{"product_id":"idatalink-maestro-apx-s8-gm2-dash-wiring-kit","title":"iDatalink Maestro APX-S8-GM2 Dash \u0026 Wiring Kit","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"prod-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiDatalink Maestro\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e APX-S8-GM2 Dash\u003c\/span\u003e \u0026amp; Wiring Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall Direct Replacement receivers with an 8\" screen in select 2019-23 Chevy and GMC trucks — requires ADS-MRR2 interface module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/3472\/1600\/files\/g794APS8GM2-F.jpg?v=1748944277\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUpgrade your radio, keep your dash\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding an aftermarket car stereo to many newer cars used to be impossible or required expensive aftermarket dash kits. But now, ADS has teamed up with Kenwood and JVC to revolutionize aftermarket stereo installs with iDatalink Maestro APX installation kits, designed to work with their new Direct Replacement car stereos. With this kit and a Direct Replacement stereo, you'll retain your vehicle's factory radio bezel and controls for a factory appearance with aftermarket performance. The iDatalink Maestro APX-S8-GM2 installation kit includes mounting brackets and hardware for a Direct Replacement stereo with a 8\" floating screen, a USB\/hub adapter, an antenna adapter, plus vehicle-specific wiring harnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKeep factory features, gain new functions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe APX-S8-GM2 kit lets you install Direct Replacement Kenwood or JVC aftermarket radios with a 8\" screen in select 2019-23 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks with factory 8\" screen when used in combination with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eiDatalink Maestro RR2 interface module\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(sold separately).This combination retains the following factory features (if present):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnStar® and Bluetooth® hands-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efactory climate display and control can be accessed from the touchscreen of your APX-compatible aftermarket head unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccess and modify factory vehicle settings through the compatible aftermarket head unit's touchscreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esteering wheel audio controls with two function buttons and expandable radio functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackup camera with dynamic parking guidelines and park assist chimes (external chime module may be required). If adding an aftermarket front and\/or side camera (sold separately) to your compatible head unit with multiple camera inputs, the vehicle's factory auto camera switching feature is also retained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecondary vehicle display (if factory equipped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efactory USB ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetained Accessory Power (RAP) and warning chimes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll also gain the ability to display vehicle information (tire pressure, battery voltage display, door open status with warning) and selectable performance gauges including \"Track Pack\" gauges and read\/reset check engine codes. The kit's harness also provides 12V\/15A accessory power and illumination outputs as well as the outputs (parking brake, reverse, vehicle speed sensor [VSS]) needed to install a navigation or multimedia receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf your GM vehicle features a factory amplifier, the factory amp cannot be retained and must be bypassed or replaced with an aftermarket amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe APX-S8-GM2 installation kit requires the purchase of the iDatalink Maestro RR2 interface module (sold separately) and download of vehicle specific firmware from iDatalink Weblink Desktop (for Windows and Mac).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe APX-S8-GM2 requires iDatalink's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eACC-HU-KEN1 head unit harness\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(sold separately) for direct connection to a compatible APX-compatible Kenwood or JVC aftermarket head unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn some installations, the Kenwood\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKCA-A150EX\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor JVC\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKS-UA50\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eextension cable will also be required and sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/3472\/1600\/files\/ads_apx-s8-gm2.jpg?v=1748944295\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eallows you to install a Kenwood or JVC Direct Replacement radio with a 8\" floating screen in select 2019-23 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks (also requires the iDatalink Maestro RR2 module)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eretains appearance of factory dash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eretains the following factory features (if present):\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnStar and Bluetooth hands-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esteering wheel audio controls with two function buttons and expandable radio functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackup camera with dynamic parking guidelines and park assist chimes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esecondary vehicle display (if factory equipped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoperate factory climate display\/controls and vehicle settings from head unit's screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadds these features:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edisplay vehicle information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eselectable performance gauges including \"Track Pack\" gauges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eread\/reset check engine codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovides 12V\/15A accessory power and illumination outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovides outputs (parking brake, reverse, vehicle speed sensor [VSS]) needed to install a navigation or multimedia receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edoes not retain factory amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"idatalink maestro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42681863471152,"sku":"ADS APX-S8-GM2","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/7033\/1184\/files\/g794APS8GM2-F_2bce8b0b-7e0d-4110-9eb7-454ecd59ac17.jpg?v=1767311095","url":"https:\/\/fuegobassshop.com\/products\/idatalink-maestro-apx-s8-gm2-dash-wiring-kit","provider":"Fuego Bass Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}