bigmahlman
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Yeah it can be done, but I doubt many people are going to put any effort into it
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Yeah it can be done, but I doubt many people are going to put any effort into it
CoHPhasor
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That's the problem. People who have the skills and are willing to crack this system will be few and far inbetween.
In no way does that mean I'll stop looking, but it does mean we could be up **** creek. :sadbanana:
Without GM being interested in seeding an app development market it might be difficult.
(As that article points out auto makers have concern with protecting systems from attack)
Any app they'd knowingly let in their system would have to be highly vetted for.
Looks like we're going on a dig.
SSpeckerwood
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I'd like to watch adult cinema while driving :banana:
seanp1
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Just pipe your video cam into the dash.
Kuntryboy865
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MYlink needs a weather app, that would be awesome.
CoHPhasor
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That would actually be nice.
It tells you the temp outside but that's not good enough.
I'd like "BringGo" *sigh* to be hooked into weather so if you got directions for say 50+ miles it shows you changes in weather along the route.
(Say going from inland to the beach, vice versa, or say into the mountains.)
It tells you the temp outside but that's not good enough.
I'd like "BringGo" *sigh* to be hooked into weather so if you got directions for say 50+ miles it shows you changes in weather along the route.
(Say going from inland to the beach, vice versa, or say into the mountains.)
AxelRipper
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Still don't know if we can retrofit into 2012 though... And I don't know my local dealer well enough to bug them about it
CoHPhasor
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Retrofitting it might be completely impossible.
Problem 1
MyLink, like many GM radios cross-pollinate with the OnStar equipped in the vehicle.
So far as we know, it at least uses its mic and possibly the BT receiver is in the OnStar unit.
Worst case scenario is it's completely tied to an OnStar unit that only works in the intended vehicle.
The RPO codes for ordering a Sonic mention that if you order the OnStar delete (a fleet option) it automatically makes the vehicle ineligible for MyLink. (Even in an LTZ where it would be standard)
Problem 2
The MyLink security mentions that one of its theft deterrent features is that it only functions when connected to the vehicle with the proper VIN (I could be wrong, but I think that's the statement, maybe the ECU holds VIN info?)
ps, GM, if that's an ACTUAL theft deterrent feature and WE don't know it, how does it stop the thief BEFORE they break into a car?
If the crackhead that stole my radio doesn't know til he gets to his "fence" that it's now worthless it doesn't help me at all.
Chevy Volt owners are asking the same thing, one poor bastard bought 2 2012's and *his came with MyLink but his wife's didn't,... I don't envy him at all.
(Note, it has a nav unit but she still can't get MyLink)
Problem 1
MyLink, like many GM radios cross-pollinate with the OnStar equipped in the vehicle.
So far as we know, it at least uses its mic and possibly the BT receiver is in the OnStar unit.
Worst case scenario is it's completely tied to an OnStar unit that only works in the intended vehicle.
The RPO codes for ordering a Sonic mention that if you order the OnStar delete (a fleet option) it automatically makes the vehicle ineligible for MyLink. (Even in an LTZ where it would be standard)
Problem 2
The MyLink security mentions that one of its theft deterrent features is that it only functions when connected to the vehicle with the proper VIN (I could be wrong, but I think that's the statement, maybe the ECU holds VIN info?)
ps, GM, if that's an ACTUAL theft deterrent feature and WE don't know it, how does it stop the thief BEFORE they break into a car?
If the crackhead that stole my radio doesn't know til he gets to his "fence" that it's now worthless it doesn't help me at all.
Chevy Volt owners are asking the same thing, one poor bastard bought 2 2012's and *his came with MyLink but his wife's didn't,... I don't envy him at all.
(Note, it has a nav unit but she still can't get MyLink)
Kuntryboy865
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Yep or if you're on a road trip and its winter time, being able to see if its snowing up ahead or not would be nice.
LS1notFOUND
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Certainly an annoyance, thats why I like my Garmin, it just makes a "DING" and is independent of the sound system unless I choose use FM transmitter or to plug it aux in.
Its also a hand free device, its several years old now (Nuvi 660: http://www8.garmin.com/products/nuvi660/ which for black friday was 200bucks which back in the day was a steal!!!
) so it doesn't have all the features anymore but I would gladly spend 600 on a new Garmin than the premium mylink costs, as I can take it to any vehicle (I often don't drive my POV) and have all of my favorites in it.The other advantage to this setup is you can use your phone and easily still input directions or use the navigation. Which for me I receive directions or changes to where I have to go all the time.
Plus if I have a co-pilot I simply detach it from the dock and hand it to the, and say "find it".
HOWEVER! I do miss the ability to send my directions, from my phone, in the OnStar App and have turn by turn waiting for me when I turn the key! but for me the price premium is high for OnStar. Simple copy and paste from a Text MSG and good to go. I like that MyLink seems to go around OnStar (on the surface at least for now).
Heck it is actually a good offering in this segment though! They are doing a good job at marketing the spark for city goers for sure.
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severous01
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yes, my idea exactly. i would love to be able to see my gps off my phone on the screen. or, video/pictures/whatever else i want to see.
so basically, be able to plug my android phone into the usb slot and see whats on the screen on the car's screen. also, make this a on/off feature so when it's plugged in and charging i'm not using it i can use the mylink normally.
Tech_Geek23
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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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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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iihfjerseycollector
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thats the million dollar question ...
Tech_Geek23
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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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laborsmith
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I believe a dealer is more likely to install a Chevy head up display in non-HUD equipped Camaros then install MyLink in a 2012 Sonic - and 99%+ Chevy dealers will tell you it can not be done.
The fact that there is documented proof that the HUD can be is not persuasive.
I believe that it will be possible to retro install MyLink in a 2012 Sonic.
I do not believe it will turn out to be something most Chevy dealers will do.
Finally, I do not believe it will be cost effective.
Laborsmith
The fact that there is documented proof that the HUD can be is not persuasive.
I believe that it will be possible to retro install MyLink in a 2012 Sonic.
I do not believe it will turn out to be something most Chevy dealers will do.
Finally, I do not believe it will be cost effective.
Laborsmith
RS Turbo
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Cant stop someone from breaking into a vehicle... Almost all modules including the radio, (Radio is a module) are programmed with vin information. At vehicle start up the Bcm broadcasts the Vin On the dataline and all modules compare programmed Vin info if it matches the module then unlocks. Thats how it works... Almost all vehicle manufactures use this feature.
Is there a reason that you are not an engineer? You seem to have a bunch of operational complaints on how things SHOULD operate in your mind. Maybe you are and you just work for the wrong company!
RS Turbo
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it is not wiring it is how things communicate and that are programmed. With Mylink it is Modules not wiring!
laborsmith
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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