VCIM Swap for Bluetooth Capability

[blkonblk]

Can anyone confirm the splitter you need for this? This is one of my planned mods and the above link does not work.

Ted

updating the linkkk

https://gmspecialservicetools.service-solutions.com/ToolDetails.aspx?id=5661

 

[Rockytfox]

I just pulled the trigger on a 2010 VCIM 20829984. I don't think I'll need the splitter since it's a 2010 VCIM (just 2011+ VCIM's need the splitter??). Anyway, I'll post here once I have an update for ya!

 

[bacin87]

I have also done this mod. I have a 2007 tahoe with the bose system with out navigation. I upgraded the radio to a Rosen with rear view camera and navigation. I later on did the upgrade with a 2010 vcim with no dealer visit.
I ordered the part from car-part.com part # 20829984. What your going to need to do is look up
chasis control computer then look for
communication -onstar with voice recognition.
This is what I did, when I got the unit i removed the old unit and installed the new one called onstar and updated my info onstar thinks I own a 2010 but it did not bother me. All the features work including remote link which stars your car open and close doors and informs you of how much gas u have etc. I hope this helps you out and good luck.

Thanks Brooklyn hoe for the part number I saw someone else on the forum did the 2010 VCIM swap but I didnt know the part number. For anyone that wants the remote link and Bluetooth to work you have to get a 2010 because its is the last year that uses the same factory harness as the 2007-2009 VCIM.

 

[Rockytfox]

So where are people buying these vcims? I have had two orders cancelled now referring me to my local dealership which supposedly cannot order unless mine is defective.

 

[blkonblk]

So where are people buying these vcims? I have had two orders cancelled now referring me to my local dealership which supposedly cannot order unless mine is defective.

ebay or junkyards orrrr car-parts.com like stated above

looks like car-part.com has one from a 2010 silverado for $150,,,thats cheap, someone grab it,,but make sure they send the bluetooth antenna also

 

[Rockytfox]

ebay or junkyards orrrr car-parts.com like stated above

looks like car-part.com has one from a 2010 silverado for $150,,,thats cheap, someone grab it,,but make sure they send the bluetooth antenna also

Is the bluetooth antenna the same thing as the antenna on the roof or is it a separate antenna attached directly to the VCIM?

 

[blkonblk]

Is the bluetooth antenna the same thing as the antenna on the roof or is it a separate antenna attached directly to the VCIM?

its attached to the vcim itself, here is a pic

 

[Rockytfox]

Bo, thanks so much for your help. The VCIM I found did not have the bluetooth antenna (pictured above) but I was able to find one online for $20 through ebay and Amazon. I appreciate your help and will update here once I've received the parts.

 

[Rockytfox]

Ok so I got the vcim and antenna. Installed both. I tried pressing the talk button on the steering wheel, said "Bluetooth" and "pair" but didn't get anywhere. How do I get it setup?

---------- Post added at 07:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:05 PM ----------

Nevermind.

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29114&highlight=vcim&page=2

 

[bacin87]

Purchased a 2010 Silverado VCIM

Do any of you have instruction on how to install/remove? My VCIM died on my 2007 Tahoe and I found a used 2010 Silverado VCIM and need to know how to install.