Using factory Aux port & microphone with aftermarket radio - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

spadz93 · 12-15-2014, 09:40 AM

I've searched high and low, and cannot find a straight answer, wiring diagram, color codes, or any other information on how to do this. I'm going to be going aftermarket with my radio, and i know that you can reuse the factory usb via a usb to mini-usb cable (http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...74&postcount=4 for those who need this info). Also, if at all possible, in an effort to make this install look as factory as possible, is there any way i can tap the stock microphone in the homelink console for my aftermarket radio?

Does anyone have any information? thanks in advance

spadz93 · 12-17-2014, 02:00 PM

nobody's attempted this? i find that hard to believe?

spadz93 · 12-18-2014, 08:00 AM

found it myself in a wiring info page. for anyone else interested in doing this, here's the wiring pin-outs:

Ground: Dark Green/White
Left: Yellow
Right: tan/white

Knockoutpie · 03-20-2016, 06:11 PM

Update: cannot use factory microphone with aftermarket radio. I've done much testing and with my knowledge after converting factory mic plug to 3.5mm aux (headphone) it seems there's extremely bad interference with the factory mic on an aftermarket head unit. Microphone from factory has a proprietary impedance that will only work with mylink.

Knockoutpie · 03-21-2016, 09:50 PM

Disregard previous post! Factory microphone works very well, there cannot be any interference in the system, you can't talk too loud either because it's very sensitive but it's a great microphone.

Firebreed · 03-24-2016, 11:08 PM

Looking at doing this, Where did you tap into those wires at?

Knockoutpie · 03-25-2016, 11:06 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1458965033

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Just wired to a 3.5mm mono plug (had to solder) and then used a blue and red wire to connect the mic, I used 2 pins also. I bought a rectifier (idk what that is) but it was from RadioShack and cut the pins off and solders the wires to those and then plugged the pins in the microphone harness

Firebreed · 03-26-2016, 02:02 AM

Gotcha, thanks for the pic.

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VeeGeeTea · 05-24-2017, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1458965033

Attachment 783984

Just wired to a 3.5mm mono plug (had to solder) and then used a blue and red wire to connect the mic, I used 2 pins also. I bought a rectifier (idk what that is) but it was from RadioShack and cut the pins off and solders the wires to those and then plugged the pins in the microphone harness

I need help with this.
I would too like to retain the in vehicle's mic.

Thanks.

dnns · 03-30-2024, 04:05 PM

Hi,

can someone explain in more detail how to use the original microphone for a aftermarket radio?

Would be infinitely grateful!

12-15-2014, 09:40 AM	#1
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	Using factory Aux port & microphone with aftermarket radio I've searched high and low, and cannot find a straight answer, wiring diagram, color codes, or any other information on how to do this. I'm going to be going aftermarket with my radio, and i know that you can reuse the factory usb via a usb to mini-usb cable (http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...74&postcount=4 for those who need this info). Also, if at all possible, in an effort to make this install look as factory as possible, is there any way i can tap the stock microphone in the homelink console for my aftermarket radio? Does anyone have any information? thanks in advance __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq Last edited by spadz93; 12-15-2014 at 10:04 AM.

12-17-2014, 02:00 PM	#2
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	nobody's attempted this? i find that hard to believe? __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

12-18-2014, 08:00 AM	#3
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	found it myself in a wiring info page. for anyone else interested in doing this, here's the wiring pin-outs: Ground: Dark Green/White Left: Yellow Right: tan/white __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

03-20-2016, 06:11 PM	#4
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	Update: cannot use factory microphone with aftermarket radio. I've done much testing and with my knowledge after converting factory mic plug to 3.5mm aux (headphone) it seems there's extremely bad interference with the factory mic on an aftermarket head unit. Microphone from factory has a proprietary impedance that will only work with mylink. __________________

03-21-2016, 09:50 PM	#5
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	Disregard previous post! Factory microphone works very well, there cannot be any interference in the system, you can't talk too loud either because it's very sensitive but it's a great microphone. __________________

03-24-2016, 11:08 PM	#6
Firebreed Got Boost? Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 SLP TVS 2300 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 404	Looking at doing this, Where did you tap into those wires at? __________________ 2011 1SS/RS M6 MOD List: SLP 2300 Supercharged, Flowmaster AT Cat back, aux 4 guage cluster, 12" kicker sub and Kicker Zx400.1 amp, PFADT Lowering springs CAI Inc. CAI, Hurst Short throw shifter, JBA 1 7/8 Long tube headers. Future Mods: 416ci stroker.

03-25-2016, 11:06 PM	#7
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1458965033 Just wired to a 3.5mm mono plug (had to solder) and then used a blue and red wire to connect the mic, I used 2 pins also. I bought a rectifier (idk what that is) but it was from RadioShack and cut the pins off and solders the wires to those and then plugged the pins in the microphone harness __________________

03-26-2016, 02:02 AM	#8
Firebreed Got Boost? Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 SLP TVS 2300 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 404	Gotcha, thanks for the pic. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 1SS/RS M6 MOD List: SLP 2300 Supercharged, Flowmaster AT Cat back, aux 4 guage cluster, 12" kicker sub and Kicker Zx400.1 amp, PFADT Lowering springs CAI Inc. CAI, Hurst Short throw shifter, JBA 1 7/8 Long tube headers. Future Mods: 416ci stroker.

03-30-2024, 04:05 PM	#10
dnns Drives: Camaro Conv. 6.2 SS - 2014 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 9	Hi, can someone explain in more detail how to use the original microphone for a aftermarket radio? Would be infinitely grateful!