Ghost's PKE Module Installation

[PLRX]

First, let me thank Jim(96GS#007) for helping me with the dash trim removal. I tried these
before and I gave up. I ordered the new PKE module from Corvette Recycling over two years
ago and finally it is in and working.

Disconnect the battery

Remove the center console cushion, the center console trim, disconnect the rear window release
button wires, disconnect the lighter. Remove the A/C vents, the fuse box lid, passenger side
under dash skirt.

You have to be gentle with this crap. I call it crap because this must be the cheapest plastic
ever produced, it is brittle and prone to crack on you with barely no effort. I've done this
before and I was extremely careful, but if you take this to the dealer I promise you they will
crack most of the plastic loops or tabs within this project.

Once you loose all dash screws, pull-lift-shake-pull.





View of the seat belt, ignition and warning chime module and PKE module.



Remove the seat belt, ignition and warning chime module. The seat belt, ignition and warning
chime module is velcroed to the PKE module.



The PKE module is directly behind the DIC.



Loose the DIC, carefully pull the wire connection to make room to remove the PKE.



Major PITA



Figure 8, cuss, a brake and finally it came out



Bad left, good right



New is in



The alarm/chime module is in.





Tested the PKE transmiter program before re-installed the dash. Followed owners manual
instructions and all worked great.

[Wathen1955]

Thanks for the excellent write up Pete. I was wondering about the air bag, but after looking at your pics, it seems it was no issue with it. I also agree with your statement on the plastic. The issue I had with the driver side vent that was broken, was probably caused by the chevy dealer when they replaced mine.

[SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84]

Nice write-up and pix!

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by Wathen1955

Thanks for the excellent write up Pete. I was wondering about the air bag, but after looking at your pics, it seems it was no issue with it. I also agree with your statement on the plastic. The issue I had with the driver side vent that was broken, was probably caused by the chevy dealer when they replaced mine.

Now that I remember, that's the only way that tab behind the AC vent could have been broken. Again, that's inevitable the combination of cheap, poor design, heat and time is a factor for tabs to crack.

[Wathen1955]

Originally Posted by PLRX

First, let me thank Jim(96GS#007) for helping me with the dash trim removal. I tried these before and I gave up.

Pete - can you elaborate on this?

[mike100]

Reminds me of when my radio receiver died last month. Not very fun to get into it...I actually broke one tab on purpose so I wouldn't have to take so much apart. basically I deceded a velco mount was easier than the original way..if the Bose breaks one more time- It is getting tossed- original ncrs value concerns or not.

At least now you feel better about not letting BS slide and keeping up with repairs.

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by Wathen1955

Pete - can you elaborate on this?

First, let me thank Jim(96GS#007) for helping me with the dash trim removal. I tried these before and I gave up.

[PLRX]

Originally Posted by mike100

Reminds me of when my radio receiver died last month. Not very fun to get into it...I actually broke one tab on purpose so I wouldn't have to take so much apart. basically I deceded a velco mount was easier than the original way..if the Bose breaks one more time- It is getting tossed- original ncrs value concerns or not.

At least now you feel better about not letting BS slide and keeping up with repairs.

NCRS are for garage queeners. They needs to have an award for people who enjoy, break, fix and put tons of mileage on their Vettes.

I honestly think that NCRS is a great thing to do if you have a collectible Vette. 63 coupe, 67 L89, 68 L88, 69 tri-power, 69 ZL1, 70-72 LT1, 70-72 ZR1, 71 ZR2, 78 pace, 82 CE, 86 Copper Met. 90 ZR1, 93 Z25B, 94 Copper Met, 96 GS, you guys get it.

[Epimax]

Great Writeup and Pics!

Seeing the dash removed brings back memories of the dreaded heater core replacement!