ZW-GM Advanced Plug andPlay Module Integration Designed
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Product Specifications:
- ZW-GM Module
- ZW-GM T-Harness
- Activation Switch and I/O Harness
- LED Status
- 22-Pin (power/data connections)
- Dip Switch bank (options)
- USB (updates/software info)
- 12-PIN push button I/O harness
Product Usage Instructions:
Installation:
- Locate the BCM unit in the vehicle.
- With the vehicle OFF and the driver door open, disconnect the
highlighted plugs shown. - Connect the male side of each T-Harness to the BCM and the
removed plugs into the female side of the Z-WAGZ BCM
harnessing. - Connect the ZW-GM module LAST to the 22-pin connector and
tie-wrap the unit to another harness if desired.
Operation:
- Pattern 1 will begin to flash upon activation. Hazards in the
gauge cluster will blink once, and the LED on the unit will blink
BLUE. - To switch to Pattern 2: Engage either turn signal, then press
and HOLD the high beam lever once more for 5 seconds OR press &
release the provided push button. - To deactivate Z-WAGZ: Press and HOLD the high beam lever OR
press and HOLD the provided push button OR release 12v (+) signal
to the blue wire if connected this way. - PLOW MODE slows down the selected pattern and disables High and
Low beams from flashing when INPUT 2 (violet) receives 12v (+)
before activating the flasher.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What vehicles are compatible with the ZW-GM module?
A: The ZW-GM module is designed for specific GM vehicles,
including Silverado, Sierra, Colorado, Canyon, Tahoe, and Suburban
models from 2014 to 2022.5.
Q: How can I enable ‘Plow Mode’?
A: ‘Plow Mode’ can be activated by ensuring INPUT 2 (violet)
receives 12v (+) before activating the flasher. This mode disables
High & Low beam flashing and slows down the pattern to prevent
overheating of the relay box.
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The ZW-GM is an advanced Plug & Play module integration designed for specific GM vehicles for flashing OEM lights in `wig-wag’ similar method with a simple press of a button. This unit comes pre-programmed with various
light patterns and has on-board options for disabling specific lights.
ZW-GM Module
ZW-GM T-Harness
Activation Switch and I/O Harness
LED Status
22-Pin (power/data connections)
Dip Switch bank (options)
USB (updates/software info)
12-PIN push button I/O harness
ZW-GM Operation: 1. Install the Z-WAGZ unit to the OE BCM unit. Follow instructions on page 3 for all vehicles. 2. Turn Ignition ON (Ignition must be on for proper operation). Leave vehicle in Park. 3. To activate Z-WAGZ: o Press and HOLD the high beam lever (5 sec) OR o Press and HOLD the provided push button (3 sec) OR o Send a latched 12v (+) signal to the blue wire (designed to be extended for OE up-fitter switches) NOTE: if using this method to activate, then the only way to deactivate is removing power from the input (or shutting truck down fully)
Pattern 1 will begin to flash. Once pattern 1 begins, the hazards in the gauge cluster will blink 1 time, indicating Pattern 1 has been selected and the LED on the unit will blink BLUE. See chart for remaining pattern color indication.
4. To switch to Pattern 2: (Pattern 1 must be currently active) o Engage either turn signal, then press and HOLD the high beam lever once more (5 sec). OR o Press & release the provided push button
The hazards will blink twice indicating Pattern 2 has been selected. Repeat this process to switch to the next pattern.
5. To deactivate Z-WAGZ: o Press and HOLD the high beam lever OR o Press and HOLD the provided push button OR o Release 12v (+) signal to the blue wire (if connected this way)
PLOW MODE will slow the currently selected pattern down, and fully disable High and Low beams from flashing. When INPUT 2 (violet) receives 12v (+) before activating the flasher, PLOW MODE is enabled.
· Vehicles equipped with LED lights should use LED patterns. Vehicles equipped with standard bulbs should use bulb patterns.
· Not all lights on the vehicle are necessarily used, some lights are not controllable via BCM CAN data. · Z-WAGZ will retain the last used pattern, even after being disconnected from the BCM (if ever). · When flashing is active: turn signals, headlights & reverse lights will override pattern flashing, until turned off
again. · When on some patterns, in some vehicles, the reverse camera image may show up/flash on the OE screen (if
equipped). This is a factory limitation and is normal. If you want to avoid this, keep DIP (3) OFF. · For GM trucks, OE fog lights are typically wired together (and therefore only flash together) · If vehicle is equipped with physical actuators that activate for high beams/low beams, ZZ2 highly suggests disabling
that beam from flashing (otherwise mechanical failure may occur quickly) · `Plow Mode’, when active (INPUT 2), disables High & Low beam flashing and slows the pattern down so that the
relay box (plow module) can keep up with the flashing (prevents overheating).
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1. Locate the BCM unit. The chart below indicates the BCM location in various vehicles.
2. With the vehicle OFF, driver door open (5 mins): disconnect the (4) highlighted plugs shown. Connect the male side of each T-Harness to the BCM and the (removed) plugs into the female side of the Z-WAGZ BCM harnessing. These connectors can only fit in one place and connect in one way and are color matched to the OE plugs.
3. Connect the ZW-GM module LAST to the 22-pin connector, tie-wrap the unit to another harness if desired.
4. Return to page (2) for operation instructions.
MODEL Silverado/Sierra/Colorado
LOCATION Underneath steering
wheel / dash area
MAKE
GM
MODEL Silverado / Sierra Colorado / Canyon
Silverado Sierra 2500/3500 HD
Tahoe/Suburban
YEAR 2014- 2022.5 2018-2022.5
2014-2022.5
2018-2020
*`Plow Mode’, when active (INPUT 2), disables High & Low beam flashing and slows the pattern down so that the relay box (plow
module) can keep up with the flashing (prevents overheating). This should be enabled whenever a plow is connected.
OE GM Body Control Module
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Located on the back side of the unit is a bank of (6) dip switches you will need a pick-tool to adjust.
All dip switches are LIVE, do not unplug the module to adjust.
DIP 1
2
3
4
5
6
Disable Disable
Enable Reverse Light
For HALOGEN Disable STROBE Mode Heated seat
ON High Low (May cause reverse camera to equipped (Removes strobe every issue only:
Beam Beam show on screen while active) (slower)
3 seconds)
TURN ON*
Enable Enable OFF High Low
Beam Beam
Disable Reverse Light
For LED equipped (faster)
Enable STROBE Mode
TYPICALLY KEEP DEFAULT OFF
Software v1.6 NOTES:
– When turn off ACC the unit will deactivate (stop flashing) – If reverse camera flashes/displays on radio screen when flashing is active, keep DIP 3 off (reverse will no longer flash) – If starting the vehicle via remote start and then flasher unit is activated (before true ignition), the vehicle will shut down. – High Beam Lever / External Button / INPUT 1 +12V trigger:
Some vehicles require the engine to be running to activate flashing (seen in a 2022 vehicle), others only require IGN ON to activate – Brake priority not supported on all vehicles
– *If heated seats do not function (while unit is active), try turning ON DIP 6. NOTE: in some vehicles, this will prevent normal function of
the unit, if that’s the case, leave DIP 6 OFF (this vehicle has a limitation for filtering certain commands at the BCM and making lights flash).
– Strobe mode is disabled automatically if the vehicle has limitations with turn signal commands – When using wire trigger to turn ON unit flashing, the unit cannot be deactivated by any other method, use wire trigger to turn off as well
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START-UP INDICATION
Description Initial Wake Up Unit recognizes CAN bus (car side ONLY) Unit recognizes CAN bus (module side ONLY) Unit recognizes CAN bus (properly)
Unit detects ACC info Unit detects GEAR info Unit detects HIGH BEAM pull OR External button press
(for activation) Unit receives negative response for light commands Unit not receiving confirmation for light commands
When unit goes to sleep CAN bus communication problem
LED Status Blinks BLUE (1 time) Blinks BLUE (3 times) Blinks GREEN (3 times) Binks BLUE,GREEN
(x3) Blinks GREEN (1 time) Blinks VIOLET (1 time)
Solid GREEN
Blinks VILOET (x3) Blinks RED (x1)
Blinks WHITE (x1) Blinks RED + GREEN
PATTERN INDICATION
More Information Upon initial power connection
Upon CAN data wake Upon CAN data wake Upon CAN data wake
Upon Turning Ignition ON Upon switching gears
Upon pressing High Beam lever or provided push button
–Contact ZZ2—Contact ZZ2–
-While Z-WAGZ is activated
Description Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4 Pattern 5 Pattern 6
LED Status Blinks BLUE Blinks GREEN Blinks RED Blinks LIGHT BLUE Blinks VIOLET Blinks YELLOW
More Information BASE PATTERN
WATERFALL PATTERN DOUBLE BLINK PATTERN (double back & forth) SINGLE BLINK PATTERN (single back & forth) SINGLE BLINK PATTERN (NO RED FLASH ON REAR) SINGLE BLINK PATTERN (NO CARGO LIGHT FLASH)
POWER CONSUMPTION / ADDITIONAL SPECS
Description Current Draw Active:
Current Draw idle: INPUT 1 Trigger wire act:
OUTPUT 1: 12v (+) OUTPUT 2 (RIGHT): 12v (+) OUTPUT 3 (LEFT): 12v (+)
Trigger wire idle: Current limit:
Specification 100mA max
7mA max 12V (+) 100mA max 100mA max 100mA max
3.3V 10mA
More Information
Hardwire activation trigger Outputs 12v (+) whenever unit is active
Mimics RIGHT turn signal pattern Mimics LEFT turn signal pattern
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SUPPORTED LIGHTS Low Beams
Front Turn Signals High Beams Fog Lights
Driver Running Lights (DRL) Mirror Turn Signal Lights Mirror Task Lights Cab Lights (read notes)
SUPPORTED LIGHTS 3rd Brake Light Brake Lights Rear DRLs
Rear Turn Signals Reverse Lights
Bed Lights (cargo) License Plate Lights Left/Right Trailer Turn signals
Flood Lights
FRONT LIGHTS
DIP PARAMETER
NOTES
Dip Adjustable
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N/A
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Dip Adjustable
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
Model-dependent
N/A
Not supported the signal for these is not driven by
the BCM/LCM, it’s directly powered from the switch.
REAR LIGHTS
DIP PARAMETER
NOTES
N/A
Center High-Mounted
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Dip Adjustable
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N/A
Solid ON when pattern 6 is used
N/A
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N/A
Not supported in all models
N/A
*NOTE: As new variants of vehicles are released over time, some lights may not flash due to manufacturer design changes (software or the wiring to the housings
themselves). The chart above is accurate for vehicles the ZW-GM was tested on.
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Documents / Resources
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Z WAGZ ZW-GM Advanced Plug andPlay Module Integration Designed [pdf] Instruction Manual ZZ-2, ZW-GM Advanced Plug andPlay Module Integration Designed, ZW-GM, Advanced Plug andPlay Module Integration Designed, andPlay Module Integration, Module Integration, Integration |