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it would only work for stuff from around 99 to 2007 some of the impala stuff goes past 2007 i think. Pretty much all the J1850 vpw stuff could be support if someone wants to put in the work. 99-02 GTM800s I think MCU is either mask rom or 1 time flash so you cant program the mcu only the eeprom.
I have a cluster reading Odometer ERROR. Is this system able to first read and see if the original mileage is still stored, and then rewrite correctly?
What would happen in the event of a “brick” my cluster’s led come on but the steppers don’t nor does the odometer/prndl display. IPC hammer says port is closed.
Any way to know what bin files have what options on the git hub? i am looking for a bin file to flash my cluster with steering wheel controls, and trans temp gauge. my truck is an 2004, and i guess i could be lazy and just find a vin from a truck that already has the options , buy the vin through techline connect and program it, but for one, i would rather not spend my money on acdelco tds, when i can donate to mike instead, and 2 i like a challenge and learning new stuff.
Do you have to do anything to enable TPMS on the cluster? I recently got all the stuff to mess around with IPC hammer, as well as having a sacrificial IPC to mess with in case I mess it up. I will be adding TPMS to my MY03 truck via replacing the passenger door module. Should the IPC just pick up on that, or does anything has to be changed in the programming? Thank You.
I’m looking to do the same thing. Please post here if you find out any more info. I think you just have to update to a newer OS version but i also heard you might need to update the BCM too.
Nice work there! Was curious if IPC Hammer works with J2534? It was grayed out on your video, so I'm not sure it was because this function was reserved for the future releases or whatever the matter is..
I'll reply to myself. I tried it with J2534 (original GM) - mixed results. It does retrieve the properties, it triggers the test, reads the VIN, calibration ID etc.. When I try to write the calibration - cluster enters into "programming mode" (displays and warning lights goes off), it requesting permission to upload a few times, then responds that permission to program was denied and exits the programming mode (displays and warning lights are ON again). I tried with 4x communications enabled and disabled - no difference. Am I missing something in configuration or original GM J2534 not really suited to work with IPC Hammer?
Sorry for not getting back to you. I actually forgot after seeing that you asked. I didn't know if it works or not. I remember talking Mike about it when he wrote the software but I couldn't remember if he had a chance to test it. I still can't really remember if it's tested or not but it sounds like it's not well tested
@@FixedUntilBroken, Thank you. I'll try it with the different laptop - who knows may be some drivers are conflicting or whatever the case could be. I know that my J2534 works OK, because it works fine for the cluster programming using official GM subscription ($49 per 1 VIN, I believe it is :) ).
All I do know about it is that it was already there from PCM hammer. I've actually not looked at the source code at all on IPC hammer or PCM hammer but it could be that some of the functions of it don't work. I simply don't know that much about that part of ipc hammer
I have an 04 2500hd that I want to add the DIC to in order to view my instant and average MPG. Can this be done using an 04 2500hd calibration that has steering wheel controls? Or do i have to upgrade to a newer OS and calibration?
Vin doesn't really matter at all you can just use to look features. BTW the cluster will grab the vin from the PCM and write it to itself when you plug it into your truck.
@@FixedUntilBroken ok thanks for the video and response after almost 2 years my mileage is correct for the truck and almost 6 years the buttons work for the DIC
Has anyone looked into modifying bcm? I was kinda surprised how much this is on the cluster yet no one seems interested in digging into the bcm to add more options etc?
I think the main driving factor in clusters is that they sell good. BCMs are cheap and lots of of them at junkyards clusters not so much. I think it there was more of a market demand on BCMs you would see more info about them like PCMs and clusters.
First example that comes to mind is if you were going swap an mcu off of one one board to another like a trailblazer to a Silverado (I haven't tested this though). I can't think of many times you actually need to change the OS though but it's worth having it as an option. But the way the folders are built all the cals match the os in that folder
@@FixedUntilBroken Gotcha, I have a bunch of boards here that I’ve just been reading properties and seeing what there functions are. So like 03/04 with steering wheel controls, with driver 1/2, without service brake booster etc just so I have it written down and know. Now, if I wanted to say take an 06 Gas board, and convert it too an 06 diesel board, is this possible aswell? I would assume that would require a OS+Cal write?
@@FixedUntilBroken Ok last question lol. On an 06 board, are the trans temp setting different then 03-05? I just checked the options on this one I have on the bench and it’s showing a6 03
If I am just using Pwr, Gnd and data pin, why do I need an obdii connector. Will the software work through the com port without the obdii adapter. Just trying to understand. Thank You...
you dont have to use an OBD2 port you can wire direct to the tool. unless you mean like a normal com port on a computer. class 2 serial isn't rs232/UART its J1850 VPW. it goes up to 7 volts. so you cant a normal com port to talk to it.
I don't know how to do bug reports or anything that deals with programming, I just use programs to assist me in doing a better job. So with that in mind.. In IPC , when not connected to a device (don't have one yet), When you run the checksum test and select a ".bin" file it runs flawlessly, but when you do not select a file and just press the cancel button or "X" at the top right corner to close the window, the "checksum test" page does not return to the main menu, and when you press cancel at the bottom of the "checksum test" page it does not return to the main menu forcing you to restart the program. It does however acknowledge that you did press the cancel button. If possible could you pass this on to Mike B, On another note, do you still have that broken power supply we talked about in December, if so how can I get up with you to pick it up. I live over in Defuniak Springs, I am a new member of your group if that helps in communications. Thank You...
Dang man I just want a goofy welcome message… didn’t know I was gonna become an apprentice programmer
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It is cool the Bench tester you used to check the cluster
Thank you! Really interesting video again.
Glad you enjoyed it!
How do I know what bin has steering wheel controls to add to my cluster
seems to work with obd link mx+ with V5.6.15 changed caliber for stepper motors and milage.
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This would be awesome to do with other GM clusters
it would only work for stuff from around 99 to 2007 some of the impala stuff goes past 2007 i think. Pretty much all the J1850 vpw stuff could be support if someone wants to put in the work. 99-02 GTM800s I think MCU is either mask rom or 1 time flash so you cant program the mcu only the eeprom.
@@FixedUntilBroken Ones I have are 00-05 Astro\Safari and 01-10 Montana's
@@FixedUntilBroken Can you upload another video of how to program steering wheel on 2003-2005 gmc Chevy cluster please
Very Good Work..
Thanks!
Great video and subbed.
Thanks
@@FixedUntilBroken can you Make a video of how to add steering wheel buttons option on a 2003-2007 Chevy gmc 1500 cluster plz ?????!!!!!
Nice project
Thank you!
I have a cluster reading Odometer ERROR. Is this system able to first read and see if the original mileage is still stored, and then rewrite correctly?
Is there a list of known working devices for pcmhammer?
Can you upload another video of how to program steering wheel on 2003-2005 gmc Chevy cluster please
Can you upload another video of how to program steering wheel on 2003-2005 gmc Chevy cluster please !!!
What would happen in the event of a “brick” my cluster’s led come on but the steppers don’t nor does the odometer/prndl display. IPC hammer says port is closed.
Can i disable the annoying service tire monitor with this ?
Ok how can I just add steering wheel controls option to my cluster
Any way to know what bin files have what options on the git hub? i am looking for a bin file to flash my cluster with steering wheel controls, and trans temp gauge. my truck is an 2004, and i guess i could be lazy and just find a vin from a truck that already has the options , buy the vin through techline connect and program it, but for one, i would rather not spend my money on acdelco tds, when i can donate to mike instead, and 2 i like a challenge and learning new stuff.
Does the OBDLINK needs to be wired directly to the cluster or it can be done if its connected in the obd port on the truck?
What options can you add to the instrument cluster?
Can you make it so the tpms can be scrolled through in the dic?
Can this calibrate a custom message on vehicle startup?
Only 03-04 you can. Use Hex editor to modify BIN
Way late but did you figure out how to do this?
Do you have to do anything to enable TPMS on the cluster? I recently got all the stuff to mess around with IPC hammer, as well as having a sacrificial IPC to mess with in case I mess it up. I will be adding TPMS to my MY03 truck via replacing the passenger door module. Should the IPC just pick up on that, or does anything has to be changed in the programming? Thank You.
I’m looking to do the same thing. Please post here if you find out any more info.
I think you just have to update to a newer OS version but i also heard you might need to update the BCM too.
Nice work there! Was curious if IPC Hammer works with J2534? It was grayed out on your video, so I'm not sure it was because this function was reserved for the future releases or whatever the matter is..
I'll reply to myself. I tried it with J2534 (original GM) - mixed results. It does retrieve the properties, it triggers the test, reads the VIN, calibration ID etc.. When I try to write the calibration - cluster enters into "programming mode" (displays and warning lights goes off), it requesting permission to upload a few times, then responds that permission to program was denied and exits the programming mode (displays and warning lights are ON again). I tried with 4x communications enabled and disabled - no difference. Am I missing something in configuration or original GM J2534 not really suited to work with IPC Hammer?
Sorry for not getting back to you. I actually forgot after seeing that you asked. I didn't know if it works or not. I remember talking Mike about it when he wrote the software but I couldn't remember if he had a chance to test it. I still can't really remember if it's tested or not but it sounds like it's not well tested
@@FixedUntilBroken, Thank you. I'll try it with the different laptop - who knows may be some drivers are conflicting or whatever the case could be. I know that my J2534 works OK, because it works fine for the cluster programming using official GM subscription ($49 per 1 VIN, I believe it is :) ).
All I do know about it is that it was already there from PCM hammer. I've actually not looked at the source code at all on IPC hammer or PCM hammer but it could be that some of the functions of it don't work. I simply don't know that much about that part of ipc hammer
I have an 04 2500hd that I want to add the DIC to in order to view my instant and average MPG. Can this be done using an 04 2500hd calibration that has steering wheel controls? Or do i have to upgrade to a newer OS and calibration?
I'm not understanding why the VIN matters? I have a instrument cluster from a Denali in my Sierra
Vin doesn't really matter at all you can just use to look features. BTW the cluster will grab the vin from the PCM and write it to itself when you plug it into your truck.
@@FixedUntilBroken ok thanks for the video and response after almost 2 years my mileage is correct for the truck and almost 6 years the buttons work for the DIC
@@stacyadams4386 sweet I'm glad the video helped you!
it does seem to be working with obd xpro vt. i changed mileage but not vin or anything else. dont know how. read the properties but cant flash.
Awesome thank you for the info
Can you correct mileage when install a used cluster. (people don't like it when I put 250k Speed-o in there 140k truck?)
Yes
Has anyone looked into modifying bcm? I was kinda surprised how much this is on the cluster yet no one seems interested in digging into the bcm to add more options etc?
I think the main driving factor in clusters is that they sell good. BCMs are cheap and lots of of them at junkyards clusters not so much. I think it there was more of a market demand on BCMs you would see more info about them like PCMs and clusters.
@@FixedUntilBroken that makes sense. How long on average does it take to get accepted into the FB group?
@@diy_automotive normally a day
or so but I just checked there are no pending requests. Did you answer the questions in the request section?
@@FixedUntilBroken I did, I was accepted earlier today, thanks
what are the check boxes under 03-06 cluster options?
Features he is still working on but yes.
When would you write OS + Cal vs just writing IPC calibration?
First example that comes to mind is if you were going swap an mcu off of one one board to another like a trailblazer to a Silverado (I haven't tested this though).
I can't think of many times you actually need to change the OS though but it's worth having it as an option. But the way the folders are built all the cals match the os in that folder
@@FixedUntilBroken Gotcha, I have a bunch of boards here that I’ve just been reading properties and seeing what there functions are. So like 03/04 with steering wheel controls, with driver 1/2, without service brake booster etc just so I have it written down and know. Now, if I wanted to say take an 06 Gas board, and convert it too an 06 diesel board, is this possible aswell? I would assume that would require a OS+Cal write?
@@theoriginalmiked7795 it's actually just a calibration but you also need to clone the eeprom off the diesel board
@@FixedUntilBroken Ok last question lol. On an 06 board, are the trans temp setting different then 03-05? I just checked the options on this one I have on the bench and it’s showing a6 03
Compared to an 06 Denali cluster, which is showing A6 02
If I am just using Pwr, Gnd and data pin, why do I need an obdii connector. Will the software work through the com port without the obdii adapter. Just trying to understand. Thank You...
you dont have to use an OBD2 port you can wire direct to the tool. unless you mean like a normal com port on a computer. class 2 serial isn't rs232/UART its J1850 VPW. it goes up to 7 volts. so you cant a normal com port to talk to it.
@@FixedUntilBroken I think I understand now. Thank You...
Will it work with 07 to 14 clusters??
No that's canbus. This if for class 2 stuff
I use tis2000 with a GM mdi interface. Works good, will flash one in under 5 minutes but won’t do controllers newer than 08
@@deerhunter8533 for the 2003-2007 clusters which file you choose to write the steering wheel control on the ipc hammer app
I don't know how to do bug reports or anything that deals with programming, I just use programs to assist me in doing a better job.
So with that in mind..
In IPC , when not connected to a device (don't have one yet), When you run the checksum test and select a ".bin" file it runs flawlessly, but when you do not select a file and just press the cancel button or "X" at the top right corner to close the window, the "checksum test" page does not return to the main menu, and when you press cancel at the bottom of the "checksum test" page it does not return to the main menu forcing you to restart the program. It does however acknowledge that you did press the cancel button.
If possible could you pass this on to Mike B,
On another note, do you still have that broken power supply we talked about in December, if so how can I get up with you to pick it up. I live over in Defuniak Springs, I am a new member of your group if that helps in communications. Thank You...
I am still looking for all the parts on it I cant find it all now. and I will pass word to mike
@@FixedUntilBroken I'll check back with you later. Thank You...
@@warenmann1042 I’ll take a look at this problem. Thanks for bringing it up. I don’t think I ever clicked cancel on the checksum test.