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Rizzo · 08-28-2012, 09:39 AM

Hi all,

I am troubleshooting an issue that seems to be related to a Scosche kit install on my 2012 ZL1. I had posted an earlier thread related to an "electrical gremlin" and was able to narrow it down to the Scosche kit install.

I have had three other members PM me with similar issues, so I want to see if there are others seeing issues with their Scosche kit.
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Here are my issues:

Issue #1:
Both of the key FOB would only work when I was within 8 feet or so of the car. Page 2-3 says it should be 65 feet. I changed the battery on both FOBs and the issue persisted. The FOBs were also replaced. Here is a video showing the issue

Issue #2:
I programmed my Universal Remote System to work with my garage door. This is also a feature I had on my 2010 Camaro SS. The signal of the URS is limited to approx. 8 feet from the antenna of the garage door.

Issue #3:
I intermittently receive an alert for the tire pressure monitoring system. Both rear tires sometimes lose signal with the vehicle. The reading was displayed as “—“

Issue #4:
Sometimes when opening the trunk with the FOB, the locking mechanism engaged twice. (Unlock then lock). This prevents the trunk from latching closed. I have to hit the FOB again to unlock the latch before it would close.

Issue #5:
The "auto door unlock" settings always default back to "driver door" once the menu is exited.
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When the Scosche kit is disconnected from the car, issue#1 immediately goes away. Issues 2,3,and 4 have not reoccured after two weeks of waiting.

As best as I can tell:
It appears that the Scosche kit is sending some sort of signal down the communication bus that is interfering with the "Remote Door Lock Controller Module" (RDLCM) via the Body Control Module (BCM).

Are any other Scosche users having weird electronic-like issues?

Wuiquen · 08-28-2012, 12:27 PM

This is exactly why I am still skeptical about changing my radio... I have the stock one and the sound of it. but man, most people seems to be having issues with all the kits.. either the kits mess with the car systems or the kits arent really reliable.. All I want is to keep my back up sensors but have aftermarket stereo and speakers..

darkrider01 · 08-28-2012, 01:04 PM

I have Issue #1 and Issue #3. Issue #1 doesn't really bother me so much, but #3 happens almost every time I drive it now, though only on the rear passenger side wheel.

Issue #3 only showed up after I unmounted the kit to experiment with/troubleshoot the OnStar stuff for some other folks here. I believe that the issue is with the antenna/s in the dash cavity. If they are tucked in the wrong way, you'll have issues. I will be removing it again this weekend to see if I can fix #3 by retucking the antenna. The antenna I am referring to is to the right of the radio.

Pace · 08-28-2012, 01:10 PM

I am having issue 1. Never thought it could be the Scosche KIT. Hmmmmm. Its a pita as sometimes I want to remote start.

Supermaro585HP · 08-28-2012, 01:14 PM

I have no issues at all. I didn't install mine but I'm very happy with everything... Good luck.

Amarr014 · 08-28-2012, 01:40 PM

i have issue 1.. pisses me off all the time

tjbtexas · 08-28-2012, 01:46 PM

I have issue #1. Drives me crazy when it happens. sometimes I have to be standing by one of the doors to get the trunk open

camarograna2 · 08-28-2012, 02:16 PM

1,2, & 3 for me

Rizzo · 08-28-2012, 03:30 PM

Thanks for the feedback fellas. I will be pushing these issues from my end and report back as progress is made.

Please let me know if anybody else is seeing issues so I can get tracking info.

Rcfiddy1 · 08-28-2012, 07:54 PM

I have issue 1 also. Thought it was battery but when changed out seems to be the same.

Horriblecreation · 08-28-2012, 08:01 PM

holy shit.... I definitely have issues 1 and 3, I never even thought of the scosche kit being the culprit.... They definitely started soon after. Man that key fob distance thing kills me! What is the point of a remote start if I start it from arm's length now?!?

puzzzeler · 08-28-2012, 09:17 PM

Hmmm i have issue #1 thought it was my tinted windows but now not so sure

Rizzo · 08-29-2012, 08:02 AM

Good updates. Please keep them coming.

I have forwarded your feedback to my installer so they can send it up to the Scosche engineers.

Horriblecreation · 08-29-2012, 08:08 AM

Not sure if this is universal, but mine has a tendency to never shut off the warning dings after I start the car. Its the same sound as the seatbelt warning, but it will not shut off. Figured out that if I flash my hazard lights, it stops the chime, but it will run for as long as the car is on unless you do that. This is probably half the time I start my car.

08-28-2012, 01:40 PM	#6
Amarr014 BAD BEE Drives: very fast! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Daytona Posts: 686 View My Garage	i have issue 1.. pisses me off all the time __________________ 2011 V6 LS M6 \| straight piped \| HIDs \| Injen CAI\| 75 Shot NX nitrous\|Trifecta Tune\|RX ported TB,IM and matched heads, Isolator\| RX Catch Can \| AAC Red Halos \| AAC Red interior lighting \| Red bowties \| 15% tint \| Tinted Tails \| SS wheels and tires \| SS tips\| Cat delete\| Arc audio 10's\| ******** box\|Scosche&kenwood\|

08-28-2012, 01:46 PM	#7
tjbtexas Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anv. v6 vert Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 62	I have issue #1. Drives me crazy when it happens. sometimes I have to be standing by one of the doors to get the trunk open __________________ Mods:CAI,RxCatchCan,Ported TB,Solo-CatBck,Razzi, Technostalgia tail lights,Prado wheels,Escort 9500ci w/ DashTronix HUD projector,AVIC -z140,Scosche,JL Audio Sub/Amp/Spkrs

08-28-2012, 02:16 PM	#8
camarograna2 Car Enthusiast Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Camaro 2SS A/T Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 760 View My Garage	1,2, & 3 for me __________________ 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Performance Upgrades: Custom Flowmaster X system Exhaust Audio Upgrades: Too much to write down. Visit http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206016

08-28-2012, 03:30 PM	#9
Rizzo Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL-1 SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 454 View My Garage	Thanks for the feedback fellas. I will be pushing these issues from my end and report back as progress is made. Please let me know if anybody else is seeing issues so I can get tracking info. __________________ =================================================

08-28-2012, 07:54 PM	#10
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	I have issue 1 also. Thought it was battery but when changed out seems to be the same. __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

08-28-2012, 09:39 AM	#1
Rizzo Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL-1 SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 454 View My Garage	ATTN Scosche Users Hi all, I am troubleshooting an issue that seems to be related to a Scosche kit install on my 2012 ZL1. I had posted an earlier thread related to an "electrical gremlin" and was able to narrow it down to the Scosche kit install. I have had three other members PM me with similar issues, so I want to see if there are others seeing issues with their Scosche kit. ================================================= Here are my issues: Issue #1: Both of the key FOB would only work when I was within 8 feet or so of the car. Page 2-3 says it should be 65 feet. I changed the battery on both FOBs and the issue persisted. The FOBs were also replaced. Here is a video showing the issue Issue #2: I programmed my Universal Remote System to work with my garage door. This is also a feature I had on my 2010 Camaro SS. The signal of the URS is limited to approx. 8 feet from the antenna of the garage door. Issue #3: I intermittently receive an alert for the tire pressure monitoring system. Both rear tires sometimes lose signal with the vehicle. The reading was displayed as “—“ Issue #4: Sometimes when opening the trunk with the FOB, the locking mechanism engaged twice. (Unlock then lock). This prevents the trunk from latching closed. I have to hit the FOB again to unlock the latch before it would close. Issue #5: The "auto door unlock" settings always default back to "driver door" once the menu is exited. ================================================= When the Scosche kit is disconnected from the car, issue#1 immediately goes away. Issues 2,3,and 4 have not reoccured after two weeks of waiting. As best as I can tell: It appears that the Scosche kit is sending some sort of signal down the communication bus that is interfering with the "Remote Door Lock Controller Module" (RDLCM) via the Body Control Module (BCM). Are any other Scosche users having weird electronic-like issues? __________________ ================================================= Last edited by Rizzo; 08-31-2012 at 08:58 AM.

08-28-2012, 12:27 PM	#2
Wuiquen Drives: 2018 Hot Red ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,599	This is exactly why I am still skeptical about changing my radio... I have the stock one and the sound of it. but man, most people seems to be having issues with all the kits.. either the kits mess with the car systems or the kits arent really reliable.. All I want is to keep my back up sensors but have aftermarket stereo and speakers.. __________________

08-28-2012, 01:04 PM	#3
darkrider01 Aural Assault Vehicle Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS, 2015 Sierra Denali Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 792	I have Issue #1 and Issue #3. Issue #1 doesn't really bother me so much, but #3 happens almost every time I drive it now, though only on the rear passenger side wheel. Issue #3 only showed up after I unmounted the kit to experiment with/troubleshoot the OnStar stuff for some other folks here. I believe that the issue is with the antenna/s in the dash cavity. If they are tucked in the wrong way, you'll have issues. I will be removing it again this weekend to see if I can fix #3 by retucking the antenna. The antenna I am referring to is to the right of the radio. __________________ My amplifier pop/click/thump solution thread Power Mods * K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder cat-back exhaust, Hurst Short Throw Shifter Exterior Mods * Black Phantom Grille * 22" T.I.S. 537MS wheels w/ Nitto INVO rubber * OEM body kit Suspension Mods * BC Racing Coilovers * Lakewood Strut Tower Brace Audio Mods * Stinger SPP 2250 Battery * Mosconi 6to8v8 w/ RCD * Pioneer AVH-X7500BT * Scosche Dash Kit * 2 - Mosconi AS200.4 * 2 - JL Audio 13W6v2 * Focal 165KRX2 Power (active) * Mosconi Gladen One 240.2 * Rockford Fosgate Power T1692

08-28-2012, 01:10 PM	#4
Pace Lifestyle = Deathstyle Drives: 11 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 686	I am having issue 1. Never thought it could be the Scosche KIT. Hmmmmm. Its a pita as sometimes I want to remote start. __________________ 11 2SS/RS

08-28-2012, 01:14 PM	#5
Supermaro585HP Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,186 View My Garage	I have no issues at all. I didn't install mine but I'm very happy with everything... Good luck.

08-28-2012, 08:01 PM	#11
Horriblecreation Drives: 2012 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 148	holy shit.... I definitely have issues 1 and 3, I never even thought of the scosche kit being the culprit.... They definitely started soon after. Man that key fob distance thing kills me! What is the point of a remote start if I start it from arm's length now?!? __________________ A little go, mostly show

08-28-2012, 09:17 PM	#12
puzzzeler Drives: 2012 2LS Inferno Orange Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: toledo oh Posts: 351	Hmmm i have issue #1 thought it was my tinted windows but now not so sure

08-29-2012, 08:02 AM	#13
Rizzo Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL-1 SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 454 View My Garage	Good updates. Please keep them coming. I have forwarded your feedback to my installer so they can send it up to the Scosche engineers. __________________ =================================================

08-29-2012, 08:08 AM	#14
Horriblecreation Drives: 2012 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 148	Not sure if this is universal, but mine has a tendency to never shut off the warning dings after I start the car. Its the same sound as the seatbelt warning, but it will not shut off. Figured out that if I flash my hazard lights, it stops the chime, but it will run for as long as the car is on unless you do that. This is probably half the time I start my car. __________________ A little go, mostly show