Hooking up iDatalink Maestro in a Chevy Van.

[@Seimstudios]

I know this video is a little messy and I thought about removing it. But I'm leaving it because it may help some people. I'm not in the buiness of car stereo install videos and this is not meant to replace your manual. I made this on a whim to help people because there was nothing else out there. This is not a complete stereo install video, I'm just hoping this saves you some of the frustrations I had during install by talking about how I hooked it up. If you know a better video for these please share a link.

[@kriskirkpatrick9038]

What wire harness did you use? I'm trying to buy the maestro rr with the gm5 harness. My real question is. Do I need a separate aftermarket wiring harness to install the radio itself. And the maestro just ties in between the factory harness-aftermarket radio harness-maestro-gm5 harness-head unit?

[@Seimstudios]

The maestro kit came with all the wires I needed to plug in the OEM harness and then connect to the wires of the head. If you order the harness with it you should be fine. But I found Crutchfield very helpful when I called and confirmed everything I would need with them.

[@kriskirkpatrick9038]

Awesome thank you. I was just looking up the number to call crutchfeild.

[@markrutledge7198]

Hi, The reason you have the extra cables in the Maestro RR box is because there are some applications where you can hardwire the box up without a vehicle specific T-harness. Also, Crutchfield now offers a service where they will pre-connect the radio harness up to the T-harness before they ship it. The audio cord from the Maestro is for both OnStar volume and the XM radio audio when the factory tuner is retained.

[@Seimstudios]

Cool, thanks

[@the1996chevyimpalass]

do they also pre-connect interface harness ?

[@DFarmer00001]

THANK YOU! Great INFO! FYI, You can ADD Steering wheel Audio Controls SUPER EASY! Purchased Complete ebony leather wrapped OEM Steering wheel from Rock Auto for $155 bucks! I discovered it in 2014, Chevy, Express, 6.6 Diesel, 4500, interior, Steering Wheel. (I also have a 2014 Express) Purchased and totally works, includes literally everything but the airbag! Will be completing the same Axxess to Maestro swap. Also, again LOL. Using Kenwood/Garmin DNX997-XR. Thanks Again!

[@Seimstudios]

Thanks for the comment.

[@racecarchar]

So I can get a wheel with audio controls and there are already factory plugs in the column? I thought it would be more involved. 2012 express, maestro RR, GMC 5+, pioneer, w4660nex

[@chrispeterson4730]

Thanks.... I found this helpful while installing in a 2012 impala. Not exactly the same but still helpful for my application and answered a few questions I had. Thumbs up bro!

[@arnoldtworek5224]

Excellent sir.

[@rodeo0808]

Thanks for making this, it cleared up confusion for me

[@ravisukhdeo5541]

Good video helped me ! Thnx

[@JonFox1945]

You might be able to get the climate controls on the radio, I would email data link and confirm compatibility with your vehicle.

[@quedog10pop]

The yellow output I use for my ipod classic 30 pin. Proprietary cable from pioneer for it.

[@homegamerengineer3747]

Thanks for posting the video. Ultimately, what idatalink data did you get? I am towing with this van and have used an android tablet, but that is another device. I am looking at upgrading the head unit and am thinking a fancier one might be helpful.

[@Seimstudios]

iDatalink Meastro is still in the van and I installed it in another car as well. They link everything up the best I've found.

[@quillen7659]

Thank you, you still liking the set up??

[@Seimstudios]

Ya it's still going strong

[@Alvic]

Good info, i was wondering what the audio jack cable do, i've done the same install on my savana 2020 with the OEM bluetooth, if someone install an aftermarket radio an using the af bluetooth you need to disable the OEM bluetooth (erase the connexion from your cellphone) because OnStar pop a windows in the radio screen an it's annoying Thanks for the info i need a splitter for my audio jack now :D

[@PeteyPablo408]

I just received my stereo and accessories from Crutchfield idatalink maestro rr and idatalink maestro GM5+ wireharness and damm I thinking what the hell am I getting myself into it looks difficult now that I see all these wires in front of me I'm doing this install on my 2018 Chevrolet Express using a JVC KW-V340BT

[@Seimstudios]

Ya kinda scary. But not so hard as it looks.

[@PeteyPablo408]

@@Seimstudios I haven't done this yet, I'm waiting on my third brake light camera so I can hook it up behind the head unit the stock mirror camer sucks

[@PeteyPablo408]

I'm about to do this on my 2018 Express cargo van what stereo did you use. What GPS did you use to add the navigation ?

[@Seimstudios]

I used am Avic 8200 that came with Nav. Though in truth I use my phone more than the built in nav.

[@DanCrecco]

Thank You

[@Divines1017]

Will this work for 94 Chevy Caprice? If yes, can you send me a link?

[@Seimstudios]

Go check Maestro website. They prob a harness that is made for it.

[@yupyuuupp]

Just wondering coukd I put this on my 01 tahoe?

[@GFY1029]

Which wires did you hook up for the obd2 plug?

[@Seimstudios]

There one marked for that. I believe it was just a single wire or maybe 2 that you jumper into the OBD

[@isaacswanson209]

Does this mean you lose the obd2 plug? Or can it still be used to scan codes..

[@betterbyhand]

@@isaacswanson209 it will still work

[@tbsskid2531]

Anyone know what the obd2 plug in is for ?

[@DeathLikeWebz]

Great video! I'm doing an install on 2013 Chevy Silverado with the GM5 harness... I'll most likely do a vid on mine as well! I ran into the same thing looking at it first time xD

[@cb88m10]

Did you ever install it on your 13 Silverado? I have a kit but idk what I'm doing

[@futureshock7425]

Is this the Marstro RR?

[@GavinSeim]

Yes

[@2094lolo]

What if my pioneer doesn't have data cable inlet!!?

[@njdan301]

Then the rr or rr2 would be to retain steering controls it won't have ob2 options like gauges or check engine codes etc

[@damionevans3973]

This would have been a more useful video if you show us how to do it instead of telling us what you did.

[@Seimstudios]

Perhaps but I'm not in the buiness of car stereo install videos. I made this on a whim to help people because there was nothing else out there. If it's not useful I may just remove it, my channel is not about this kind of thing anyways.

[@Madvillian]

You act like he owes you something, maybe you should put up a better video

[@sakuraart]

I am hooking up this exact setup in my escade. Everything is exact.... including taking out the axxess harness too! But now my damn radio isn't turning on. Battery on truck went dead while all the doors were open, haha. Anyways, I Understood and thank you for puttinG this video on here. I had my maestro programmed in a dodge magnum with This same radio, now just switching it with gm5 connector for the maestro over to the escalade. looks like it needs to be flashed to hm before it'll power ob my head unit. From watching your video, I was able to conclude this. Again, thanks. My questions are answered.

[@tre535]

Hard to grasp this video, your alittle bit all over the place. Also would help if you had better cable management. Thanks for the vid

[@Seimstudios]

See my pinned comment.

[@McRemmyBaby]

Have rr2 for $100, unopened hmu