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ZeuSS2011 · 10-16-2016, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by oramaCamaro

I hooked it up just like the instructions said and it works fine. It just seemed to easy. The only problem I had with the install was fitting the head unit in far enough for the PAC unit to fit right. There's barely enough room for all the wires, I hope nothing is getting crushed to badly. I might have to switch the USB wire to a 90 degree instead of the straight one that comes with kit.

Had the same issue with space behind the head unit. I made the same cuts shown in the photo and have plenty of room now.

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MyLocalDJ · 10-17-2016, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeuSS2011

Had the same issue with space behind the head unit. I made the same cuts shown in the photo and have plenty of room now.

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I believe you are also supposed to cut those two alignment pins directly above the bottom two radio mounting screw locations.

oramaCamaro · 10-17-2016, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeuSS2011

Had the same issue with space behind the head unit. I made the same cuts shown in the photo and have plenty of room now.

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That's a good idea. I cut the hump out like the instructions said but still real tight. I'm going to cut the rest out like you did tonight. Thanks

GVA 45TH 2SS · 10-17-2016, 04:58 PM

I had to file the slots in the mounting brackets that slide over those mounting posts, as well as cut the bump in the back of the opening. Didn't have to cut out the bottom of the opening though

FNG · 10-17-2016, 09:44 PM

Theres no need to butcher the dash... I didn't have to cut the bump at all. Had my buddy, Beast6162, grab the PAC control module, antenna, etc. by reaching through the glove box.... he guided the wires up behind the dash as I slid the radio in. Beat6162 extended all of his wires so the pac module sits under / behind the lower Guage pack.

We both have the Kenwood uinit... is the Pioneer bigger?

jaywhyenecks · 10-17-2016, 10:10 PM

has anyone tried painting it yet?

DILLIGAF · 10-18-2016, 08:47 AM

Curious how changing the vehicle settings is working out? Looks like you now need a laptop to change them. Anyone care to comment that has done the install on a newer camaro with mylink?

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Low Saturn · 10-18-2016, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DILLIGAF

Curious how changing the vehicle settings is working out? Looks like you now need a laptop to change them. Anyone care to comment that has done the install on a newer camaro with mylink?

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I thought about this as well, but then I realized that I haven't changed my vehicle settings since the day I bought the car almost three years ago. The only settings I'd occasionally change were the time and bluetooth. Both of which will be on an aftermarket radio.

rydahog · 10-18-2016, 09:10 AM

dilligaf, no changes at all for me, only update was for SWC, done by installer..the PAC unit is complete with a/c ..heater. seats. etc...and rest with a new head unit of your choosing.

DILLIGAF · 10-18-2016, 09:21 AM

I too have not gone in to the vehicle setting in quite some time, just wondering how intuitive it actually is, regardless of need to actually change them.

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Snoman · 10-18-2016, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DILLIGAF

Curious how changing the vehicle settings is working out? Looks like you now need a laptop to change them. Anyone care to comment that has done the install on a newer camaro with mylink?

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What vehicle settings are you referring to exactly?

Dash display settings are controlled by your left turn signal stick controls

Low Saturn · 10-18-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Snoman

What vehicle settings are you referring to exactly?

Dash display settings are controlled by your left turn signal stick controls

Not sure about the MyLink radios, but on the pre MyLink radios there are a bunch of vehicle personalization options.

How the exterior light illuminate when arming/disarming the alarm, remote start settings, Bluetooth settings, clock settings, date settings, etc. I'm sure there's more that I can't remember.

DILLIGAF · 10-18-2016, 10:09 AM

Just the same type of settings that are normally changed in the mylink interface. The ones you need to use the computer for after the install. anyone have any issues with it, does it work well? just havent seen any one comment on it yet, but i guess thats a good thing.

Snoman · 10-18-2016, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Low Saturn

Not sure about the MyLink radios, but on the pre MyLink radios there are a bunch of vehicle personalization options.

How the exterior light illuminate when arming/disarming the alarm, remote start settings, Bluetooth settings, clock settings, date settings, etc. I'm sure there's more that I can't remember.

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Originally Posted by DILLIGAF

Just the same type of settings that are normally changed in the mylink interface. The ones you need to use the computer for after the install. anyone have any issues with it, does it work well? just havent seen any one comment on it yet, but i guess thats a good thing.

Nothing is controlled by the radio. 2012 Owners Manual

Bluetooth, clock and date are radio settings and will be replaced when you purchase a new head unit.

10-17-2016, 09:44 PM	#271
FNG Tampa Bay Camaros Drives: Rally Yellow 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 658 View My Garage	Theres no need to butcher the dash... I didn't have to cut the bump at all. Had my buddy, Beast6162, grab the PAC control module, antenna, etc. by reaching through the glove box.... he guided the wires up behind the dash as I slid the radio in. Beat6162 extended all of his wires so the pac module sits under / behind the lower Guage pack. We both have the Kenwood uinit... is the Pioneer bigger? __________________ My '12 ZL1 \| old build \| Tampa Bay Camaros

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DILLIGAF Drives: 2023 ZL1 M6 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 357 View My Garage	Curious how changing the vehicle settings is working out? Looks like you now need a laptop to change them. Anyone care to comment that has done the install on a newer camaro with mylink? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk __________________ 2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 M6 \| Corsa NPP \| Corsa Carbon Fiber Intake \| Hardwired Valentine1 Gen 2 \| Pro Clip Phone Mount \|

10-18-2016, 09:21 AM	#276
DILLIGAF Drives: 2023 ZL1 M6 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 357 View My Garage	I too have not gone in to the vehicle setting in quite some time, just wondering how intuitive it actually is, regardless of need to actually change them. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk __________________ 2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 M6 \| Corsa NPP \| Corsa Carbon Fiber Intake \| Hardwired Valentine1 Gen 2 \| Pro Clip Phone Mount \|

10-18-2016, 10:09 AM	#279
DILLIGAF Drives: 2023 ZL1 M6 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 357 View My Garage	Just the same type of settings that are normally changed in the mylink interface. The ones you need to use the computer for after the install. anyone have any issues with it, does it work well? just havent seen any one comment on it yet, but i guess thats a good thing. __________________ 2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 M6 \| Corsa NPP \| Corsa Carbon Fiber Intake \| Hardwired Valentine1 Gen 2 \| Pro Clip Phone Mount \|

10-17-2016, 04:58 PM	#270
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	I had to file the slots in the mounting brackets that slide over those mounting posts, as well as cut the bump in the back of the opening. Didn't have to cut out the bottom of the opening though

10-18-2016, 09:10 AM	#275
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	dilligaf, no changes at all for me, only update was for SWC, done by installer..the PAC unit is complete with a/c ..heater. seats. etc...and rest with a new head unit of your choosing.