2008 Tahoe LT VCIM Swap

[UpAndDown]

Well it is possible, but it’s not fun. As you can see in the pic, the blue and purple plugs are actually long enough to disconnect from the front, but mine must have been caught up on something in the back because after unplugging the 2 molex type connectors by reaching through the slot with 1 hand, the unit wouldn’t pull out far enough to get at the colored plugs from the front. So, while it is possible to get all of them through the slot in the dash, it’s only necessary to get the 2 white plugs that way and then you can actually pull it out and get the other 2 like a gentleman. Paired it up with no issues. Question though, if I allow access to my phone book can I dial by name hands free? I couldn’t get that to work but I’m not sure if it’s even possible with this system. Hope this helps anyone else in the future doing this swap.

 

[petethepug]

Hell yes, that’ll help owners without Navi set ups adding BT VCIM to the trucks.

Your hands probably look like you fed em to a chihuahua for a manicure. GM left a lot of raw cut edges inside the dash.

Nice work on disassembling the puzzle.

 

[UpAndDown]

Petethepug yes lots of sharp edges back there with no room to work. Those plugs do not want to be separated from their homes after 17 years either.

 

[UpAndDown]

Just to update, the unit works great. Sounds good too especially considering the age of the hardware. Now I’m looking for a solution to stream music. The Crux BTS-GM1X seems to be exactly what I’m looking for but it’s hard to come by. It’s for music only, no phone, and plugs in at the XM module as opposed to behind the radio which is what I’m looking for. Some if the other adapters also only play music through the front speakers and this one uses all speakers. If anyone has one for sale please PM me. I can’t post in the classifieds here for sone reason. Thanks

 

[petethepug]

I wonder why CRUX stopped making them again. If they stay true to form they’ll make make more on a private label for some company like they did for ISS Automotive with the Xms-bt1 back in ’21

 

[Fless]

Have you looked in FB Marketplace? I see a few listings, although they may not be fresh. Might be worth a try.

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[UpAndDown]

Thanks for that Fless. I did look but nothing is available in my area. Not sure how you do a nationwide search but I’ll try to figure it out and see if any are available to ship.

 

[UpAndDown]

The top ad in your post is already sold. Waiting on a response from the other one.