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dagolfguy · 11-03-2010, 07:59 AM

Hi,
I've got one of the very early 2010 Camaros. I took delivery in July of 2009, so I have the first rev of the PDIM HW and SW. I tried to get the dealer to update the SW back in July but they looked at me like I was speaking a foreign language. They took the car but did nothing.
I had a Zune, and it worked but was flaky. I changed to a 5th gen iPod Nano because I read here that those were more compatible. It worked better.

This morning, I tried to play the iPod in the car and it did not work. The radio works fine, just not the iPod.
Before today, when I press the cd/aux button it seemed to be a 3-way toggle (radio, cd, aux). Even if there was nothing plugged into the USB, it would still toggle to the aux position. This morning, its a 2-way toggle. Just radio and "no cd inserted".
Seems to me that the PMID is dead.
Does anyone have in idea of what I could do to troubleshoot this?
The dealer near me is totally brain dead on this stuff. Since we seem to be without a TSB that tells them how to fix these problems still, I've got nothing to give them which would help.
The last thing I want to do is take my car into them and leave it for a day only to be told that they have to order a part and that I'll need to come back.

Please, any thoughts or advice is welcome.
- Dave
Clifton Park, NY

Chobbs11 · 11-04-2010, 12:02 AM

Either face your worst fear or drive to a different dealer. I think I have heard of the wiring harness under the center console having a loose connection. You might want to start your search on these threads with that in mind. Let us know what you find.

Iwantone2 · 11-04-2010, 09:45 AM

Sound like it could possibly be a hardware issue. The PDIM connector is under the side panel by the e-brake. You can pop that panel out to see if the connector is snug. Otherwise, as Chobbs suggested, get to a different dealer.

slick rick · 11-04-2010, 11:24 AM

There have been some threads saying that disconnecting the battery for an extended period of time then reconnecting it will sometimes bring the PDIM back to life.

burntOmaro · 11-04-2010, 04:11 PM

I'm having the same issue. When I plug in my iphone 4, my gfs iphone 3g, my ipod nano... nothing. AUX doesn't even show up as an option. Anyone have a pic of the connector in the passenger side panel? I'm going to tear it open when I get off work and see if something isn't connected properly.

Iwantone2 · 11-04-2010, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burntOmaro

I'm having the same issue. When I plug in my iphone 4, my gfs iphone 3g, my ipod nano... nothing. AUX doesn't even show up as an option. Anyone have a pic of the connector in the passenger side panel? I'm going to tear it open when I get off work and see if something isn't connected properly.

If you've never done it, it's really easy. Just give the bottom of the panel a nice tug and you'll hear the popping sounds.

slick rick · 11-04-2010, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burntOmaro

I'm having the same issue. When I plug in my iphone 4, my gfs iphone 3g, my ipod nano... nothing. AUX doesn't even show up as an option. Anyone have a pic of the connector in the passenger side panel? I'm going to tear it open when I get off work and see if something isn't connected properly.

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

burntOmaro · 11-04-2010, 09:41 PM

Thanks slick!

2010IBMSS · 11-15-2010, 01:33 AM

I have learned that if your PDIM stops working, you DO NOT need to disconnect the battery at all!

all you have to do is pull out (F13) fuse labeled "DISPLY 10A" on the side fuse box by the driver side. This will reset the radio.

As per the shop manual, the fuses description is as follows:

T11 Multimedia Player Interface Module (USR), A20 Radio/HVAC Controls

My USB port stopped working, the radio showed "NO DEVICE FOUND" and then I unplugged the USB flash drive and tried to plug it in again, but nothing happened. I also tried to plug the "AUX" cable in and...nothing.

After a quick Fuse pull, everything worked again. I hope this helps, I started hating disconnecting the battery all the time it quit working.

11-03-2010, 07:59 AM	#1
dagolfguy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saratoga County, New York Posts: 174	PDIM Now Seems Dead Hi, I've got one of the very early 2010 Camaros. I took delivery in July of 2009, so I have the first rev of the PDIM HW and SW. I tried to get the dealer to update the SW back in July but they looked at me like I was speaking a foreign language. They took the car but did nothing. I had a Zune, and it worked but was flaky. I changed to a 5th gen iPod Nano because I read here that those were more compatible. It worked better. This morning, I tried to play the iPod in the car and it did not work. The radio works fine, just not the iPod. Before today, when I press the cd/aux button it seemed to be a 3-way toggle (radio, cd, aux). Even if there was nothing plugged into the USB, it would still toggle to the aux position. This morning, its a 2-way toggle. Just radio and "no cd inserted". Seems to me that the PMID is dead. Does anyone have in idea of what I could do to troubleshoot this? The dealer near me is totally brain dead on this stuff. Since we seem to be without a TSB that tells them how to fix these problems still, I've got nothing to give them which would help. The last thing I want to do is take my car into them and leave it for a day only to be told that they have to order a part and that I'll need to come back. Please, any thoughts or advice is welcome. - Dave Clifton Park, NY

11-04-2010, 09:45 AM	#3
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	Sound like it could possibly be a hardware issue. The PDIM connector is under the side panel by the e-brake. You can pop that panel out to see if the connector is snug. Otherwise, as Chobbs suggested, get to a different dealer. __________________

11-04-2010, 11:24 AM	#4
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	There have been some threads saying that disconnecting the battery for an extended period of time then reconnecting it will sometimes bring the PDIM back to life. __________________

11-04-2010, 04:11 PM	#5
burntOmaro Bye Bye GD Drives: 2015 AGM SS (Everyday=1 day closer) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 175	I'm having the same issue. When I plug in my iphone 4, my gfs iphone 3g, my ipod nano... nothing. AUX doesn't even show up as an option. Anyone have a pic of the connector in the passenger side panel? I'm going to tear it open when I get off work and see if something isn't connected properly. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS RS. Atomic Orange Metallic Stripes. Corsa Cat-Back. MGW Short-Throw. H&R Springs. AAC Halo/Fogs. 20" Havoc Wheels. SRP Pedals. RX Catch Can. Kicker L7 & Amp in ******** Stealth. Garys Custom Fenders. Roto-Fab CAI. Pfadt Trailing Arms.

11-04-2010, 09:41 PM	#8
burntOmaro Bye Bye GD Drives: 2015 AGM SS (Everyday=1 day closer) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 175	Thanks slick! __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS RS. Atomic Orange Metallic Stripes. Corsa Cat-Back. MGW Short-Throw. H&R Springs. AAC Halo/Fogs. 20" Havoc Wheels. SRP Pedals. RX Catch Can. Kicker L7 & Amp in ******** Stealth. Garys Custom Fenders. Roto-Fab CAI. Pfadt Trailing Arms.

11-04-2010, 12:02 AM	#2
Chobbs11 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro LS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 361	Either face your worst fear or drive to a different dealer. I think I have heard of the wiring harness under the center console having a loose connection. You might want to start your search on these threads with that in mind. Let us know what you find.

11-15-2010, 01:33 AM	#9
2010IBMSS Drives: 2010 camaro SS RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: (915) TX Posts: 645	I have learned that if your PDIM stops working, you DO NOT need to disconnect the battery at all! all you have to do is pull out (F13) fuse labeled "*DISPLY 10A"* on the side fuse box by the driver side. This will reset the radio. As per the shop manual, the fuses description is as follows: T11 Multimedia Player Interface Module (USR), A20 Radio/HVAC Controls My USB port stopped working, the radio showed "NO DEVICE FOUND" and then I unplugged the USB flash drive and tried to plug it in again, but nothing happened. I also tried to plug the "AUX" cable in and...nothing. After a quick Fuse pull, everything worked again. I hope this helps, I started hating disconnecting the battery all the time it quit working.

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