09-19-2016, 05:58 PM | #15 |
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Mine arrived today; ordered from Phastek on Friday... nice!!
I'll be using it with the Kenwood DDX9903S (it should arrive by Wednesday.)
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09-19-2016, 06:06 PM | #17 |
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09-19-2016, 10:48 PM | #18 |
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There are a couple of threads on this subject and lets hope they get combined.
I installed mine today and have a couple of observations. Since this is about the install kit I will save the comments regarding the head unit until later. Everything worked after the install except the phone mic. I can hear people talk over the speaker system but they cannot hear me. Working on that. All the remote controls work except the phone dialing button on the steering wheel. If I long press the phone button the OnStar comes up but I cannot get the phone to come up with a short press. These controls are supposed to be the same as stock in the base program. There is very little room to store the PAC control unit unless you install very long wires and put it into the glove box. I did not do this so it makes it very hard to get to the unit to use the program button. In fact you need to remove everything to do this. There is a small shelf on top of the head unit and that is where I stored the PAC unit. I should note that I have the gauges so storing the PAC control module there is impossible. Speaking of the gauges the new PAC bezel is a little taller than stock and getting the gauges back in is a puzzle. The sound is much better than the stock GM unit, in fact I would rate it twice as good. I like this unit and the stock look is a plus. Wiring connections were easy because PAC gives you all the harnesses you need to make the connections. Soldering is required to make the speaker connections, but this was no problem. Pictures will follow tomorrow. I think this is a very good alternative to the other systems available to us and was well thought out by the manufacturer. Tomorrow I will work on the couple of problems I have but I am sure they can be ironed out.
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Phastek is a phenomenal vendor, but they are in the business of sales, not providing hours of tech support over the phone for an install. Highly recommend reserving technical help questions to the audio forum gurus at the link provided (where we've been discussing this product since it's release on day 1) and the PAC technical line. Quote:
This unit has no sound to speak of, it's just a kit. Perhaps that was the reference. The mylink/stock radio system has a myriad of audio "issues", whats the reference I heard the other day.... comparing an aftermarket stereo system to OEM would be like comparing a Bentley to a Prius. The primary problem with the stock OEM is lack of power, next is the fact there is a factory tune hard coded in the system which is horrible. |
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09-20-2016, 12:32 PM | #20 |
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Hallo, FNG,
please, have You a photo of the Interface. I want to bye a connectorcable for flashing firmware and car settings. Think, one end is a USB-connector, but i can't see, what connector is at the other side of this cable. I will install the cable im my car, so i can change car-settings and new firmware via laptop. And, i'm sorry, have another question: Have you connected the usb-connector in the middle console and does it work? Your TPMS doesn't fail anytime? I have in my HUD the informations about usb, when it plays music. I can see in the HUD titel and so one. Are the informations after install of the new unit in the HUD or will I loose this informations? Sorry for so many questions. Best regards from Germany Egbert
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I haven't checked the DIC since I finished the install to see if my TPMS are working properly, yet. I'll do that this morning. The kit came with an adapter for the USB port and AUX port... they connect directly to my Kenwood 9903S and work fine, however, no artist info, track names, radio station information appear in the heads up display, like the factory radio used to do.
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09-25-2016, 10:14 AM | #23 |
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This information is lost no matter what installation kit or aftermarket radio is installed.
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09-25-2016, 08:03 PM | #24 | |
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I'll be contacting PAC-Audio tomorrow about the missing CMX Chime Module, non functional mini-display and the inability to re-program the module.
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09-29-2016, 11:59 AM | #25 |
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Kits are back in-stock and ready to rock!!
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09-29-2016, 08:34 PM | #26 |
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[QUOTE=FNG;9329193]Yes, I know... until someone figures out how to communicate with the factory system, radio info will never be sent back to the HUD...... I can deal with that, because it looks so good.
I have been wanting to put a touch screen in my Camaro but I did not like the Schosche or Metra Kit. They look like something from 1980. This kit looks better however it still stands out with the grey color. You achieved the look I am looking for by painting it black. It blends in with the radio and dash so much better. Can you share some information about who did it and what the cost was? I live in Jacksonville and I will come down there to have them do it. Thank you KenJan |
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09-29-2016, 08:48 PM | #27 |
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So... about that button to make a call on the steering wheel.... Any chance on getting that working? That is all thats holding me back from buying... Heck, if it would just activate Siri that would be awesome
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09-29-2016, 09:09 PM | #28 |
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How does factory XM radio work with this setup? I just got a new to me Camaro recently (first sports car ever) and am thinking about something like this (especially if the call button were to work), but I've never messed with radios that had XM and all that. Sorry for the Newb question.
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dash kit, head unit, pac audio, phastek, rpk5-gm4101 |
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