Metra Dash Kit Issue

[CamALot]

Hi all - had my installer install a Metra dash kit with a Pioneer NEX7100.

This is on a Camaro 2013 2SS/RS that had MyLink with Navigation.

First, I was going to get a Scosche kit, but found out (the hard way.. we tried to install it) that the Scosche kit does not work on cats with factory Nav... Oh well, returned it and ordered the Metra dash kit.

Everything works great except for 2 things:

1. The Lock/Unlock button the Metra dash kit do not work -- every other button works perfectly. Just lock and unlock doesn't work (door locks). Anyone seen this issue?

2. I am not sure if this is a Metra dash kit issue or not. But, on the steering wheel controls, when I hit the "voice command" button, the OnStart module takes over. I used to be able to use this to make phone calls, etc. through My Link. I was hoping it would activate Siri with CarPlay on the Pioneer NEX7100. Anyone know how to make this work?

Thanks!!

[Knockoutpie]

Lock/unlock button doesn't work on any models of Metra or schoche because there isn't a lock/unlock button that's on the harness without having to tap into the factory wires, pretty sure 95% of us have that same issue with that button, it's a useless button as far as i'm concerned.

As far as issue two goes, the installer has a box where he can program the controls of your vehicle, it's an aftermarket kit, he will have to reprogram it because we don't know what kit he used.

[vgradio]

I have the same issue for the door. It is normal according the Metra support, since I have the function in the car (door switches).

For the second issue (I also have a Pioneer), the call buton switches the radio and the axxess interface off, or on; which is fine for me.

When i put the Pioneer AV on OFF, using the AV buton, the amp remains on and I can hear a small noise still in the speakers, which is anoying.

[CreeperRS]

Originally Posted by vgradio

I have the same issue for the door. It is normal according the Metra support, since I have the function in the car (door switches).

For the second issue (I also have a Pioneer), the call buton switches the radio and the axxess interface off, or on; which is fine for me.

When i put the Pioneer AV on OFF, using the AV buton, the amp remains on and I can hear a small noise still in the speakers, which is anoying.

Your set up is not grounded properly, if it was you wouldn't get any noise through your speakers! I used the studs under the rear speakers to ground my amps. You needs to sand off a small section of paint, that's all.

[Caddyroger]

Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

Lock/unlock button doesn't work on any models of Metra or schoche because there isn't a lock/unlock button that's on the harness without having to tap into the factory wires, pretty sure 95% of us have that same issue with that button, it's a useless button as far as i'm concerned.

As far as issue two goes, the installer has a box where he can program the controls of your vehicle, it's an aftermarket kit, he will have to reprogram it because we don't know what kit he used.

I have the schoche kit with a Kenwood dnx891 and the door locks buttons works.

[Low Saturn]

Originally Posted by Caddyroger

I have the schoche kit with a Kenwood dnx891 and the door locks buttons works.

Thats because your Camaro is a 2011. 2010 and 2011's had the door lock switch between the HVAC controls. In 2012 that switch was moved to the door panels, so the wiring to the switch isn't present in the dash wiring harness where the Scosche/Metra kits mount.

[1Coopgt]

Originally Posted by Low Saturn

Thats because your Camaro is a 2011. 2010 and 2011's had the door lock switch between the HVAC controls. In 2012 that switch was moved to the door panels, so the wiring to the switch isn't present in the dash wiring harness where the Scosche/Metra kits mount.

2012 has the wiring in the doors and the dash . I honestly haven't tried the lock and unlock on my Metra kit . I had mine professionally installed . I'll have to try the Metra kit and see if it works . I've always just used the switch on the door .

Edit : The Lock /Unlock buttons work fine on my Metra Kit .

[Caddyroger]

Originally Posted by Low Saturn

Thats because your Camaro is a 2011. 2010 and 2011's had the door lock switch between the HVAC controls. In 2012 that switch was moved to the door panels, so the wiring to the switch isn't present in the dash wiring harness where the Scosche/Metra kits mount.

I was thinking that the can bus wire did the unlocking and locking but I guess I am wrong on that.

[vgradio]

Originally Posted by CreeperRS

Your set up is not grounded properly, if it was you wouldn't get any noise through your speakers! I used the studs under the rear speakers to ground my amps. You needs to sand off a small section of paint, that's all.

My amp is powered and grounded directly to the battery, with about 2m cables. Is it wrong to do so??

What does surprise me is that the head unit amp command (blue/white cable) remains at +12V when the AV is OFF. I did not find a way to really switch the unit 100% OFF. So I have disconnected the amp command between the Metra axxess box and the Pioneer head unit. The Axxess box does control the amp by itself.

Now that I have disconnected my head unit this afternoon, the call button does not do anything at all??? really strange the steering wheel control!!!!

[CreeperRS]

I had noise when I had my amps grounded to the battery. Changed my ground location, problem gone.

[CreeperRS]

Originally Posted by vgradio

My amp is powered and grounded directly to the battery, with about 2m cables. Is it wrong to do so??

What does surprise me is that the head unit amp command (blue/white cable) remains at +12V when the AV is OFF. I did not find a way to really switch the unit 100% OFF. So I have disconnected the amp command between the Metra axxess box and the Pioneer head unit. The Axxess box does control the amp by itself.

Now that I have disconnected my head unit this afternoon, the call button does not do anything at all??? really strange the steering wheel control!!!!

You're talking about your remote lead turn on, yeah that shouldn't be hot all the time! I think you may have made a mistake. My remote lead only had about 1-1.5v when live, and it always shuts off when car was off.