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2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-12-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SSteven

I installed my kit yesterday and I think everything is working, but have a question about the bane of my existence...that damn Onstar X2 connector. What is the purpose of the 3 wires that go into it and how do I verify that the connections are working for the 3 wires?

I ask because I could not for the life of me get that damn lock to pop open all the way. I ended up getting the red cable stuck partway through and when trying to pull it back out ripping the metal connector off it. I ended up opening up the Onstar silver box and soldering 3 wires onto pads 5, 6 and 12. I used some wiring from an old PC fan (red/yellow/black wires) and tied them into your 3 wires.

The 3 wires for the Onstar are for the voice recognition, it was moved from the old radio, so if your voice recognition does not work you did not do it right.

SSteven · 08-12-2014, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy

The 3 wires for the Onstar are for the voice recognition, it was moved from the old radio, so if your voice recognition does not work you did not do it right.

Voice recognition works, so looks like I soldered them correctly

SSteven · 08-15-2014, 10:41 AM

Did my install and wanted to mention a few things I ran across that might be helpful for others with a 2012 2SS.

Dremel Cut
I didn't need to do the dremel cut that the instructions mentioned behind the headunit. My molding was already designed with the right shape.

Unlock Wiring (for doors)
I got a little stuck on this step trying to figure out what I needed it for and did not perform that step. I finally realized it wasn't needed in my car because the driver door has a button to unlock the other doors.

USB Cable
While this isn't model specific, I wanted to mention what end of the USB cable should go to the head unit. This is important because the ends have different connectors. The easy way is to plug it into the back of the head unit before install to determine which end is which.

Overall, I'm really happy with this kit and install instructions. Everything works just like factory including the HUD and DIC displaying info which is nice.

OmniCamaro · 08-15-2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Toasty

are you talking about XM or the Bluetooth ID? The bluetooth is set that way, you would have to rename it on your phone if you wanted to not see it on the phone.

Bluetooth.

What does a stock one come up as? "MyLink"?

Johnthegreat · 08-15-2014, 07:30 PM

I have everything working except for the blue toothed calling. I can open the X2 connection

OmniCamaro · 08-15-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnthegreat

I have everything working except for the blue toothed calling. I can open the X2 connection

This is the X2 connector. The "lock" on this connector only comes up about 1/8 of an inch. A very small flat tip jewelers screwdriver should do the trick. Also, the wires are hard to get all the way in so use a jewelers screwdriver small enough to fit in the connector socket to push the cables in all the way.
Hope that helps.

Eich · 08-18-2014, 06:55 AM

I had an odd thing happen over the weekend and wonder if any of you retrofitters have seen this.

When I started the car, MyLink powered up but it lost all of its memory. All the station presets (about 6 of them) were showing up as "..." and the time was not displayed. I played around with it and turned it off and back on and drove for about 30 minutes but it stayed that way. Eventually I just set a single station preset and left it alone.

The next day, I started the car and everything was back to normal. All my previous station presets were there and the time appeared and was correct.

solo3445 · 08-25-2014, 01:07 PM

Thanks again .........

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2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-25-2014, 01:23 PM

Each by any chance did you use a different key?

solo3445 · 08-25-2014, 01:24 PM

Sorry what key...

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-25-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by solo3445

Sorry what key...

It was a ? for " Eich " was wandering if it happened to him if he used a different key, on my 2004 GMC if i use a second key it changes all my settings.

Dfault · 08-26-2014, 01:01 PM

Since I have a 2010 manual will the doors still have the double pull function? I don't even use the door lock button because of it.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-26-2014, 01:02 PM

Yes that is how I do it on my 2010.

08-15-2014, 10:41 AM	#437
SSteven Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 411	2012 2SS - Differences from Install Instructions Did my install and wanted to mention a few things I ran across that might be helpful for others with a 2012 2SS. Dremel Cut I didn't need to do the dremel cut that the instructions mentioned behind the headunit. My molding was already designed with the right shape. Unlock Wiring (for doors) I got a little stuck on this step trying to figure out what I needed it for and did not perform that step. I finally realized it wasn't needed in my car because the driver door has a button to unlock the other doors. USB Cable While this isn't model specific, I wanted to mention what end of the USB cable should go to the head unit. This is important because the ends have different connectors. The easy way is to plug it into the back of the head unit before install to determine which end is which. Overall, I'm really happy with this kit and install instructions. Everything works just like factory including the HUD and DIC displaying info which is nice. __________________ 2013 ZL1 (purchased 3/2017 with 5k miles) - Black/Auto/Nav/Sunroof/Rotofab CAI/RDP tuned/1 7/8" LT Speed Engineering Headers w/TSP HF Cats/NPP with 3-way control switch/HD-Link Previous Camaro (sold 11/2015): 2012 2SS - Auto/RS/Black/Sunroof/MyLink Nav/SP 1 7/8" LT Headers w/HF Cats/Hybrid SW Retro Catback w/Borla Pro XS Mufflers/ADM Dyno Tune/C.A.I. CAI/Vmax Spiral Ported Throttle Body/APEX Catch Can/275x4 Squared Wheel Setup/Custom Fit Full Size Spare/Ceramic Tint Replaced with 2013 Black Dodge Charger SRT8

08-25-2014, 01:07 PM	#442
solo3445 Drives: My SS2................ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: york Posts: 274 View My Garage	Thanks again ......... Attached Images __________________

08-25-2014, 01:08 PM	#443
solo3445 Drives: My SS2................ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: york Posts: 274 View My Garage	__________________

08-25-2014, 01:24 PM	#445
solo3445 Drives: My SS2................ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: york Posts: 274 View My Garage	Sorry what key... __________________

08-15-2014, 07:30 PM	#439
Johnthegreat Drives: 2012 2SS/RS black camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York Posts: 516	I have everything working except for the blue toothed calling. I can open the X2 connection

08-18-2014, 06:55 AM	#441
Eich Drives: '11 SW/Beige 2SS RS Manual Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 684	I had an odd thing happen over the weekend and wonder if any of you retrofitters have seen this. When I started the car, MyLink powered up but it lost all of its memory. All the station presets (about 6 of them) were showing up as "..." and the time was not displayed. I played around with it and turned it off and back on and drove for about 30 minutes but it stayed that way. Eventually I just set a single station preset and left it alone. The next day, I started the car and everything was back to normal. All my previous station presets were there and the time appeared and was correct.

08-25-2014, 01:23 PM	#444
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Each by any chance did you use a different key?

08-26-2014, 01:01 PM	#447
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 989	Since I have a 2010 manual will the doors still have the double pull function? I don't even use the door lock button because of it.

08-26-2014, 01:02 PM	#448
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Yes that is how I do it on my 2010.