Switching from original stereo to mylink w/o navigation.

[remii07]

Hey guys i need y'alls help. i currently own a 2010 camaro with the retro radio. i want to switch it to my link. I really don't use the navigation on any vehicle i usually use my phone so i don't mind if it doesn't have it. Here's the question, if i buy the faceplate for the mylink and install it on my car without the unit (only using the existing unit) will it be easy as plug and play? The only thing i would like to work properly is the bluetooth, (both wirelessly stream music from my iphone and to accept calls), steering wheel control to work and satélite radio. Would i be able to plug the faceplate to my existing unit and be able to have those functions? If not what do i need? i really don't want to spend a fortune on the mylink harnesses and programming and all that stuff. thanks guys in advance.

[Junior]

Aftermarket would be cheaper, and undoubtedly higher quality/more functional. There are a few kits out there, but this is probably the best. Then all you need to do is choose a head unit.

[Snoman]

Originally Posted by remii07

Hey guys i need y'alls help. i currently own a 2010 camaro with the retro radio. i want to switch it to my link. I really don't use the navigation on any vehicle i usually use my phone so i don't mind if it doesn't have it. Here's the question, if i buy the faceplate for the mylink and install it on my car without the unit (only using the existing unit) will it be easy as plug and play? The only thing i would like to work properly is the bluetooth, (both wirelessly stream music from my iphone and to accept calls), steering wheel control to work and satélite radio. Would i be able to plug the faceplate to my existing unit and be able to have those functions? If not what do i need? i really don't want to spend a fortune on the mylink harnesses and programming and all that stuff. thanks guys in advance.

1. Welcome to Camaro5!
2. There is no myLink solution justifying the time or money involved. You would have to physically make a conscious choice to spend more money on an inferior product or just simply be oblivious to any rational reasoning.
3. This forum is filled with thousands of prior posts addressing this issue both directly and indirectly, many of which are active and near the top here. Seriously, take a few hours and look around. There is even a complete 100 step directional DIY thread showing you exactly what wire to pull, what bolt to plug and what harness to buy and where, doing almost the work for you. There is no real need for us to repost it every single time someone asks, the data is literally at your finger tips waiting to be picked up and read.
4. You're in Texas. You should be aware of the 4 clubs that literally run this state and the certified professionals available exclusively to members. It's one thing to get support from the forums from proven posters, it's an entirely new level to be a contributing club member and get direct professional assistance (most of the time free).

[VeeGeeTea]

Originally Posted by remii07

Hey guys i need y'alls help. i currently own a 2010 camaro with the retro radio. i want to switch it to my link. I really don't use the navigation on any vehicle i usually use my phone so i don't mind if it doesn't have it. Here's the question, if i buy the faceplate for the mylink and install it on my car without the unit (only using the existing unit) will it be easy as plug and play? The only thing i would like to work properly is the bluetooth, (both wirelessly stream music from my iphone and to accept calls), steering wheel control to work and satélite radio. Would i be able to plug the faceplate to my existing unit and be able to have those functions? If not what do i need? i really don't want to spend a fortune on the mylink harnesses and programming and all that stuff. thanks guys in advance.

Get the PAC RPK5-GM4101 Camaro Radio Kit.
Get either a Kenwood or Pioneer aftermarket radio that is 7".

The kit comes with adapters/wires for you to finish installation without hassle (plug/play).

It's a much cheaper alternative for you than upgrading to MyLink.
I only wished that the kit came out earlier :( I'd wasted a lot of money upgrading to MyLink myself.