Anyone successfully update their PDIM software? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

slick rick · 10-12-2009, 04:33 PM

It seems that most dealers don't know how to update the software on the PDIM (the device that interfaces with the radio to add a USB port, bluetooth streaming, and Aux in).

From what I hear, they can get the MDI (the device that connects to the car) to connect but they can't get the software to take.

I'm in need of a dealer in the Socal area that has successfully updated the PDIM.

Iwantone2 · 10-12-2009, 05:06 PM

According to the VAC, I'm the first one in California to do this...could be wrong

SS Mike · 10-12-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick rick

It seems that most dealers don't know how to update the software on the PDIM (the device that interfaces with the radio to add a USB port, bluetooth streaming, and Aux in).

From what I hear, they can get the MDI (the device that connects to the car) to connect but they can't get the software to take.

I'm in need of a dealer in the Socal area that has successfully updated the PDIM.

Sorry this is off topic, I was just curious if you work at Mercedes Benz of Laguna Niguel?

slick rick · 10-12-2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iwantone2

According to the VAC, I'm the first one in California to do this...could be wrong

I would think updating the radio software is the same procedure as updating the PDIM software. We should call one of the dealers from the PDIM Software Update thread and see if they've tried to update a radio. Maybe they can explain what we're doing wrong.

Iwantone2 · 10-15-2009, 11:04 AM

I posted the question in the thread, but I haven't seen any replies. Nobody cares...

SLVRPHX · 10-15-2009, 08:18 PM

Bob Stall in La Mesa, CA was able to do mine. I was the first and it took them a while to figure it out, but I had it updated to "CD" the beginning of Sept.

Parker · 10-16-2009, 12:00 AM

I had the HVAC update done for my car at Sierra Chevrolet. What was the VIN series that needs the PDIM update?

Iwantone2 · 10-16-2009, 12:46 AM

^^^ 29591

Iwantone2 · 10-16-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLVRPHX

Bob Stall in La Mesa, CA was able to do mine. I was the first and it took them a while to figure it out, but I had it updated to "CD" the beginning of Sept.

Do you know what the heck they did to make it work? What version did they add?

Somebody's gonna get a

real bad...

d69chris · 10-16-2009, 12:09 PM

had the HVAC done at Singh Chevy in Riverside. Took them a day, new program they had to get from Chevy.

What is PDIM, again? Radio interface??

Iwantone2 · 10-16-2009, 01:51 PM

PDIM lets you use the USB port

SLVRPHX · 10-16-2009, 03:03 PM

Just called my dealer to ask what they did. At first they were like "they're a Chevy dealer and don't know how to find it?" to which I replied, "well it took you a week to figure out how to do it". They then said to tell your dealer to access the SI Website and look for 8EFF5. (note that I believe this is for ver CD and there may be a new ver CE available)

Hopefully that helps.

Iwantone2 · 10-16-2009, 03:30 PM

thanks slvrphx! they just weren't able to get the god-darn radio to receive the update. at first, the mdi would not communicate with the radio, but eventually it did. i guess i shouldnt have returned the part so quickly. guess i'll wait and then i'll have to pay a visit to your dealer.

d69chris · 10-16-2009, 06:09 PM

Where is the USB? This is to hook up MP3??

I need to get out the book and read.

10-12-2009, 04:33 PM	#1
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Anyone successfully update their PDIM software? It seems that most dealers don't know how to update the software on the PDIM (the device that interfaces with the radio to add a USB port, bluetooth streaming, and Aux in). From what I hear, they can get the MDI (the device that connects to the car) to connect but they can't get the software to take. I'm in need of a dealer in the Socal area that has successfully updated the PDIM. __________________

10-12-2009, 05:06 PM	#2
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,610 View My Garage	According to the VAC, I'm the first one in California to do this...could be wrong __________________

10-15-2009, 11:04 AM	#5
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,610 View My Garage	I posted the question in the thread, but I haven't seen any replies. Nobody cares... __________________

10-15-2009, 08:18 PM	#6
SLVRPHX SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 145 View My Garage	Bob Stall in La Mesa, CA was able to do mine. I was the first and it took them a while to figure it out, but I had it updated to "CD" the beginning of Sept. __________________ 1LT RS Auto SIM Gray C&C BA, JBA Axle Back 1100: 5/8/09 \| 3000: 5/27/09 \| TPW: 7/13/09 3800: 7/22/09 VIN 126623 4200: 7/24/09 \| 6000: 8/6/09

10-16-2009, 12:46 AM	#8
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,610 View My Garage	^^^ 29591 __________________

10-16-2009, 12:00 AM	#7
Parker Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 246 View My Garage	I had the HVAC update done for my car at Sierra Chevrolet. What was the VIN series that needs the PDIM update?

10-16-2009, 12:09 PM	#10
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,608 View My Garage	had the HVAC done at Singh Chevy in Riverside. Took them a day, new program they had to get from Chevy. What is PDIM, again? Radio interface?? __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

10-16-2009, 01:51 PM	#11
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,610 View My Garage	PDIM lets you use the USB port __________________

10-16-2009, 03:03 PM	#12
SLVRPHX SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 145 View My Garage	Just called my dealer to ask what they did. At first they were like "they're a Chevy dealer and don't know how to find it?" to which I replied, "well it took you a week to figure out how to do it". They then said to tell your dealer to access the SI Website and look for 8EFF5. (note that I believe this is for ver CD and there may be a new ver CE available) Hopefully that helps. __________________ 1LT RS Auto SIM Gray C&C BA, JBA Axle Back 1100: 5/8/09 \| 3000: 5/27/09 \| TPW: 7/13/09 3800: 7/22/09 VIN 126623 4200: 7/24/09 \| 6000: 8/6/09

10-16-2009, 03:30 PM	#13
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,610 View My Garage	thanks slvrphx! they just weren't able to get the god-darn radio to receive the update. at first, the mdi would not communicate with the radio, but eventually it did. i guess i shouldnt have returned the part so quickly. guess i'll wait and then i'll have to pay a visit to your dealer. __________________

10-16-2009, 06:09 PM	#14
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,608 View My Garage	Where is the USB? This is to hook up MP3?? I need to get out the book and read. __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

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