Police Package, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), Automatic Headlights (AHL), Dome and Courtesy Lamps, Trunk Release - Programmable Options
| Subject: | Police Package, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), Automatic Headlights (AHL), Dome and Courtesy Lamps, Trunk Release -- Programmable Options |
| Models: | 2006-2008 Chevrolet Impala (with RPO 9C1 or 9C3 -- Police Car) |
| 2007-2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (with RPO PPV and 5W4 -- Police Conversion) |
Vehicles equipped with the Police Package (RPO 9C1 or 9C3 - Impala or PPV and 5W4 - Tahoe) may have the following programmable options:
Important:
• In some cases, it is not possible to disable/enable a feature. Contact the Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC) to see if disabling/enabling the desired feature is possible for the specific vehicle. • The agency/requestor should be reminded that any disabled features should be made fully operational prior to sale of the vehicle.
RPO / SEO | Description | Impala | Tahoe |
|---|---|---|---|
9G8 | Daytime Running Lights (DRL) / Automatic Headlights (AHL) Disable | X | X |
7Y6 | Dome and Courtesy Lamps Disable | X | |
A98 | Ignition Control Trunk Release Enable | X | |
9C1*, 9C3*, PPV*, 5W4* | Approach Lighting Disable | X | X |
Rear Lamp Flasher Enable | X | X | |
Park Enable Signal | X | X | |
No Visible or Audible Feedback From RFA | X | X | |
No Panic or Locate Function from RFA | X | X | |
No Automatic Door Locking | X | X | |
No Delayed Locking | X | X | |
Voltage Reduction Calibrations (to account for extra electronics) | X | X | |
Egress Lighting Disable | X | X | |
9C1, 9C3, PPV | Higher Top Speed Request | X | X |
*These features are available to correct mis-build conditions on Police vehicles ONLY. They are not to be made available for vehicles not equipped with 9C1, 9C3, PPV or 5W4. | |||
This bulletin contains the process to obtain the calibration to make the above vehicle modifications. In General Motors continuous effort to provide customer support, the following process is in effect for those select governmental agencies that require and qualify for disabling/enabling certain features listed above.
Important: In Canada, disabling DRL is prohibited by Transport Canada.
- Only the following governmental agencies qualify for this disable/enable request:
- All requests are to be made through the Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC) at 1-800-828-6860 English or 1-800-503-3222 French.
- The dealership will be required to obtain a letter on official agency letterhead requesting the disable/enable. The letter should include the following:
- The letter must be kept in the service history file at the dealership, and a copy sent to TCSC before the disable/enable procedures/calibrations will be released. In most cases, the vehicle(s) will require a software change, using a VCI number provided by TCSC.
| • | City / State Government |
| • | Police / Sheriff Departments |
| • | FBI |
| • | CIA |
| • | DEA |
| • | Emergency Vehicles - if government owned |
| - | Acknowledgement that the agency owns the vehicle. |
| - | The reason for the disable/enable. |
| - | Which features are to be disabled/enabled. |
| Important: TCSC will make every attempt to honor these requests. In some cases, it is not possible to disable/enable a feature. Contact TCSC to see if disabling/enabling the desired feature is possible for the specific vehicle. |
| - | Specific VIN(s) of the vehicle(s) that features will be disabled/enabled. |
| - | The following statement: "The [insert feature(s) which has/have been requested for disable/enable] system will be made fully operational prior to sale of the vehicle(s) listed above." |
