Caprice PTT steering wheel button hookup help

[RecElect]

2014 Chevy Caprice 9c1 with PTT option.


We are working on a bid and in the spec the customer has specd the PTT option on the steering wheel to be hooked up. OK fine, no problem. EXCEPT, I have never seen the option, nor know how it hooks up and cannot find it in the up fitters guide (probably blind and have skimmed over it 3 times...)


I assume it is a simple hookup, but I like knowing what we will be looking at before I send our final bid.


SO,


Has anyone ever hooked this feature up? and what is required to do it? I assume there is a set of wires somewhere that tie into the radio but where are they? It will be going into a APX6500 Motorola.


Thanks in advance!

 

[twodogs603]

Never heard of such a thing, unless its a new option on the 2014's.

 

[RecElect]

I think it has been available since 2011...

 

[twodogs603]

Wow. Ive never seen that and it mentions nothing of it in the GM brochure:


http://www.gmfleet.com/content/dam/gmfleet/global/master/nscwebsite/en/Home/Shared_Resources/PDFs/2014-municipal-caprice-guide.pdf

 

[Ben E.]

Interesting. Never seen that either and we've built a bunch of Caprices. I wonder if it's only an option with Moto radios since there's a giant batwing logo on the button?

 

[MESDA6]

Searching online there are a few indications that it's a Kerr Industries part. Probably upfitted in the vehicle by them, with you connecting the radio input to the provided wiring. i would call Kerr Industries and inquire about it. There doesn't seem to be any documentation online about the part itself.

 

[K9Vic]

My 2011 Caprice has normal radio controls on the steering wheel. As noted, it is likely a Kerr Industries option.

 

[RyanZ71]

That thing is bloody awesome!! Great idea!