01-13-2019, 11:13 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2012 Camaro LT2 RS Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Illinois, USA
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What functions will I lose by switching to an aftermarket head unit?
I'm looking into getting a new head unit along with the PAC kit. What functions will I lose in a 2012 LT2 RS? I'd like to not lose anything (OnStar, HUD, etc.). I'm also wanting to get the backup camera feed to go to the new head unit and replace the rear view mirror with a nicer looking one like this: https://www.gen5diy.com/products/10-...less-mirror-ls.
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01-14-2019, 09:12 AM | #2 |
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If I remember correctly, you don't have the factory mylink right? So you shouldn't lose really anything. HUD is seperate on the dash, onstar is in the mirror. Just make sure on the new radio to install the aftermarket microphone so you can use the phone functions. Like onstar.
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01-14-2019, 10:20 PM | #3 |
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You’ll lose the “Vehicle Personalization” functions, which are controlled through the stock radio. This includes:
Climate and Air Quality Comfort Convenience Collision/Detection Systems Language Lighting Power Door Locks Remote Lock/Unlock Once you change to an aftermarket unit, you’re stuck with the last settings.
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01-15-2019, 05:19 AM | #4 |
With the Scosche kit, you retain all options. Its just controlled thru the dash kit. If you read up, they can be a PIA at times, but I am happy with mine now that I've had it installed for several months. Even installed a back up camera with mine, which I didnt have from factory. On Star is retained thru a seperate module that plugs inline with factory harness.
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01-15-2019, 07:03 PM | #5 | |
Drives: 2012 Camaro LT2 RS Join Date: Nov 2016
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The microphone is something I've tried to get a concrete answer on. I guess I would rather reuse the stock microphone just because I don't want an aftermarket one showing somewhere. I want it to be invisible. I've read that it's possible to splice the stock mic into the microphone cable into the aftermarket head unit. |
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01-16-2019, 03:47 PM | #7 | |
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Edit: Here try this actually. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...ight=radio+mic And actually a couple post down he mentions you will probably lose the song/station selection in the HUD. I forgot about that. I am assuming you will lose the feature when someone calls too. |
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02-09-2019, 10:45 AM | #8 |
Drives: 2012 Camaro LT2 RS Join Date: Nov 2016
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The PAC kit says it retains HUD functionality. But does that include song titles and whatever else?
I’m also confused about the backup camera guidelines. I have the factory backup camera feeding into the mirror. If I feed the same camera into an aftermarket head unit, do I still get the guidelines? I’ve read that the lines come from the camera, but I’ve also read that it’s in the mirror, which I would like to switch out. |
02-09-2019, 10:57 AM | #9 |
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What they mean is that the HUD still works, but it will not display song titles or anything related to the radio. No aftermarket radio has the ability to output that kind of data.
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