Is it expensive to add a USB port to an LS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ides of March · 03-31-2015, 11:05 AM

I wouldn't mind adding one, I use the Aux right now but if I could I would like the song info and such from my iTunes when playing music. Has anyone done this before?

aaaccc10 · 03-31-2015, 11:12 AM

I'm pretty sure you first have to add the MyLink or similar dash entertainment center. Don't think a USB port could interface with the stock radio. (Speaking from the position of a 2LS owner who's car is not equipped with the above, I'm assuming none of these models come with them stock)

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Ides of March · 03-31-2015, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by aaaccc10

I'm pretty sure you first have to add the MyLink or similar dash entertainment center. Don't think a USB port could interface with the stock radio. (Speaking from the position of a 2LS owner who's car is not equipped with the above, I'm assuming none of these models come with them stock)

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What you said makes sense and no they don't. I guess you need the mylink screen for the USB. I also assume all of the SS Models don't have the USB either prior to the mylink being in production?

DevilsReject97 · 03-31-2015, 11:44 AM

Yes, you can add the USB to the standard radio.... no you do not need MyLink Screen for it.... you have to take it to the dealer to get the software updated once you install it..

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77662

As for expensive... I believe it's like $100 for the parts... but don't quote me on that price...

jeffa · 03-31-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

Yes, you can add the USB to the standard radio.... no you do not need MyLink Screen for it.... you have to take it to the dealer to get the software updated once you install it..

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77662

As for expensive... I believe it's like $100 for the parts... but don't quote me on that price...

2014 non My Link radios will not accept the PDIM that adds USB and streaming Bluetooth audio. GM changed the wiring in the Camaro in late 2013 that makes the current PDIM unusable in a 2014 LS.

DevilsReject97 · 03-31-2015, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffa

2014 non My Link radios will not accept the PDIM that adds USB and streaming Bluetooth audio. GM changed the wiring in the Camaro in late 2013 that makes the current PDIM unusable in a 2014 LS.

Ahh, I didnt even think to look at his year.... but yes, you are correct about that...

Which is very crappy for ya...

jdagsxr · 03-31-2015, 01:34 PM

In my opinion the aux is better then the usb. It takes to much time trying to index and search your ipod if you have a bunch of music. Don't waste your time or money on the usb.

Vroom_vroom · 03-31-2015, 01:53 PM

The sound quality is night and day. The Usb sounds much better. If you update to that latest firmware there is little to no indexing

Ides of March · 03-31-2015, 05:42 PM

I hear ya about the song storage, could be a pain in the neck when I can just use my phone. Voice control for choosing songs would be nice and not having to use my lighter adapter to charge my phone as well. I'll never get why Chevy left out some things on the LS models. Every new car almost has touch screen and USB standard now.

45thCamaro · 03-31-2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

Yes, you can add the USB to the standard radio.... no you do not need MyLink Screen for it.... you have to take it to the dealer to get the software updated once you install it..

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77662

As for expensive... I believe it's like $100 for the parts... but don't quote me on that price...

This.

TheSmokingSuns · 03-31-2015, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jdagsxr

In my opinion the aux is better then the usb. It takes to much time trying to index and search your ipod if you have a bunch of music. Don't waste your time or money on the usb.

I have around 5,000 songs on my iPhone and have no indexing issues. Plays as soon as I plug in my iPhone via USB. Search feature works right away as well.

MrBojangles528 · 04-01-2015, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Vroom_vroom

The sound quality is night and day. The Usb sounds much better. If you update to that latest firmware there is little to no indexing

How do you update the firmware on a Camaro?

45thCamaro · 04-01-2015, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBojangles528

How do you update the firmware on a Camaro?

Dealership

Vroom_vroom · 04-01-2015, 09:09 AM

Dealership it is, I have upwards of 17k songs on my iPod hear and there it take it just a second to think but no long hesitations. But I only search playlists

03-31-2015, 11:05 AM	#1
Ides of March Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bensalem Pa Posts: 275	Is it expensive to add a USB port to an LS I wouldn't mind adding one, I use the Aux right now but if I could I would like the song info and such from my iTunes when playing music. Has anyone done this before?

03-31-2015, 11:44 AM	#4
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,438	Yes, you can add the USB to the standard radio.... no you do not need MyLink Screen for it.... you have to take it to the dealer to get the software updated once you install it.. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77662 As for expensive... I believe it's like $100 for the parts... but don't quote me on that price... __________________

03-31-2015, 01:34 PM	#7
jdagsxr Drives: 2013 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 42	usb In my opinion the aux is better then the usb. It takes to much time trying to index and search your ipod if you have a bunch of music. Don't waste your time or money on the usb. __________________ 13 vert. Blacked out tint, Foose rims, blacked out bow ties, elite catch can, CAI intake, SLP Loudmouth exhaust, vintesse throttle body controller, blacked out side markers, jl audio sub in sub***** box, fark harness, jl audio amps, Blue footwell light front and rear, Kingpen Industries wind deflector, Pfadt lowering springs, MGP caliper covers.

03-31-2015, 01:53 PM	#8
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	The sound quality is night and day. The Usb sounds much better. If you update to that latest firmware there is little to no indexing __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.

04-01-2015, 09:09 AM	#14
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	Dealership it is, I have upwards of 17k songs on my iPod hear and there it take it just a second to think but no long hesitations. But I only search playlists __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.

03-31-2015, 11:12 AM	#2
aaaccc10 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United States Posts: 67	I'm pretty sure you first have to add the MyLink or similar dash entertainment center. Don't think a USB port could interface with the stock radio. (Speaking from the position of a 2LS owner who's car is not equipped with the above, I'm assuming none of these models come with them stock) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-31-2015, 05:42 PM	#9
Ides of March Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bensalem Pa Posts: 275	I hear ya about the song storage, could be a pain in the neck when I can just use my phone. Voice control for choosing songs would be nice and not having to use my lighter adapter to charge my phone as well. I'll never get why Chevy left out some things on the LS models. Every new car almost has touch screen and USB standard now.