The MyLink Master thread

[RS Turbo]

That is what ofer says.

As for theft deterrence, that feature using the VIN has been a part of Chevy for 15 or 20 years. The problem (based on what I have been told) is a component, say a radio, can be reprogrammed to accept a different VIN at a dealership. Anybody else see a problem with that?

Laborsmith

Reprogramming for same vin is possible on NEWER vehicles. This can happen for updates because it does not rewrite over the vin info. It checks the vin in programming to vin in module. The Vin info is usually LOCKED in after 5 key cycles in the module and only the rebuilder can clear it out. So when it is installed in another vehicle it locks, because you need to turn on the power to view the data and it needs to be told by the dataline to Wakeup and start working it at that time compare vin and locks. It is a catch 22. It is a boat anchor to most people now...

 

[laborsmith]

Good change. I was not aware.

Laborsmith

 

[doreo]

im still going with the modules are the biggest issues here as that is what my service dpt said, if i wanted a $1.5k radio i can have mylink from chevy. is his estimate wrong? who knows i didnt fee like asking for module prices that would need to be replaced.

 

[RS Turbo]

im still going with the modules are the biggest issues here as that is what my service dpt said, if i wanted a $1.5k radio i can have mylink from chevy. is his estimate wrong? who knows i didnt fee like asking for module prices that would need to be replaced.

Your better off to sell your ride and buy a 2013! LOL

 

[doreo]

cant, i dont wana tack 9k on top of an rs and with front end frame dmg on carfax i cant sell it for more then 9k

 

[CoHPhasor]

I wish I knew more about the internal electrical system, then I wouldn't have to be questioning how it's set up....

Would GM have any reason to change how everything is wired throughout the car for the 2013 MY?

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Yes.
Different OnStar unit, one they use to invade your privacy further.

 

[laborsmith]

Yes.
Different OnStar unit, one they use to invade your privacy further.

You know I could have gone all year w/o that thought planted in my head!

Laborsmith

 

[laborsmith]

im still going with the modules are the biggest issues here as that is what my service dpt said, if i wanted a $1.5k radio i can have mylink from chevy. is his estimate wrong? who knows i didnt fee like asking for module prices that would need to be replaced.

For the Spark or Sonic I guess yes he is wrong. For a Malibu etc. I guess he is correct. My guess for the Sonic is $600 for the head unit and another $2-300 for whatever additional modules/wiring harnesses needed.

Remember, I did not say the retrofit would be cost effective.

And the speakers for the MyLink have a different RPO which indicates they are not the same as the speakers in the 2012.

Laborsmith

 

[CoHPhasor]

^ Interesting! I'll have to see if I can find a full spec on them.
I think they still kept output to the rears low though, after all, who would buy a Kicker add-on if it was sufficient?

 

[RS Turbo]

cant, i dont wana tack 9k on top of an rs and with front end frame dmg on carfax i cant sell it for more then 9k

Sure can sell as a personal owner. never hurts to try....

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

I was on the Chevrolet website yesterday and noticed that they finally updated it to include the 2013 MY Sonics, which of course include the RS, as well as having MyLink as an option for LS & LT trims and standard on LTZ and RS.

do, my question becomes, now that they offer MyLink as a factory standard/option, would a dealer be able to swap out the original radio on a 2012 for a MyLink?

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Hi Tech_Geek23,

Unfortunately, no dealers won't be able to swap out the original radios for MyLink on the 2012 Sonics.

Vanessa
GM Customer Service

 

[laborsmith]

Consistency.

Dealers won't.

But others may.

Time will tell.

I expect someone will retro MyLink to a 2012 Sonic before the next model year commences regular production.


Laborsmith

 

[laborsmith]

Sonic MyLink Not So Dumb

Here is an interesting take on the Sonic/Spark version of MyLink:

Chevy’s ‘Dumb’ Radio a Smart Approach

Laborsmith

 

[seanp1]

I have a printout of the mylink manual for the Sonic, Spark, Malibu, and Camaro that I plan to Scan to PDF and post here for our use.

 

[sonic hotness]

I would want one in my 2012

 

[RS Turbo]

I would want one in my 2012

Sorry Engineering said it will not happen!

 

[Kuntryboy865]

Yeah the mylink is pretty cool, sucks you can't play video while driving though but thats pretty typical with video systems in automobiles. You can still play youtube videos while you drive but you can't see the video just the audio. Sure it sucks you can't watch the video but if you're playing a song off of youtube then it doesn't really matter anyway.

 

[13sonicT]

Just curious, who would want to watch a video while driving. I'm not sure if its you or the passengers! Anyway, sometimes when I turn on my sonic the xm radio resets to channel 1 (preview). Anyone else have this issue?


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[SonicBoy24]

Why the eff can't we do this in the 2012s? That is one heluva engineering flaw if you ask me.

The dissappoints with this car have been racking up almost daily lately...

 

[Lovehanayo]

Why the eff can't we do this in the 2012s? That is one heluva engineering flaw if you ask me.

The dissappoints with this car have been racking up almost daily lately...

You can do it, it'd just be very expensive to switch over for dealer to do it. Another user in another post said it would cost at least 1k but I'm sure it'd be 2k or so after all is said and done.

You'd be better off getting a custom double din radio installed by best buy