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mikester0612 · 04-19-2011, 09:45 AM

When I plug in my USB cable to my iPod, it wont read the iPod. I tried to wiggle it once and it picked it up, but then when I let go, it lost it. I have been using it for 6 months or so and this happens. Any suggestions?

heRS · 04-19-2011, 09:52 AM

I'd try a different cable, or different ipod. Try the cable & ipod on your computer and see if it works. If it turns out to be your car's usb port, it should be covered under the warrantee.

mikester0612 · 04-19-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by heRS

I'd try a different cable, or different ipod. Try the cable & ipod on your computer and see if it works. If it turns out to be your car's usb port, it should be covered under the warrantee.

Thanks. I have another cable and iPod here. I will try it now.

66olds442 · 04-19-2011, 09:56 AM

Sometimes when I start up my car it won't recognize the USB port or the Aux. port. If it doesn't recognize your aux. port also, it's most likely the car.

Transformed · 04-19-2011, 10:29 AM

Every once in a while mine does that - I have no idea why. I usually unplug/plug it back in and turn the Ipod off and on. So far, that has always made it work.

Sasquatch · 04-19-2011, 11:59 AM

the software can be fickle, but once you learn it's behavior (intended and not) you should be fine.

this sounds like a shorted ipod cable, happens quite frequently. your ipod is probably fine unless you pull and put pressure on the cable while plugged in.

Rip · 04-19-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mikester0612

When I plug in my USB cable to my iPod, it wont read the iPod. I tried to wiggle it once and it picked it up, but then when I let go, it lost it. I have been using it for 6 months or so and this happens. Any suggestions?

Happens all the time with the iPod touch and the iPhone. Unplugging it and plugging it back once or twice should be enough to "fix" it. If not, then it's probably the cable. Even if it is the cable, if you have either of the above products it will probably happen on occasion.

xXSilencerXx · 04-19-2011, 01:09 PM

Mine has never worked.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 04-20-2011, 03:16 PM

mikester0612, if these suggestion do not do the trick for you then I would suggest that you let your dealership take a look at as there might possibly be an issue with the vehicle. Hopefully this is not the case and you are able to get this feature running again yourself. I hope all of the suggestions given do a good bit of help towards resolving your issue. If the issue continues feel free to contact me.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

Jmiller · 04-21-2011, 09:43 PM

Hey guys,

I was having trouble playing me 3rd generation Iphone, and ipod touch in the camaro. I took it to the dealer and they told me their was a software update for the USB. After the software update my Iphone and Ipod touch worked flawlessly. This could be the problem.

Devon · 04-21-2011, 09:45 PM

I have just tarted having this problem as well. I have tried two different ipods (one a "classic" and the other is a new mini touch) both with two different connector cords. Plugging them in and unplugging them repeatedly does nothing, nor does shutting the car off and turning it back on. I'll be getting in contact with my dealer shortly about it, but in the mean time was hoping there was something that anybody else here knows that can be done about it or if there is a fix/TSB in the works for this problem??

Devon · 04-21-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmiller

Hey guys,

I was having trouble playing me 3rd generation Iphone, and ipod touch in the camaro. I took it to the dealer and they told me their was a software update for the USB. After the software update my Iphone and Ipod touch worked flawlessly. This could be the problem.

...As I was typing. Nice. Did they give you a bulletin # or anything like that?

Jmiller · 04-22-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Devon

...As I was typing. Nice. Did they give you a bulletin # or anything like that?

They might have, but i am not sure. Just make sure you have the latest version update on your ipod, or iphone and take your car to the dealer. Tell them the problem you are having, and they will peform a usb update, which should fix the problem. All of this is under warranty.

Drago77 · 04-22-2011, 05:11 PM

I have issues with it recognizing my Droid X as well... sometimes it.does, sometimes it.doesn't. Real pain in the ass... was thinking about buying a USB drive dedicated soley to.music and leaving it in there.

04-19-2011, 09:45 AM	#1
mikester0612 Camaro 5 Muscle Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 703 View My Garage	USB port not working... When I plug in my USB cable to my iPod, it wont read the iPod. I tried to wiggle it once and it picked it up, but then when I let go, it lost it. I have been using it for 6 months or so and this happens. Any suggestions? __________________ TSW Donington 22" Matte Black / Corsa Cat-Back Exhaust / Kooks Signature Stepped Headers 1 3/4" - 1 7/8" / High Flow Cats / Custom Tune / CAI Cold Air Intake / BMR 1" Lowering Springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Heritage Grill / Havoc Rear Diffuser

04-19-2011, 09:52 AM	#2
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	I'd try a different cable, or different ipod. Try the cable & ipod on your computer and see if it works. If it turns out to be your car's usb port, it should be covered under the warrantee. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

04-19-2011, 09:56 AM	#4
66olds442 Born Olds, Living Chevy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS: VR A6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,080 View My Garage	Sometimes when I start up my car it won't recognize the USB port or the Aux. port. If it doesn't recognize your aux. port also, it's most likely the car. __________________

04-19-2011, 01:09 PM	#8
xXSilencerXx Butter Bar! Drives: 2011 SS, 1998 Trans Am Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Patrick AFB, FL Posts: 1,364	Mine has never worked. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS, White/Orange, LSR Short Throw, CAI 1998 Trans Am, Red, H/C/I, 3200 CircleD Stall, full suspension 2004 GSXR 1k, Matt Mladin Edition

04-21-2011, 09:43 PM	#10
Jmiller Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 260	Software update Hey guys, I was having trouble playing me 3rd generation Iphone, and ipod touch in the camaro. I took it to the dealer and they told me their was a software update for the USB. After the software update my Iphone and Ipod touch worked flawlessly. This could be the problem.

04-19-2011, 10:29 AM	#5
Transformed Roxy Drives: 2012 Red Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 248 View My Garage	Every once in a while mine does that - I have no idea why. I usually unplug/plug it back in and turn the Ipod off and on. So far, that has always made it work.

04-19-2011, 11:59 AM	#6
Sasquatch C5 THAKILYETI Drives: 2LTRS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 367	the software can be fickle, but once you learn it's behavior (intended and not) you should be fine. this sounds like a shorted ipod cable, happens quite frequently. your ipod is probably fine unless you pull and put pressure on the cable while plugged in.

04-20-2011, 03:16 PM	#9
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	mikester0612, if these suggestion do not do the trick for you then I would suggest that you let your dealership take a look at as there might possibly be an issue with the vehicle. Hopefully this is not the case and you are able to get this feature running again yourself. I hope all of the suggestions given do a good bit of help towards resolving your issue. If the issue continues feel free to contact me. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

04-21-2011, 09:45 PM	#11
Devon Highway Man Drives: '10 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ear Falls, ON, Canada Posts: 685	I have just tarted having this problem as well. I have tried two different ipods (one a "classic" and the other is a new mini touch) both with two different connector cords. Plugging them in and unplugging them repeatedly does nothing, nor does shutting the car off and turning it back on. I'll be getting in contact with my dealer shortly about it, but in the mean time was hoping there was something that anybody else here knows that can be done about it or if there is a fix/TSB in the works for this problem??

04-22-2011, 05:11 PM	#14
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	I have issues with it recognizing my Droid X as well... sometimes it.does, sometimes it.doesn't. Real pain in the ass... was thinking about buying a USB drive dedicated soley to.music and leaving it in there. __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

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