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Chad's ZL1 · 11-22-2016, 01:41 PM

really wish they would chime in on this thread. I told them at SEMA that there was a thread on Camaro5 already about this new unit and it was already like 20 pages. They were like "whoa" really.

cybercoaster · 11-24-2016, 12:23 PM

So I contacted tech support about the Hazzard button and SWC issues. Here is the response. I also gave them the link to this thread.

The hazard button issue has been corrected. If you have an early release kit then you can contact customer service and they will send a new gasket to replace the one that is causing the issue.
As far as the SWC, they should be pre programmed. If you have the most current firmware revision flashed to the radio module there should not be any issues with SWC.

Jeremy Doran
MECP Advanced Certified
ASE6 Certified
Technical Support Advisor
AAMP of America
800-477-2267

Chad's ZL1 · 11-24-2016, 07:16 PM

Hope this is true

Yippee38 · 11-24-2016, 10:12 PM

Yeah. Me too!

patternpilot · 11-24-2016, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cybercoaster

So I contacted tech support about the Hazzard button and SWC issues. Here is the response. I also gave them the link to this thread.

The hazard button issue has been corrected. If you have an early release kit then you can contact customer service and they will send a new gasket to replace the one that is causing the issue.
As far as the SWC, they should be pre programmed. If you have the most current firmware revision flashed to the radio module there should not be any issues with SWC.

Jeremy Doran
MECP Advanced Certified
ASE6 Certified
Technical Support Advisor
AAMP of America
800-477-2267

Sorry gentlemen, but even with the new software, at least in my case the SWC program is not retained upon power failure. It has been my finding that even the convenience controls are lost. When you first set these up you select the aftermarket configuration. Upon power failure you go back in and have to reselect aftermarket selection and reset the convenience settings. I also and this is my case, am not able to get the PAC unit to program any SWC pertaining to the phone. I can program everything else but not these. I have better luck just letting it stay in default program mode. At least some of the controls work, I just cannot reassign them to how I want them to work. But never the less even those are lost upon power failure. PAC say's they do not understand why. Of course all you get when you call them is their call center which is only available to dealers on Saturdays. I thought I was making progress with them for a while but now get the feeling I am on my own. I have ordered the parking brake bypass cable to see if this will unlock additional controls in my head unit.

The fix for the hazards is a step forward I guess.

cybercoaster · 11-25-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by patternpilot

Sorry gentlemen, but even with the new software, at least in my case the SWC program is not retained upon power failure. It has been my finding that even the convenience controls are lost. When you first set these up you select the aftermarket configuration. Upon power failure you go back in and have to reselect aftermarket selection and reset the convenience settings. I also and this is my case, am not able to get the PAC unit to program any SWC pertaining to the phone. I can program everything else but not these. I have better luck just letting it stay in default program mode. At least some of the controls work, I just cannot reassign them to how I want them to work. But never the less even those are lost upon power failure. PAC say's they do not understand why. Of course all you get when you call them is their call center which is only available to dealers on Saturdays. I thought I was making progress with them for a while but now get the feeling I am on my own. I have ordered the parking brake bypass cable to see if this will unlock additional controls in my head unit.

The fix for the hazards is a step forward I guess.

Have you tried sending them an email direct to tech support from the web site? That's what I did.

Chad's ZL1 · 11-28-2016, 08:48 PM

No new installs? going to be getting mine installed on the 22nd of December. Hopefully I won't have issues. I'm going to get mine painted as well to match interior prior to install.

JCunningham · 11-28-2016, 09:27 PM

can you use a memory saver? one that plugs into the cigarette lighter or OBDII socket. I bet they are not using flash memory so firmware will not correct the problem.

MyLocalDJ · 11-29-2016, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad's ZL1

No new installs? going to be getting mine installed on the 22nd of December. Hopefully I won't have issues. I'm going to get mine painted as well to match interior prior to install.

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As others have stated, not sure why you would paint it unless you just want something different. Out of the box matches the factory interior.

Pleased with my install. After the initial issues (hazard switch inoperative, radio display not dimming, and chime module missing) were resolved, I have had no other problems.

Yippee38 · 11-29-2016, 10:36 AM

Damn. That looks nice.

Chad's ZL1 · 11-29-2016, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MyLocalDJ

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As others have stated, not sure why you would paint it unless you just want something different. Out of the box matches the factory interior.

Pleased with my install. After the initial issues (hazard switch inoperative, radio display not dimming, and chime module missing) were resolved, I have had no other problems.

...............well unlike others it won't match mine since my whole interior is custom painted. I don't keep much stock. I like to stand out.

cybercoaster · 11-29-2016, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MyLocalDJ

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As others have stated, not sure why you would paint it unless you just want something different. Out of the box matches the factory interior.

Pleased with my install. After the initial issues (hazard switch inoperative, radio display not dimming, and chime module missing) were resolved, I have had no other problems.

Looks great, what head unit is that? Pioneer model?

MyLocalDJ · 11-30-2016, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cybercoaster

Looks great, what head unit is that? Pioneer model?

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Its listed in my signature line.

Snoman · 12-01-2016, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MyLocalDJ

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Its listed in my signature line.

Dude what? lol, my hero.

11-24-2016, 10:12 PM	#410
Yippee38 Drives: '11 SGM 1LT/RS, '02 SOM Firehawk Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: near Chicago Posts: 450	Yeah. Me too! __________________ Yippee38

11-28-2016, 09:27 PM	#414
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	can you use a memory saver? one that plugs into the cigarette lighter or OBDII socket. I bet they are not using flash memory so firmware will not correct the problem. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

11-29-2016, 10:36 AM	#416
Yippee38 Drives: '11 SGM 1LT/RS, '02 SOM Firehawk Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: near Chicago Posts: 450	Damn. That looks nice. __________________ Yippee38

11-22-2016, 01:41 PM	#407
Chad's ZL1 THERAPY Drives: Red Rock Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,440 View My Garage	really wish they would chime in on this thread. I told them at SEMA that there was a thread on Camaro5 already about this new unit and it was already like 20 pages. They were like "whoa" really.

11-24-2016, 12:23 PM	#408
cybercoaster Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Anv, 1972 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,588 View My Garage	So I contacted tech support about the Hazzard button and SWC issues. Here is the response. I also gave them the link to this thread. The hazard button issue has been corrected. If you have an early release kit then you can contact customer service and they will send a new gasket to replace the one that is causing the issue. As far as the SWC, they should be pre programmed. If you have the most current firmware revision flashed to the radio module there should not be any issues with SWC. Jeremy Doran MECP Advanced Certified ASE6 Certified Technical Support Advisor AAMP of America 800-477-2267

11-24-2016, 07:16 PM	#409
Chad's ZL1 THERAPY Drives: Red Rock Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,440 View My Garage	Hope this is true

11-28-2016, 08:48 PM	#413
Chad's ZL1 THERAPY Drives: Red Rock Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,440 View My Garage	No new installs? going to be getting mine installed on the 22nd of December. Hopefully I won't have issues. I'm going to get mine painted as well to match interior prior to install.