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  • Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    The paddle installs between the steering wheel and the hub. No wiring is required during this install. There are small batteries in the paddle that last for three years, and this is what powers the RF transmitter.
    Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    The paddle installs between the steering wheel and the hub. No wiring is required during t
  • Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    With the steering wheel back on, this is how clean the set up should look.
  • Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    Now that the computer is programmed, and the actuator arm knows where each position on the transmission is, the arm and the linkage can now be tightened.
    Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    Now that the computer is programmed, and the actuator arm knows where each position on the
  • Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    The key pad and RF receiver should be installed next, and powered up. The keypad is where most of the Smart Shift computer programming will take place. Included in the install sheet is a standard set of directions and templates that will apply to 90 percent of all possible setups.
    Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    The key pad and RF receiver should be installed next, and powered up. The keypad is where
  • Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    There are a series of dip switches that correspond with the buttons on the keypad. This is where having a buddy helps. Have a pal under the vehicle, place the transmission in park, then on the keypad program the park button and set the dip switch accordingly. Then move down the list to drive, neutral, reverse, and so on. The installation instructions have a full page dedicated to programming the computer.
    Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    There are a series of dip switches that correspond with the buttons on the keypad. This is
  • Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    Lastly, install of the keypad. The keypad can be installed anywhere within reach of the driver. The A-pillar, dash, console, and even the ashtray are all options.
    Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    Lastly, install of the keypad. The keypad can be installed anywhere within reach of the dr
  • Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    In this install, the keypad was installed right into the dash of the Chevelle.
  • Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    And this faceplate sandwiches the keypad, all together.
  • Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    Lights on or off, here's what you will see once the entire system is installed. The only visible items should be the keypad and paddle shifter.
    Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    Lights on or off, here's what you will see once the entire system is installed. The only v
  • Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    The right paddle is for upshifting, the left for downshifting. It is now time to officially go out there and flog the transmission. Have fun.
    Chevy Automatic Transmission Paddle Shifter Installation
    The right paddle is for upshifting, the left for downshifting. It is now time to officiall
SOURCES
Retrotek Speed
Corona
CA
9-51/-737-2006
retrotekspeed.com
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