Which IPODS work? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

blaSSt · 07-26-2009, 07:11 PM

I have a pretty new 120 GB IPOD, Dec 2008. It is plugged into the USB port (2SS), but I can't get the radio to recognize it's there. Not sure what I am doing wrong or if it's the IPOD.

Do I also have to connect the IPOD through the Aux jack?

Does it matter if the songs are MP4?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

bluch · 07-26-2009, 07:18 PM

you don't have to plug the IPOD into both. You should be able to connect through the USB port. Once you plug the IPOD in the radio should automatically recognize and switch to USB. I'm not what is wrong with your connection. Maybe try a buddy's IPOD that is a different kind and see if it works. Then you would at least know if it is your IPOD or your Camaro's USB connection. My IPOD nano that I bought at least 3 years ago is working great through the USB connection.

UCF w00t · 07-26-2009, 09:28 PM

See this thread

Sir Nuke · 07-26-2009, 09:43 PM

according to the owners manual, the radio only recoginizes MP3 and WMA, so that might be you problem.

UCF w00t · 07-26-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

according to the owners manual, the radio only recoginizes MP3 and WMA, so that might be you problem.

That's true for USB flash drives, not iPods. It will play anything (music) the iPod plays.

blaSSt · 07-27-2009, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UCF w00t

See this thread

Thanks for the link! Mine is supported.

Figured it out this morning.

I was using a charger cord. It has the IPOD connection on one end and USB on the other that normally plugs into either a wall outlet or cig lighter unit. Evidently it does not have all the wires for transmitting the digital signal, just the power. Switched to the normal connect cord and it works!

Thanks everyone, the power of help for this site is awesome!

Camaro400 · 07-29-2009, 12:37 AM

Has anybody had any trouble with the car not connecting to the iPod after the car has been shut off for a while? My Camaro doesn't connect to the iPod once the car has been off for a while and the iPod goes to sleep. When I start the car up again, I have to manually turn the iPod back on so the car can recognize it. I took the car to chevy and they have had it for 2 days trying to find out what is wrong.

Amok · 07-29-2009, 12:40 AM

I haven't seen that yet. If I do notice it in the morning I'll pass it on.

2SSJIM · 07-29-2009, 05:32 AM

The IPOD part of my IPHONE works great on it. Car picks it up every time and starts off on the song I was listening to once I start the car up again!

codeman71 · 07-29-2009, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro400

Has anybody had any trouble with the car not connecting to the iPod after the car has been shut off for a while? My Camaro doesn't connect to the iPod once the car has been off for a while and the iPod goes to sleep. When I start the car up again, I have to manually turn the iPod back on so the car can recognize it. I took the car to chevy and they have had it for 2 days trying to find out what is wrong.

That sounds like the same lockup issue that other people have reported. Check out my thread here for some more info on getting your PDIM (the module that handles the USB functionality) updated. If your car's still at the dealer have them download the update.

Amok · 07-29-2009, 08:36 AM

Yeah, my touch is working like a charm.

Camaro400 · 07-29-2009, 03:19 PM

I just got back and it still has the same problem. I told them about the PDIM issue and they didn't listen. I think I am going to take it to a different dealer, or borrow another buddies iPod to check to see if I need to buy another one.

codeman71 · 07-29-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro400

I just got back and it still has the same problem. I told them about the PDIM issue and they didn't listen. I think I am going to take it to a different dealer, or borrow another buddies iPod to check to see if I need to buy another one.

So it sounds like your PDIM didn't get updated at all. You can check the software version by holding down the menu button while you're on the iPod or USB menu. The version that shipped from the factory was CC. Some dealers have been able to download and install version CD with the info that's on that other thread. You might want to try checking with another dealer if you're able to. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time getting your issue resolved.

Camaro400 · 07-30-2009, 04:45 PM

I checked and it said CC and CD. CC is on top and CD is on the bottom.

07-26-2009, 07:11 PM	#1
blaSSt Drives: 98 SS, 15 COPO, 09 ZR1 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 442 View My Garage	Which IPODS work? I have a pretty new 120 GB IPOD, Dec 2008. It is plugged into the USB port (2SS), but I can't get the radio to recognize it's there. Not sure what I am doing wrong or if it's the IPOD. Do I also have to connect the IPOD through the Aux jack? Does it matter if the songs are MP4? Any help would be greatly appreciated! __________________ On the internet - Anything is possible, especially when you don't know what you are talking about.

07-26-2009, 07:18 PM	#2
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	you don't have to plug the IPOD into both. You should be able to connect through the USB port. Once you plug the IPOD in the radio should automatically recognize and switch to USB. I'm not what is wrong with your connection. Maybe try a buddy's IPOD that is a different kind and see if it works. Then you would at least know if it is your IPOD or your Camaro's USB connection. My IPOD nano that I bought at least 3 years ago is working great through the USB connection. __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

07-26-2009, 09:43 PM	#4
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,322 View My Garage	according to the owners manual, the radio only recoginizes MP3 and WMA, so that might be you problem. __________________

07-29-2009, 12:40 AM	#8
Amok Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 133	I haven't seen that yet. If I do notice it in the morning I'll pass it on. __________________ 2SS RS CGM Automatic 6 Speed Trans /w TAPshift

07-29-2009, 08:36 AM	#11
Amok Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 133	Yeah, my touch is working like a charm. __________________ 2SS RS CGM Automatic 6 Speed Trans /w TAPshift

07-26-2009, 09:28 PM	#3
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	See this thread

07-29-2009, 12:37 AM	#7
Camaro400 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 72	Has anybody had any trouble with the car not connecting to the iPod after the car has been shut off for a while? My Camaro doesn't connect to the iPod once the car has been off for a while and the iPod goes to sleep. When I start the car up again, I have to manually turn the iPod back on so the car can recognize it. I took the car to chevy and they have had it for 2 days trying to find out what is wrong.

07-29-2009, 05:32 AM	#9
2SSJIM Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 942	The IPOD part of my IPHONE works great on it. Car picks it up every time and starts off on the song I was listening to once I start the car up again!

07-29-2009, 03:19 PM	#12
Camaro400 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 72	I just got back and it still has the same problem. I told them about the PDIM issue and they didn't listen. I think I am going to take it to a different dealer, or borrow another buddies iPod to check to see if I need to buy another one.

07-30-2009, 04:45 PM	#14
Camaro400 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 72	I checked and it said CC and CD. CC is on top and CD is on the bottom.

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