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07-02-2012, 11:36 AM
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Drives: 2010 1SS CGM LS3 w/ blk rally Join Date: Jan 2010
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Metra kit issue to be aware of!
Well for the past couple days my Metra Dash kit display has been flickering and after troubleshooting it with no solution I called Metra Tech Support and they informed me that once the display starts flickering it isn't because of a wiring issue it is because the display is about to go out. So since I have had my kit for a little over 20 months I now have to buy a new one!
*Another note make sure your installer updates the kit, apparently there is a firmware update that has to be done before installing.
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07-02-2012, 01:41 PM
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Yep. Mine did the same thing. The LCD is completely out now, and I've had the kit for about the same amount of time. I'll be trying the Pioneer one next. The Metra was great for awhile (only one available when I got mine), but it just looks and feels cheap. The buttons stick, the fitment could be better, and the LCD was the final problem.
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07-02-2012, 02:06 PM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2009
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Same here. This makes you think twice about buying another. Did you ask if they will sell a replacement display?
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07-02-2012, 04:49 PM
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Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010
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mine went out and they sent a new one over night.
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07-02-2012, 05:07 PM
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Drives: Camaro LLT ABM Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Cedar Park, Texas
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Same. :(
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07-02-2012, 05:32 PM
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Drives: 2011 Red Jewel RS Join Date: Jul 2011
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Been through about 4 or 5 kits for this same problem, lucky for me mine was still under warranty so it hasn't cost me anything other than time.....but definently buyer beware
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07-02-2012, 10:52 PM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2009
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Y2k and Sarah,
Were your Metra units still under warranty when they failed? I would rather get a free replacement than shell out a bunch of coin. Either way, it's kind of a hassle to remove and reinstall. I don't think I want to repeat the exercise every 18 months or so. Last edited by SS Drifter; 06-22-2015 at 06:18 PM. |
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07-03-2012, 12:46 AM
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07-03-2012, 08:00 AM
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07-03-2012, 09:42 AM
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07-06-2012, 10:44 PM
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Just started happening to me yesterday. Thanks for the heads up. could have used it yesterday instead of digging in the dash lol. Time for a scosche or whatever its called.
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07-07-2012, 06:03 AM
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Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010
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yeah, mine was less than a year and they warranted it. by the way, i've never had any other problems with it than the flickering display. all the buttons worked fine.
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07-30-2012, 01:00 PM
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Drives: 2013 GAZ 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Fremont, CA
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My Metra display just started flikering blue then green, and stays green after a few minutes on.
It's 6 months old now. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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07-30-2012, 01:08 PM
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Drives: 2018 Hot Red ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010
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exactly why I have not upgraded my radio yet.. Im close to having the car for 2 years now and Im sooooo tempted to upgrade as I have the DD unit sitting at home but Everyone seems to have some kinda problem with metra.. I personally do not like the Scosche kit so im stuck... I mean people pay very high price for the stupid kit and the company cant even make it work right???
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