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l77 wrote:My car is optioned 'vvs - automatic lamp control delete' which I hope can be enabled in BCM. Can't tell if the light sensor is present or not from looking at it.

And Holden splash screen ~ ~ ~

Shouldn't be a problem at all for either of those.

New like $160, I'm going to try and round up a few for you guys though.

So to get these mods we have to pull the cars computer and send it to him? Correct. This actually has quite a few benefits, the first one being cost. Since I don't have to sit around and develop remote hardware and software to do this I can keep the cost down. Secondly its a controlled environment ...

Tom Slick wrote:I can probably send you the spare unit that Eric sent to me... unless someone has another spare one out there...

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Tom Slick

That would be PERFECT, let me know

Chris, Let me know if there is any information, pictures, etc. I can get for you... I do have a copy of the file used to update my IQ unit at the dealership... update had to be done with the USB flash drive plugged into the USB port, and the install was controlled through the Tech 2. MDI was used t...

Sweet! Chris, you rock! Eric, I'm already getting information on the IC chips and processors in the IQ unit you sent me... will let you know when/if I find out anything good regarding bluetooth. I do know that the USB "port" for flashing the unit can probably be enabled for audio files......

Chris, Just to kick this thread off, there's a number of requests people have had for modifications to the Caprice electronics that will probably take a BCM reflash or other programming. Starting list is here... (not necessarily in order); 1) Enabling remote start (assuming all hardware is in place...

Sounds like a plan. I've done work on radios from that manufacturer so the architecture should be similar so I'm sure we can do something with them; I'm up for working on them!

So is that all it will take? I have a buddy who was going to give gm tac a call when he gets back to work but hes laid up right now. If gm isnt willing to help, what would it cost for a bcm that will let me tap shift? As long as the TCM still has the setups to accept it (which I believe it should) ...

Hey Paul :) :D Hi Chris, Pretty rough week losing Charlie to cancer. I'm glad I was able to get things done for his family in the final few days...it all happened in a blur. C.P. I know, I had no idea how bad it had gotten until Ray called me :( Was glad to be able to talk to Wendy a bit though man...