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vestalsin · 03-30-2016, 02:57 PM

I had a question about the mylink radios. I purchased one along with all the wiring harnesses. I know I can have it unlocked and programmed by Gen5DIY however what goes into reprogramming these? I talked to someone at the Chevy dealership today and he told me they could unlock and program it if I had it all installed. Is this true? I rather have someone close by that can do it instead of having to ship it and wait for it to come back not to mention a cheaper price. Was told it would run me about 109 bucks at dealer. If anyone has any info about this I would appreciate it.

Rainbow1616 · 03-30-2016, 05:06 PM

It just has to be programmed to your vin to work. Yes a dealer can do it if they know what they are doing but that is all they will do. If you go thru gen5diy they can turn on other options such as rear camera or defeat the in motion nav use etc etc.

vestalsin · 03-30-2016, 08:51 PM

The dealership cannot do that either? What does gen5 do that the dealer cant? I mean i am just curious as to what they do to be able to bypass the system to enable the other features.

Rainbow1616 · 03-31-2016, 08:49 AM

That depends on your dealer, Yes they can turn on rear view camera but there may be another charge i dunno. They won't defeat any of the safety's like nav while in motion or entering destinations while driving etc. I don't know what gen5diy price is just for programming because I bought the entire kit from them. They would be better to answer the differences what they can do that the dealer can't.
Once it is programmed I'm sure you'll want a rear camera so keep that part in mind as well.

Graphicsgod · 03-31-2016, 01:05 PM

Yeah, if you want it specific to your needs and your car, have Gen5DIY do it!!

If all you want is it to be unlocked, then a dealer can do it. But that is all they are going to do, and hopefully do it for a reasonable price. And then you have to hope they are capable of doing the job responsibly!! I've heard some horror stories from some guys on here that had a nightmare at the dealer getting anything done right.

vestalsin · 03-31-2016, 01:15 PM

Ok sounds good. Thanks for all the help. I have everything I need just need to have it reprogrammed. Just was buying some time as the cost is a bit pricey for program plus getting a camera for it. I already paid 850 for the radio and harness.

03-30-2016, 02:57 PM	#1
vestalsin Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 79 View My Garage	MyLink Radio I had a question about the mylink radios. I purchased one along with all the wiring harnesses. I know I can have it unlocked and programmed by Gen5DIY however what goes into reprogramming these? I talked to someone at the Chevy dealership today and he told me they could unlock and program it if I had it all installed. Is this true? I rather have someone close by that can do it instead of having to ship it and wait for it to come back not to mention a cheaper price. Was told it would run me about 109 bucks at dealer. If anyone has any info about this I would appreciate it. __________________ *“The inside of the old Camaro smelled like asphalt and desire, gasoline and dreams.”*

03-30-2016, 08:51 PM	#3
vestalsin Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 79 View My Garage	The dealership cannot do that either? What does gen5 do that the dealer cant? I mean i am just curious as to what they do to be able to bypass the system to enable the other features. __________________ *“The inside of the old Camaro smelled like asphalt and desire, gasoline and dreams.”*

03-31-2016, 01:05 PM	#5
Graphicsgod Drives: 2015 Manual Hot Red 2LS Camaro Join Date: May 2015 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 269	Yeah, if you want it specific to your needs and your car, have Gen5DIY do it!! If all you want is it to be unlocked, then a dealer can do it. But that is all they are going to do, and hopefully do it for a reasonable price. And then you have to hope they are capable of doing the job responsibly!! I've heard some horror stories from some guys on here that had a nightmare at the dealer getting anything done right. __________________

03-31-2016, 01:15 PM	#6
vestalsin Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 79 View My Garage	Ok sounds good. Thanks for all the help. I have everything I need just need to have it reprogrammed. Just was buying some time as the cost is a bit pricey for program plus getting a camera for it. I already paid 850 for the radio and harness. __________________ *“The inside of the old Camaro smelled like asphalt and desire, gasoline and dreams.”*

03-30-2016, 05:06 PM	#2
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	It just has to be programmed to your vin to work. Yes a dealer can do it if they know what they are doing but that is all they will do. If you go thru gen5diy they can turn on other options such as rear camera or defeat the in motion nav use etc etc.

03-31-2016, 08:49 AM	#4
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	That depends on your dealer, Yes they can turn on rear view camera but there may be another charge i dunno. They won't defeat any of the safety's like nav while in motion or entering destinations while driving etc. I don't know what gen5diy price is just for programming because I bought the entire kit from them. They would be better to answer the differences what they can do that the dealer can't. Once it is programmed I'm sure you'll want a rear camera so keep that part in mind as well.