USB port intermittent... shall we compile a list of PDIM failures? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JDBeck23 · 06-30-2009, 10:34 AM

Happened for the 4th or 5th time today, I got in and with the iPod permanently connected as always, no Aux interface. Looks my car is another victim of soon to be PDIM failure.

I remember there was a long post by a member who pulled his PDIM out and took it to the dealer. Let's start keeping track of PDIM failures for posterity's sake, anyone else having the problem yet?

JD

BackinBlackSS/RS · 06-30-2009, 10:49 AM

Yeah, there is definetly something going on. Sometimes it works fine other times it won't work unless I unplug it and plug it back in. Sometimes it will play, but the display
has locked up on the previous song. The problems seem to arise when I shut off the car
and then come back and start it up again.

Bell040 · 06-30-2009, 01:09 PM

that was me who pulled the PDIM out... I am still waiting on a replacement.

I hope the next one has the newest firmware

UCF w00t · 06-30-2009, 01:12 PM

If these issues can be pulled together in a constructive manner, we may be able to get them fixed through firmware updates. We've already been told that an update should be released to fix some of the issues relatively soon.

And you need an option for "works fine"

CamaroSkooter · 06-30-2009, 01:17 PM

I'm curious how they'll update the firmware. You think it'll just be a matter of plugging a special computer or even flash drive into the USB port?

The display on my radio will occasionally freeze on a song's information but continue to keep playing. The only way I've found to fix this is to remove the USB stick, turn off the car, turn on the car, and re-insert the USB stick.

philthy · 06-30-2009, 01:26 PM

Mine does not read the Zune or USB stick sometimes. Of course, as soon as I get around to coming on here and seeking out Codeman, it starts to work again. A minor annoyance...not really worth taking the car to the dealer for. It seems to reset after a few ignition key cycles. I was waiting to see of others had the same problem and if GM came up with a fix for the next time I am at the dealer.

UCF w00t · 06-30-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I'm curious how they'll update the firmware. You think it'll just be a matter of plugging a special computer or even flash drive into the USB port?

The display on my radio will occasionally freeze on a song's information but continue to keep playing. The only way I've found to fix this is to remove the USB stick, turn off the car, turn on the car, and re-insert the USB stick.

The device is on the CAN bus so it might require something to be plugged into the OBD port. The other option is just a file that gets put on a flash drive. Obviously the latter would be easier but since this is GM, I'm guessing it will be the former.

SamsinSS · 06-30-2009, 02:27 PM

My USB has never worked........

CamaroSkooter · 06-30-2009, 02:33 PM

ever?

JDBeck23 · 06-30-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

And you need an option for "works fine"

I didnt put that up because I didnt want the people who just get their cars to vote "works fine" and then later have a problem and not be able to add themselves to the "broke" section of the poll.

SamsinSS · 06-30-2009, 03:56 PM

Never ever. Tried several things as suggested here, and nothing......Liquid Metal plays some pretty good tunes so I will stick with that.

CamaroSkooter · 06-30-2009, 03:59 PM

When you plug a USB thumb drive in with mp3's on it, does it even try to read the thing?

SamsinSS · 06-30-2009, 04:00 PM

Says no data found. My computer reads the USB just fine. It shows each band as a folder and plays everything on it.

CamaroSkooter · 06-30-2009, 04:04 PM

Have you tried taking everything out of folders?

View Poll Results: USB not working?
Yes, stopped working completely	6	10.91%
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06-30-2009, 10:34 AM	#1
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	USB port intermittent... shall we compile a list of PDIM failures? Happened for the 4th or 5th time today, I got in and with the iPod permanently connected as always, no Aux interface. Looks my car is another victim of soon to be PDIM failure. I remember there was a long post by a member who pulled his PDIM out and took it to the dealer. Let's start keeping track of PDIM failures for posterity's sake, anyone else having the problem yet? JD __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

06-30-2009, 01:09 PM	#3
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	that was me who pulled the PDIM out... I am still waiting on a replacement. I hope the next one has the newest firmware __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

06-30-2009, 01:26 PM	#6
philthy Drives: 1971 Monte Carlo/2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb Township, MI Posts: 821 View My Garage	Mine does not read the Zune or USB stick sometimes. Of course, as soon as I get around to coming on here and seeking out Codeman, it starts to work again. A minor annoyance...not really worth taking the car to the dealer for. It seems to reset after a few ignition key cycles. I was waiting to see of others had the same problem and if GM came up with a fix for the next time I am at the dealer. __________________ 2024 Camaro SS convertible 2010 Camaro 2LT 2019 Cadillac CTS 1971 Monte Carlo

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06-30-2009, 10:49 AM	#2
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Yeah, there is definetly something going on. Sometimes it works fine other times it won't work unless I unplug it and plug it back in. Sometimes it will play, but the display has locked up on the previous song. The problems seem to arise when I shut off the car and then come back and start it up again.

06-30-2009, 01:12 PM	#4
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	If these issues can be pulled together in a constructive manner, we may be able to get them fixed through firmware updates. We've already been told that an update should be released to fix some of the issues relatively soon. And you need an option for "works fine"

06-30-2009, 01:17 PM	#5
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I'm curious how they'll update the firmware. You think it'll just be a matter of plugging a special computer or even flash drive into the USB port? The display on my radio will occasionally freeze on a song's information but continue to keep playing. The only way I've found to fix this is to remove the USB stick, turn off the car, turn on the car, and re-insert the USB stick.

06-30-2009, 02:27 PM	#8
SamsinSS Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 245	My USB has never worked........

06-30-2009, 02:33 PM	#9
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	ever?

06-30-2009, 03:56 PM	#11
SamsinSS Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 245	Never ever. Tried several things as suggested here, and nothing......Liquid Metal plays some pretty good tunes so I will stick with that.

06-30-2009, 03:59 PM	#12
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	When you plug a USB thumb drive in with mp3's on it, does it even try to read the thing?

06-30-2009, 04:00 PM	#13
SamsinSS Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 245	Says no data found. My computer reads the USB just fine. It shows each band as a folder and plays everything on it.

06-30-2009, 04:04 PM	#14
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Have you tried taking everything out of folders?