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GJG · 12-05-2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phenixdragon

That is correct.

thanks!!!

another question....

I have been reading the instructions for uploading the boot image over at the Kenwood forums and got the part about saving my settings first.

Question is this.....after the upload and reboot will the Metra/Kenwood remember my vehicle type and steering wheel controls????

i ask because the bad thing about the metra is after putting the dash back together you can't see the LEDs on the Interface which seems to be a requirement to reteach the Metra which radio you have installed.....

also i could not get the Kenwood to do the original bootup while the Metra was pluged up.....I had to boot then plug in the Metra..................

BlessedChef10 · 12-05-2010, 08:19 PM

what back up camera did you guys use? for this kit?

GJG · 12-05-2010, 08:50 PM

i used this one:

Audiovox

mine

GJG · 12-09-2010, 09:41 PM

I have been reading the instructions for uploading the boot image over at the Kenwood forums and got the part about saving my settings first.

Question is this.....after the upload and reboot will the Metra/Kenwood remember my vehicle type and steering wheel controls????

i ask because the bad thing about the metra is after putting the dash back together you can't see the LEDs on the Interface which seems to be a requirement to reteach the Metra which radio you have installed.....

also i could not get the Kenwood to do the original bootup while the Metra was pluged up.....I had to boot then plug in the Metra...............

GJG · 12-12-2010, 11:30 PM

bump......anyone?

y2k king · 12-13-2010, 06:12 AM

sorry, i got the pioneer.

phenixdragon · 12-13-2010, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GJG

I have been reading the instructions for uploading the boot image over at the Kenwood forums and got the part about saving my settings first.

Question is this.....after the upload and reboot will the Metra/Kenwood remember my vehicle type and steering wheel controls????

i ask because the bad thing about the metra is after putting the dash back together you can't see the LEDs on the Interface which seems to be a requirement to reteach the Metra which radio you have installed.....

also i could not get the Kenwood to do the original bootup while the Metra was pluged up.....I had to boot then plug in the Metra...............

Yes, it should retain the controls. It has nothing to do with anything. Even changing out your deck will retain the controls to whatever they are set for. Just if you change from a Kenwood to lets say Pioneer, the codes Metra is sending will be Kenwood instead of Pioneer since you didn't reprogram it. It's like a universal remote. you can program it for 1 TV, if you do anything that TV or even swap the TV, your remote still retains the same codes/controls for what you last programmed it to do.

It also should boot just fine with the Metra installed. I had no problems with booting.

GJG · 12-13-2010, 11:07 PM

well duh.....it was the interface being taught the radio type not the other way around....i knew that...or should have

thanks!

phenixdragon · 12-14-2010, 01:47 AM

I think it's a valid question.

GJG · 12-24-2010, 04:33 PM

Here's a few of my install....

mcarney · 12-28-2010, 08:26 PM

Does the kit work with onstar or do you need a module for that ?

y2k king · 12-28-2010, 08:30 PM

onstar works

mcarney · 12-29-2010, 09:10 PM

so im getting gipped if my installer says i need to buy a 150 dollar onstar harness ?

GJG · 12-29-2010, 09:12 PM

yes.....XM requires a module but not onstar

12-05-2010, 08:19 PM	#86
BlessedChef10 BLESSEDCHEF10 Drives: 2010 2lt camaro rs Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: west hills,ca Posts: 696 View My Garage	what back up camera did you guys use? for this kit? __________________

12-05-2010, 08:50 PM	#87
GJG Drives: 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 871 View My Garage	i used this one: Audiovox mine __________________ Sleep well America.....my MARINE has your back......

12-09-2010, 09:41 PM	#88
GJG Drives: 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 871 View My Garage	I have been reading the instructions for uploading the boot image over at the Kenwood forums and got the part about saving my settings first. Question is this.....after the upload and reboot will the Metra/Kenwood remember my vehicle type and steering wheel controls???? i ask because the bad thing about the metra is after putting the dash back together you can't see the LEDs on the Interface which seems to be a requirement to reteach the Metra which radio you have installed..... also i could not get the Kenwood to do the original bootup while the Metra was pluged up.....I had to boot then plug in the Metra............... __________________ Sleep well America.....my MARINE has your back......

12-12-2010, 11:30 PM	#89
GJG Drives: 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 871 View My Garage	bump......anyone? __________________ Sleep well America.....my MARINE has your back......

12-13-2010, 06:12 AM	#90
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,705	sorry, i got the pioneer. __________________ 10/28/2010 got it

12-13-2010, 11:07 PM	#92
GJG Drives: 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 871 View My Garage	well duh.....it was the interface being taught the radio type not the other way around....i knew that...or should have thanks! __________________ Sleep well America.....my MARINE has your back......

12-14-2010, 01:47 AM	#93
phenixdragon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 781	I think it's a valid question.

12-24-2010, 04:33 PM	#94
GJG Drives: 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 871 View My Garage	Here's a few of my install.... __________________ Sleep well America.....my MARINE has your back......

12-28-2010, 08:26 PM	#95
mcarney Drives: SSRS CGM LS3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 433	Does the kit work with onstar or do you need a module for that ? __________________ When you're really good in a past life, you come back as yourself.

12-28-2010, 08:30 PM	#96
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,705	onstar works __________________ 10/28/2010 got it

12-29-2010, 09:10 PM	#97
mcarney Drives: SSRS CGM LS3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 433	so im getting gipped if my installer says i need to buy a 150 dollar onstar harness ? __________________ When you're really good in a past life, you come back as yourself.

12-29-2010, 09:12 PM	#98
GJG Drives: 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 871 View My Garage	yes.....XM requires a module but not onstar __________________ Sleep well America.....my MARINE has your back......

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