The dilemma continues. From this forum the choice between Axxess and iDataLink was clear, the later preserved the most OEM buttons and functions.

Recently PAC released their RP4-HD11 and from what I'm reading on the crvownersclub forum, it preserves all steering wheel controls (SWC) and also preserves the ability to manage your i-Mid display.

If anyone here is a NEX fan, and you own a 4th generation Honda CR-V (2012-2015), might want to look at:

PAC RP4-HD11

http://www.pac-audio.com/productDetails.aspx?ProductId=1196&CategoryID=26

I just ordered one, and will shout back here and to the crvownersclub forum with results:

PAC RP4-HD11 Radio Interface RadioPRO4, Honda with Mscan

http://www.amazon.com/PAC-RP4-HD11-Radio-Interface-RadioPRO4/dp/B00H8YF6HS

What a ride its been...the Axxess was a huge fail, now the iDataLink Maestro RR works great except for the i-Mid display controls, hoping the PAC item can handle it all.

PS, here is the iDataLink Maestro RR install guide for my model car and head unit:

http://cdncontent2.idatalink.com/corporate/Content/Manuals/RR-HON/ADS-RR(SI)-HON01-AS_20140702.pdf

HTH,

Don

iDataLink responded to my Facebook post regarding my model car and head unit, connected via iDataLink Maestro RR:

https://www.facebook.com/idatalinkmaestro/posts/10205602577450332

Their response doesn't entirely make sense...how can the PAC unit adjust the clock, but the iDataLink Maestro RR can't?

One good thing that came out of it...they updated their RADIO list to include the NEX models.

Before my Facebook post:

After my Facebook post:

Really bummed that I can't adjust my clock. I'm reconsidering my plan to get the PAC (turns out I didn't order it yet, thought I did). Since it doesn't mention any support for CarPlay features.

Good news from iDataLink:

 

 

The firmware that is on your RR right now is an analog version, so we cannot use those buttons to control the clock settings. We are working on a digital firmware that will allow control of the i-mod and resolve this.

I used the controller steering connect2 CTSHO005.2 for civic 2012

http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums/20-mobile-electronics/44857-i-mid-after-aftermarket-installation-8.html#post435786

See posts 72, 74 and 76.