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swisscheese · 09-15-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

We'll see how it goes afterwards...

They feel fantastic real...

In fact for now everything is working right. Didnt even have to pair the phone, was still there.

cab2g · 09-15-2011, 10:40 AM

I just got the DB/DB update from my dealer. I didn't realize there was a DB/DD version because I hadn't read the thread in awhile. However, I can tell you that DB/DB is leaps and bounds better than my old CB/CC. Here's the improvements I've noticed in the first four days:

1) The "Random" setting remains after the car is turned off.
2) While the USB is indexing, you can now restart the current song from the beginning
3) While the USB is indexing, if you hate your current song, you can hit "next" and it will go to the first song on the USB drive, however, you can continue to hit next until you get to a song you haven't heard a million times
4) If the USB is still indexing and your song ends on the random setting, the PDIM will select another random song (It used to automatically play the first song on the USB drive and there was no option to skip forward to another song)

My other issues of hearing static on my iPod were so rare that I haven't been able to test it well enough, but I am super happy with the DB/DB version. It fixed some of the most annoying bugs in history. Random song playing now works as expected in most scenarios (item 3 is the only one that I can see being improved)

One bad thing I have noticed is a couple times the PDIM skipped to the next song before the last song was over (seconds early). This has happened about twice in 5 hours of play time over several different drives. But to be honest, it is so minor compared to all the issues I had with the "random" setting, I don't care

rolnslo · 09-15-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

Bringing mine in tomorrow morning for the same operation. New part is in and just needs to be installed. We'll see how it goes afterwards...

DB/DD installed and working great! Finally resolved the issues I've had with the USB port since July of 2009. RDM stays set. Can index more than 2500 songs. Can actually switch songs while indexing.

All I can say is...about f'ing time GM got this part right. I built and ordered my 1LT/RS the way I wanted it and this was the one lingering annoyance of all the options I picked out. I've been to 3 dealerships and done 8 service visits for this one little headache over the past 2 years. Glad it's finally working the way it should have on day 1.

MikeOD · 09-16-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

TSB's are normally for people who are having the issue that it describes. It kind of runs along the same lines as "if it's not broken don't fix it". If you do have the issues with your PDIM module and you need it replaced I would make sure that you can reproduce the issue reliably so you can show them how it is malfunctioning and they will be able to address it properly. I hope that helps.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

I can't reproduce it on command in my car...what else can I do? On the highway on my way to work the iPod will randomly stop working...then when I get out of work, it is fine...then when I'm 4 hours from civilization with the cruise control on it will get staticy...this blows.

homerlex · 09-16-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeOD

I can't reproduce it on command in my car...what else can I do? On the highway on my way to work the iPod will randomly stop working...then when I get out of work, it is fine...then when I'm 4 hours from civilization with the cruise control on it will get staticy...this blows.

How about just reproduce the issue where the Random setting is not persisted when the car is turned off? This is easy to duplicate and the new unit fixes it.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-16-2011, 02:33 PM

MikeOD, you could take a tech for a drive as well. That way you can address the issue as it happens and the tech can get a better idea as to the issues that your vehicle is having.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

MikeOD · 09-16-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by homerlex

How about just reproduce the issue where the Random setting is not persisted when the car is turned off? This is easy to duplicate and the new unit fixes it.

My car has DB/DB and the random setting actually seems to work correctly.

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

MikeOD, you could take a tech for a drive as well. That way you can address the issue as it happens and the tech can get a better idea as to the issues that your vehicle is having.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

Sometimes it takes an hour or more of driving...and sometimes it doesn't happen for days...I guess I just have to waste another $90 on a second new module (since I already did this once in May on my own dime when nobody at the dealership would even look at the car to upgrade from CE to DB hardware) and install it myself.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 09-18-2011, 02:25 AM

It seems the PDIM has had another update. For a while here it was not listed on GM Accessories Zone, but now it has returned with a new P/N. The new P/N is: 22872777 which is higher than the the newest one posted on here: 22797218. So I am guessing that means the hardware itself has had another update?
Source: http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/Che...1%5Btype%5D=gm

Reaper1a · 09-18-2011, 03:45 AM

So, I'm a little curious...I just got my PDIM updated, and now it reads DA/DX....would it be worth it to make a fuss with the dealership to get it changed to the DB/DD? As of right now, I haven't noticed any issues, but I also haven't put much effort forth into testing the system out. Thanks

armyxrays · 09-18-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Lgndryhr

It seems the PDIM has had another update. For a while here it was not listed on GM Accessories Zone, but now it has returned with a new P/N. The new P/N is: 22872777 which is higher than the the newest one posted on here: 22797218. So I am guessing that means the hardware itself has had another update?
Source: http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/Che...1%5Btype%5D=gm

Anyone have this yet? Maybe its the 2012 model. I wonder what the HW/SW version is, and what the benefits are. I don't want to go back again!!!

cmore · 09-18-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper1a

So, I'm a little curious...I just got my PDIM updated, and now it reads DA/DX....would it be worth it to make a fuss with the dealership to get it changed to the DB/DD? As of right now, I haven't noticed any issues, but I also haven't put much effort forth into testing the system out. Thanks

Its your call but u may have some new devise at some point in the future that would not work with DA/DX but will with DB/DD So even if your current hardware/software works fine, I would recommend u up date to the news versions possible.

Sir Nuke · 09-18-2011, 03:10 PM

well, if what you have still works for what you do......keep what ya got.....then once you have a problem or get close to the end of your warrantee.....get it changed out the the newest HW/SW.

armyxrays · 09-18-2011, 09:41 PM

I had nothing but problems with DA/DX. I'd say even if you're having small problems, just go get it fixed if you're still under warranty.

Reaper1a · 09-19-2011, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by armyxrays

I had nothing but problems with DA/DX. I'd say even if you're having small problems, just go get it fixed if you're still under warranty.

What kind of problems should I be looking for?

09-15-2011, 10:40 AM	#772
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	I just got the DB/DB update from my dealer. I didn't realize there was a DB/DD version because I hadn't read the thread in awhile. However, I can tell you that DB/DB is leaps and bounds better than my old CB/CC. Here's the improvements I've noticed in the first four days: 1) The "Random" setting remains after the car is turned off. 2) While the USB is indexing, you can now restart the current song from the beginning 3) While the USB is indexing, if you hate your current song, you can hit "next" and it will go to the first song on the USB drive, however, you can continue to hit next until you get to a song you haven't heard a million times 4) If the USB is still indexing and your song ends on the random setting, the PDIM will select another random song (It used to automatically play the first song on the USB drive and there was no option to skip forward to another song) My other issues of hearing static on my iPod were so rare that I haven't been able to test it well enough, but I am super happy with the DB/DB version. It fixed some of the most annoying bugs in history. Random song playing now works as expected in most scenarios (item 3 is the only one that I can see being improved) One bad thing I have noticed is a couple times the PDIM skipped to the next song before the last song was over (seconds early). This has happened about twice in 5 hours of play time over several different drives. But to be honest, it is so minor compared to all the issues I had with the "random" setting, I don't care __________________

09-18-2011, 02:25 AM	#778
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	It seems the PDIM has had another update. For a while here it was not listed on GM Accessories Zone, but now it has returned with a new P/N. The new P/N is: 22872777 which is higher than the the newest one posted on here: 22797218. So I am guessing that means the hardware itself has had another update? Source: http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/Che...1%5Btype%5D=gm __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

09-18-2011, 03:45 AM	#779
Reaper1a Drives: 2010 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 356	So, I'm a little curious...I just got my PDIM updated, and now it reads DA/DX....would it be worth it to make a fuss with the dealership to get it changed to the DB/DD? As of right now, I haven't noticed any issues, but I also haven't put much effort forth into testing the system out. Thanks __________________ Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit. -Elbert Hubbard Last edited by Reaper1a; 09-18-2011 at 04:17 AM.

09-18-2011, 03:10 PM	#782
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	well, if what you have still works for what you do......keep what ya got.....then once you have a problem or get close to the end of your warrantee.....get it changed out the the newest HW/SW. __________________

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