7 inch to 8 inch MyLink screen upgrade - Page 2

cellsafemode · 06-01-2021, 09:39 AM

there's a process that gen5diy goes thru to flash a new hmi unit for your car's specs and/or override similar car's hmi programming with your car's vin.

I think if they could update the hmi to allow a 7->8 screen upgrade - they would advertise that even if they didn't have a kit to include the necessary hardware. But they dont.

I dont think it'll be as simple as just getting an 8" hmi pkg from them and throwing the right cables and screen on it and having it work - but it might.

To test the theory, it'll only be about a 1500-1600 dollar investment (that could be entirely wrong and give you some nice paperweights (though you could re-sell the screen at least for whatever you managed to get it at off ebay)

Gammaray2008 · 06-02-2021, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitro66215

Anything is possible. You just need the right information. You'll need at a minimum the proper HMI module I05/I06 (I say go for I06 with Nav). Have it programmed. Get the screen. And then.... the fun..... WIRING! There most likely is a difference in wiring from the HMI to the screen.

ok, thanks, where can I find everything, like the radio and its components.

Nitro66215 · 06-02-2021, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Gammaray2008

ok, thanks, where can I find everything, like the radio and its components.

Like CellSafeMode stated, it can be a process that you invest in but can't complete due to missing pieces.

I have the complete service manual for the 2016/2017 (supposed to be ok for the 2018) if you want. This has the wiring diagrams as well as partnumbers for connectors and such.

You'll need IO6 module for NAV or IO5 just for the 8" screen. I don't think the radio needs to be changed, but that is a module in itself. Then the appropriate wiring harness for it to work, or add the wires with pins based on the service manual partnumbers.

PM me and I'll get you in contact with the GM guy and programmer I used when I upgraded to IO6. Going from 7" to 8" will not be an easy task. The cost alone is most likely why Gen5DiY hasn't developed a drop in solution.

cellsafemode · 06-02-2021, 05:13 PM

just note, the actual displays do not need any programming to marry to the car. Despite what dealer gm parts stores will advertise if you try buying one new.

but that does mean buying new means having to deal with a dealership in person ....hence the suggestion to source that from ebay. Just be aware that old MY's have had the part number replaced many times and there may be multiple PN's that are compatible and multiple that aren't. An original 2017 part should be ok though (2016's suffered problems that caused black screens of death - so dont buy 2016pn's even if they'll match).

GTPprix · 06-02-2021, 08:28 PM

We do a decent amount of these on the K2 Truck/SUV and to be honest it sucks. You need the HMI, The Radio Module, The screen, programming for HMI and Radio and a metric ton of missing wiring; its a mess.

Nitro66215 · 06-03-2021, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GTPprix

We do a decent amount of these on the K2 Truck/SUV and to be honest it sucks. You need the HMI, The Radio Module, The screen, programming for HMI and Radio and a metric ton of missing wiring; its a mess.

Thanks Chris. I wasn't sure about the Radio. And wiring... yeah... I gathered it would be fun.

GTPprix · 06-03-2021, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitro66215

Thanks Chris. I wasn't sure about the Radio. And wiring... yeah... I gathered it would be fun.

You're welcome! this is one those scenarios where we really recommend you get an entire IP harness and pull the dash. Its WAY easier in the long run and thats still a TON of work. At that point you also upgrade the cluster and add steering wheel controls as well.

Nitro66215 · 06-03-2021, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by GTPprix

You're welcome! this is one those scenarios where we really recommend you get an entire IP harness and pull the dash. Its WAY easier in the long run and thats still a TON of work. At that point you also upgrade the cluster and add steering wheel controls as well.

I agree. I was lucky when I did mine and already had the 8" screen. IP Harness is like $350 or so?

Gammaray2008 · 06-04-2021, 01:34 PM

Where can I find everything, like the radio 8 "" and its all components . Camaro 2018

Nitro66215 · 06-21-2021, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gammaray2008

Where can I find everything, like the radio 8 "" and its all components . Camaro 2018

I would work with Gen5DIY and GTPprix. If $ is no object... then it should be able to be completed.

06-02-2021, 08:28 PM	#19
GTPprix I hack cars. Drives: Lots ;) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 519	We do a decent amount of these on the K2 Truck/SUV and to be honest it sucks. You need the HMI, The Radio Module, The screen, programming for HMI and Radio and a metric ton of missing wiring; its a mess. __________________ Chris White Some uhhhh cars.

06-01-2021, 09:39 AM	#15
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	there's a process that gen5diy goes thru to flash a new hmi unit for your car's specs and/or override similar car's hmi programming with your car's vin. I think if they could update the hmi to allow a 7->8 screen upgrade - they would advertise that even if they didn't have a kit to include the necessary hardware. But they dont. I dont think it'll be as simple as just getting an 8" hmi pkg from them and throwing the right cables and screen on it and having it work - but it might. To test the theory, it'll only be about a 1500-1600 dollar investment (that could be entirely wrong and give you some nice paperweights (though you could re-sell the screen at least for whatever you managed to get it at off ebay)

06-02-2021, 05:13 PM	#18
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	just note, the actual displays do not need any programming to marry to the car. Despite what dealer gm parts stores will advertise if you try buying one new. but that does mean buying new means having to deal with a dealership in person ....hence the suggestion to source that from ebay. Just be aware that old MY's have had the part number replaced many times and there may be multiple PN's that are compatible and multiple that aren't. An original 2017 part should be ok though (2016's suffered problems that caused black screens of death - so dont buy 2016pn's even if they'll match).

06-04-2021, 01:34 PM	#23
Gammaray2008 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro 1LT 2018 v6 Join Date: May 2021 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4	Where can I find everything, like the radio 8 "" and its all components . Camaro 2018

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