New Aftermarket head unit kit option

[patternpilot]

Originally Posted by Double D Mods

cut the brown looped mute wire and this will fix the problem

Yes, my radio had a mute wire and the instructions for the PAC unit says to cut the brown loop wire and connect the outer one to the mute wire of the new head unit.

[Double D Mods]

Originally Posted by patternpilot

Yes, my radio had a mute wire and the instructions for the PAC unit says to cut the brown loop wire and connect the outer one to the mute wire of the new head unit.

just leave it cut and not connect to mute on radio.

see what happens

[patternpilot]

Originally Posted by FNG

I looked everywhere in my kit and couldn't find the chime module.... now I have no backup sensors, no door chime, no turn signal "click".

We were wondering why there was a black, and a purple wire in a connector that wasn't able to be connected anywhere.... the instructions referred to a "cmx chime module", but it wasn't with the kit

There seems to be a problem with the packing of this system from the factory in leaving the chime module out. I called them and they sent me one.

[patternpilot]

Originally Posted by Double D Mods

just leave it cut and not connect to mute on radio.

see what happens

I'm not an expert on this but if you don't connect to the mute wire of the radio, how will it know to mute during phone calls?

[opossum]

Hi, Dennis,

thank you for sending the picture. I will wait for my kit. Now it's in Vandalia, think, morning it arrives at Dayton and then it will sended to Germany. My friends are waiting for the result, when i have changed it in my 2013 Camaro. After that, my scosche kit is for sale here in Germany. Kit looks great. But i will not connect the wiring for the speakers. I have changed the oem amplifier against a kenwood amplifier and this is connected to the preamp outputs of the DNX7150DAB+. Only the wiring for ground, battery and so one i will connect to the interface. Hope, that will work. Hope, at end of next week i can give here the result.

Thanks
Egbert

[patternpilot]

Originally Posted by FNG

If you're using android auto, you can use the steering wheel control to place a call... and according to the instructions, we're supposed to be able to reprogram each buttons short, and long press function.... I have not yet been able to get the PAC unit into program mode.

You may be correct. The ability to use certain controls may be a function of the Head unit. PAC provides a list of supported functions for the radios they support and the ability to answer calls seems to be missing from all of them. This list could be a result of the functions supported by both units and perhaps not just one of them.

[JCunningham]

Originally Posted by patternpilot

Mine as well as most aftermarket head units require a separate XM module. Its just another $400 or so.

that module is only $70 https://shop.siriusxm.com/siriusxm-s...cle-tuner.html

[Double D Mods]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

that module is only $70 https://shop.siriusxm.com/siriusxm-s...cle-tuner.html

Honestly
The best way to use SIrius XM is to simply download the app and BT it to your radio from the phone
sound quality is much better
you dont need the SXV300
Most of you prob have the option to add this for a few bucks a month to your current account from another vehicle.

[patternpilot]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

that module is only $70 https://shop.siriusxm.com/siriusxm-s...cle-tuner.html

Thanks. That may be an option but I was referring to the Pioneer unit that plugs into the factory antenna and then to the Pioneer head unit. The unit you are referring needs to have its antenna placed line of site to the satellite, so it needs to be on top of the car. I know this because my XM looses reception every time I drive behind a tree line or mountain. If you place it on the dash you could lose reception every time you turn the car. I don't have any experience with this particular XM receiver so may be talking out of the wrong side. But like I said its an option and may be the best choice for some.

[patternpilot]

Originally Posted by Double D Mods

Honestly
The best way to use SIrius XM is to simply download the app and BT it to your radio from the phone
sound quality is much better
you dont need the SXV300
Most of you prob have the option to add this for a few bucks a month to your current account from another vehicle.

I never thought of that, thanks. Ill check into that. Now where are the day's of unlimited data.

[puzzzeler]

Thank you I will do that when I take it back out to plug in the chime.

Originally Posted by Double D Mods

cut the brown looped mute wire and this will fix the problem

[CreeperRS]

Originally Posted by patternpilot

I can answer calls and end calls from the steering wheel controls. The OnStar also works but you have to long press the phone button. I did lose my XM Radio as well because that was part of the GM head unit. Mine as well as most aftermarket head units require a separate XM module. Its just another $400 or so.

You should be able to use something like this for a lot less. I had my antenna located were the center speaker is now. No issues.

https://shop.siriusxm.com/siriusxm-s...cle-tuner.html

[Low Saturn]

Originally Posted by CreeperRS

I had my antenna located were the center speaker is now. No issues

This.

On my previous car, a Saturn Aura, I had the Sirius/XM antenna under the carpeted panel on the rear shelf between the speakers. On my mothers 2002 Tahoe I mounted it under the dash panel next to the ambient light sensor.

Under that center speaker grill is a perfect place on the Camaros. Its even a good spot for a GPS antenna.

[rydahog]

Originally Posted by ZeuSS2011

Just received it today. I may not have to use most of the kit. I should be able to use only the HVAC Harness and make it a simple plug n play for me. I'll retain the SWC and other harnesses that I used for the Metra Kit.

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so i assume you got this in, and did the OEM backup camera work ok and backup sensors? thanks