It's not impossible just a pita.
I have a ds4+ vipar alarm nothing connects to the clock spring on mine tho?
@@Cesarramirez-vj5ww oh that must be one of those fancy alarms that connect through the OBDII connector. If so than you are golden!
Yeahh just need to grab the clock spring and that should just be plug in right?
@@Cesarramirez-vj5ww yea the clockspring is just plug and play. The only problem I had was near the ignition lock I believe. It was kinda tricky. I just took my time and figured it out. Other than that it's pretty simple.
Does your MPH and fuel consumption work?
No, you have to have your cluster flashed or pick up one from a junk yard that had the steering control's from the factory.
@@T_B_C_L so you just walk into a dealer and tell them you want the BCM flashed for steering wheel controls ?
@@keithellett4283 lol.... I wish it was just that easy. Off the top of my head I can't remember the code need to be flashed but it all depends on the dealership. Some dealership will work with you and may have done this before so process would be simple. Other dealerships would look at you like you are crazy and tell you it's not possible. The programing of cluster needs to be done with a tech II scan tool.
@@T_B_C_L I appreciate the honesty lol. I’m sure my local dealer will give me the run down but thanks for the heads up
@@T_B_C_L I hear ya, i've had the parts to do this for like a year now but i have a Viper alarm and i dont wanna mess it up because i know the wiring is different now. I think i may have a friend of mine wire in the new clock spring, and i actually found a bad ass black wood grain steering wheel on ebay that i may switch too, little pricy but why not lmafo
Link to steering wheel??
I don't I think you can get those steering wheels anymore. Looks like they are discontinued.
This will work on a Tahoe 03 bro ?
Yes it will work. Tahoe and yukon are basically the same thing.
What’s the part number on that steering wheel boss ?
I'm not ure exactly what you are referring to?
@@T_B_C_L for the steering wheel with steering controls you don’t happen to have a part number I can’t find any online
@@christopherhernandez9115 you the pac steering wheel adapter or the clockspring wiring harness?
Oh wait I'm sorry man I miss read that first post let me see if I can find the part number
This is the part #10364490 from my original order. I'm not sure if it has changed but that's what it was when I purchased it.
What is the clock spring part number?
It's in the video ua-cam.com/video/asJTT34ql_I/v-deo.htmlsi=_NtsXoyD8mu2Rxfv&t=1m5s
Where can I buy a
that
What are you trying to buy?
I got a whole steering column with the steering controls for $50 I got lucky lol
Nice find!
@The Blue Collar Life I installed the harness an I didn't get the buttons to work i was seein that some wires are missing on my original harness. You think I can harwire it n make this work?
@@xNawfy are you trying the buttons with a stock radio or aftermarket radio. If aftermarket, you need to install a sterring wheel control adapter to make the buttons work.
@The Blue Collar Life yea I had to hardwire it bro is workin now I guess your truck was wired up for it mine was a base model truck
@@xNawfy glad you figured it out 🍻