Paddle Shifters

[jcmGT]

FWIW, the wireless has been done, don't need to worry about the clocksrpring. Details on the other forum.

[I12XLR8]

How long would that battery run the led's for? If I find I want them back after going the wired paddle shifter route would having a wireless set up for the led's be possible?

Or, can they be powered through the other buttons even if they are on all of the time? The horn must have constant power to it...

[jcmGT]

The battery would not last long for the LEDS but the real question is, the leds come when the headlights - there would be no control and they would be on all the time -no longer automatic.

At this time, the best solution would be to tap the onstar line for 12v to run the transmitter. Since the controls function on voltage drops on the 12v line (see schematics), it's possible that when the voltage drops when the transmitter is activated, it could be interpreted by the BCM as a command. The transmitter draws 15mA steady, not sure if there is a transient at the beginning my meter did not pick-up.

I simply did not have time to give this a try right now. Perhaps it will be on my list when the car to dormant this winter.

[I12XLR8]

The battery would not last long for the LEDS but the real question is, the leds come when the headlights - there would be no control and they would be on all the time -no longer automatic.

At this time, the best solution would be to tap the onstar line for 12v to run the transmitter. Since the controls function on voltage drops on the 12v line (see schematics), it's possible that when the voltage drops when the transmitter is activated, it could be interpreted by the BCM as a command. The transmitter draws 15mA steady, not sure if there is a transient at the beginning my meter did not pick-up.

I simply did not have time to give this a try right now. Perhaps it will be on my list when the car to dormant this winter.

So, would I be able to tap into the Onstar 12V line to power the LEDs? If I have removed the ONSTAR box will that line still have power? I'm not concerned if the LEDs are on all of the time...they should last quite a while.

[jcmGT]

Looks like it still should have power. The "onstar" wire also controls the DIC and some radio functions. It all depends on how much load the LEDS place in the line. May not seem like much but it may impact the other functions. See post 27 in the other board thread for schematics.

The 12v "onstar" line is not intended to power anything. It's a signal line.

[Dblaron]

I agree with JCM, the 12V "onstar" line is a signal, i dont believe it is fused. This could be dangerous to use for power as it may cause damage by drawing too much current. (even tho leds don't draw much) I dont think id be willing to be the Guinea pig on that. A bcm could be very costly.

Ps, i am still waiting on parts to do the first shroud for one member. I will post when that one is done and im ready for the next.

[I12XLR8]

'nuff said. No lights it is...

[matts88yj]

I'm interested.

[jcmGT]

Done. Wireless too!

[TailG8er]

I want to do this to my GXP. I have a spare steering wheel already. Amazon is where to get the paddles?