[KENSTV123]

Digging deeper into this, the successful ones seem to be just the color display mylink basic system--gps looks like it would be way more involved

 

[StLouisCPhT]

Digging deeper into this, the successful ones seem to be just the color display mylink basic system--gps looks like it would be way more involved

Again, not really. According to MVI, they use the same cable for non nav and nav mylink systems, the only difference is that the nav systems also get a gps antenna. For building your own cable, dhpnet has it pretty much figured out, he just left out the vss line, which is a wire that would run from pin 20 on the smaller gray connector to the brake control module.

 

[StLouisCPhT]

Incidentally, I found a 2014 Cruze mylink silver box at a local salvage yard today. Anyone interested? The screen unit and control panel were missing.

 

[ChevyGuy]

Again, not really. According to MVI, they use the same cable for non nav and nav mylink systems, the only difference is that the nav systems also get a gps antenna.

The service manual isn't clear on that, but after cross-referencing everything, I'm in agreement. (I suspect the 2013 service manual was written before someone decided to offer a non-nav touch screen.) The nav just has a GPS antenna. The big changes are between the "green-screen" units and the touch-screen.

Incidentally, I found a 2014 Cruze mylink silver box at a local salvage yard today. Anyone interested? The screen unit and control panel were missing.

Depends on the price. If it's cheap enough, it might be interesting to tear into. But without lines (which I think started in 2015), I'm not interested in upgrading.

 

[StLouisCPhT]

The service manual isn't clear on that, but after cross-referencing everything, I'm in agreement. (I suspect the 2013 service manual was written before someone decided to offer a non-nav touch screen.) The nav just has a GPS antenna. The big changes are between the "green-screen" units and the touch-screen.



Depends on the price. If it's cheap enough, it might be interesting to tear into. But without lines (which I think started in 2015), I'm not interested in upgrading.

I came across a post from a couple years ago containing the wiring schematics for the 2011 Cruze without amplifier and with amplifier. I only looked at the non amp schematics as it is more relevant to me, but there really aren't too many spots that branch into w/ nav subsets.


The yard is holding the unit for me, cost would be $40.


Dhpnet: according to Wikipedia, Panasonic makes most of the Mylinks for GM. LG handles the Sonic, Spark and Trax versions and Bosch handles Cadillac's CUE version.

 

[dhpnet]

Dhpnet: according to Wikipedia, Panasonic makes most of the Mylinks for GM. LG handles the Sonic, Spark and Trax versions and Bosch handles Cadillac's CUE version.

Yes, Panasonic makes them all. The pioneer system only means that it has a Pioneer amp and speakers, but the radios are all the same.

I still haven't found a MyLink radio that came out of a car with the Pioneer amp. Called LKQ and AAA Auto today and neither had one. It's hard to believe they are that rare.

 

[StLouisCPhT]

I still haven't found a MyLink radio that came out of a car with the Pioneer amp. Called LKQ and AAA Auto today and neither had one. It's hard to believe they are that rare.

Rarer than you would think. Pioneer's site shows the option as only made for 3 vehicles: Cruze, Equinox and Terrain.

https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Corporate+Connections/Chevy/Chevy+Cruze
Click on the left sidebar to see all three vehicles

 

[ChevyGuy]

It's not hard to find the amp. Do a search for the part number 95228887 on eBay.

 

[dhpnet]

Maybe this has been answered already, but I can't find it. Does anyone know the part number for the USB cable the connects to the back of the MyLink box?

 

[dhpnet]

It's not hard to find the amp. Do a search for the part number 95228887 on eBay.

I have seen many amps and speakers. I even found one ebay listing for a non-mylink radio that supposedly was in a car with Pioneer. It had the same part number as others I saw that did not mention MyLink.

 

[StLouisCPhT]

Maybe this has been answered already, but I can't find it. Does anyone know the part number for the USB cable the connects to the back of the MyLink box?

19118732 - comes up as Cable. Radio Antenna but a search on amazon shows it to be the USB cable.

19118736 - parts sheets show it to be the 3 way antenna cable needed to use gps with the OnStar antenna instead of stand alone antenna, but it comes up everywhere else as a USB adapter cable for GM vehicles. Looks like the number was repurposed at some point.

 

[StLouisCPhT]

I have seen many amps and speakers. I even found one ebay listing for a non-mylink radio that supposedly was in a car with Pioneer. It had the same part number as others I saw that did not mention MyLink.

I don't think you will find a MyLink/Pioneer combo. I just talked to my mother who recently retired from GMAC. She said she never heard of or saw the 2 options offered together on a Cruze.

another odd thing is that on part sheets, the premium sound system is listed as Bose not Pioneer.

 

[dhpnet]

I don't think you will find a MyLink/Pioneer combo. I just talked to my mother who recently retired from GMAC. She said she never heard of or saw the 2 options offered together on a Cruze.

another odd thing is that on part sheets, the premium sound system is listed as Bose not Pioneer.

Interesting. Maybe that's why I can't find a MyLink system from a car with Pioneer.

The build sheet for my car lists it as Bose as well.

 

[dhpnet]

I did some research, and they definitely sold MyLink with Pioneer. I found several used cars that had MyLink and the Sun and Sound package (which was the only way to get the sunroof and it included the Pioneer amp). I now have some VIN numbers of cars with both MyLink and Pioneer. Maybe I can use those to get a part number for radio.

 

[KENSTV123]

Again, not really. According to MVI, they use the same cable for non nav and nav mylink systems, the only difference is that the nav systems also get a gps antenna. For building your own cable, dhpnet has it pretty much figured out, he just left out the vss line, which is a wire that would run from pin 20 on the smaller gray connector to the brake control module.

The radio firmware and integration with on star module are different on the various radios from 13-15 as well as the other possible options which also are integrated, so I'm not so sure all this will work correctly unless all modules have the same COMPATABLE firmware, got to remember they changed stuff on the radios all along and it can be hardware and firmware changes, it really does look like some of you guys are just trying to sell stuff here which I do not think is allowed or even should be banned, leads to biased opinions and not actual truth or facts

 

[ChevyGuy]

The radio firmware and integration with on star module are different on the various radios from 13-15 as well as the other possible options which also are integrated, so I'm not so sure all this will work correctly unless all modules have the same COMPATABLE firmware, got to remember they changed stuff on the radios all along and it can be hardware and firmware changes,

Certainly a concern. I'm thinking changes between years are more likely to create trouble than between options. We won't know until we try.

 

[KENSTV123]

Yeah that guys got it wrong, the software in the radio box remains the same for awhile as the build date goes up then along comes park assist rear lines etc.
these radios are different both in firmware and software but still built by Panasonic and even my 13 manual states the onstar module invokes a program within the radio which I'm quite sure has different firmware since some of the features did not even exist at the time the radio was made, the persistent poster trying to sell eeprom programing really does not get the whole picture and since his almost works thinks every combination of modules will work, as you can see from an earlier post the radio firmware can and likely needs to be reprogramed, one to fix software bugs making the early versions freeze as well as compatibility with other systems in the vehicle, believe me, GM has a fleet of software engineers that integrate all these modules, so if you try any of this, one, it's not supported by GM and if you brick any of the modules in the car it could be a VERY expensive radio upgrade----I have worked with electronics my entire life and would not even consider this upgrade !!

 

[dhpnet]

I got a MyLink radio from ebay today. Paid $20, and it has the part number that would have been used on my car if it had MyLink (same options except for the driver's convenience package and the technology package, which is what gave it MyLink). I connected my ch341a programmer to the chip and read the data. @StLouisCPhT is correct. The VIN number is very easy to find. In fact, there is almost nothing on this chip. You can clearly see the VIN. Below that is the manufacturer (I assume PANA means Panasonic). Then it says COLOR RADIO. Below that you can clearly see the GM part number and the radio serial number. About a third of the way through the chip there are 5 lines of gibberish. Below that is the hardware date (same as listed on the sticker on the radio). There are a couple areas with a few characters, but 99% of the chip is filled with large alternating blocks of FF and 00. The most interesting thing was at the very end it said, FOX NEWS.

 

[ChevyGuy]

but 99% of the chip is filled with large alternating blocks of FF and 00.

So, no firmware?? That's - really interesting. I wonder where the firmware is stored?

 

[StLouisCPhT]

I had not intended to assist with this thread anymore after the way I was rudely blasted by Ken, but I wanted to congratulate dhpnet on his great deal and getting started on his upgrade, as well as inform everyone that I switched out my 2014 silverbox for a 2015 silverbox today and have updated my original post detailing everything that works without the use of 3rd party programming.

For those interested:

2011 Cruze 1LT:

2011 OnStar module (Factory Original, considering "upgrading" to an non bluetooth version)
2014 Touchscreen and Display Module (Donor car: unknown, did not come with a VIN)
2014 Non-Nav Control Panel (Donor car: Cruze 1LT)
2015 Non-Nav Mylink Silver Box (Donor car: Cruze LTZ)