[TofuDragon]

July 2016 update: Wow, I totally forgot to come back (for over a year) and update that yes, the XpressKit DBALL2 bypass kit does indeed solve every single issue that I was having with the Advanced Keys kit. Turns out the problem was the Fortin EVO-ALL. If I have time and inclination, I'll come back one day and clean up this whole DIY.

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May 2015 update: With regards to the Advanced Keys Push Button Start, RedRyder has found that the Fortin EVO-ALL bypass was the culprit that led to the inconsistencies and quirks. He installed another brand key bypass: XpressKit DBALL2... and has reported that it solves all the issues! I've already got mine on order. Once I install successfully and verify, I'll re-edit this thread to bring back the Push Button Start DIY.
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This thread was previously a supposed to be a Push Button Start DIY... but I decided not to post up my specific wiring since there are some issues that I have with my install of the kit. Advanced Keys says their kit should work with no issues, and at least one forum member says they got theirs working, but mine still has some issues. At any rate, see my post on the 2nd page of this thread. As a result, I'm converting this DIY into a what I've already posted: the Fortin Bypass install. I'll gray out the push button stuff. After this install, you're free to connect the bypass to the system of your choice.

Here is my answer to the GM Camaro key recall. I've been driving around with it for over a week and it works like a champ! Well, honestly there are still one of two things I'd like to adjust/resolve and I'm trying to contact the company now. The core functionality (push to start and proximity door lock/unlock) works great like it should though, so I'm quite happy.

If you're not familiar with this kind of setup, it works like this: have the new fob in your pocket, walk up to car, it senses the fob is within range and unlocks, you get in and step on the brake (+ clutch in my case), push button, and car starts up. No inserting a "potentially dangerous" keyfob (according to GM) or turning a key. I'll upload a video eventually.

I decided to install this myself despite limited wiring experience. Honestly, this was a difficult install for me only because of the lack of a step-by-step. The hardest part was just scouring the forums and internet for wiring diagrams and trying to learn as I went. The instructions that came with the kit are only adequate and not specific to the Camaro. Plus since my car is a daily driver, there's the whole fear of not making it to work the next day... wait, that might not be so bad, haha.

I think that after I post up what I did, others should be able to follow in my footsteps a lot more easily. Plus there is some bonus functionality that I haven't wired up yet; maybe you can help me!

It'll take me some time to post up everything since I'm doing the write up as I scour through all the photos I took, so please be patient.

MAIN COMPONENTS:

• Advanced Keys Smart Keyless Entry and Push Button Start Kit (AK-105B) $369.94 shipped from Canada
• Fortin EVO-ALL Key Bypass $55.55 shipped, eBay seller gadget-town
• Fortin T-Harness for GM Vehicles (THAR-GM1v2), $33.03 shipped, eBay seller gadget-town

Total: $458.52, for main components

Note: You might be like, hey, this looks familiar... another forum member GAHDOOSH was planning on doing a DIY on his RS, but has since upgraded and is likely working on other things. I gave him the heads up that I was posting my own DIY.

Misc costs/parts:

• hole saw blade + attachment $17.95
• 22-24 gauge wire that I already had from the door locks wiring project
• some industrial strength adhesive that I had
• soldering iron, solder
• electrical tape
• wire stripper or box-cutter knife

DISCLAIMER: I'm not responsible for any damage you do to your car. I'm also not a professional auto-alarm installer so I don't claim that any of this is how you're supposed to do it. It's just what is working for me after much sweat and turmoil (literally, since I did it in my un-airconditioned garage when it was 95+ degrees outside). Like the kit says, it's recommended to have a pro shop install this... (but I think that's what most people who have gotten this kit have done because of the lack of tutorials out there)