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BigRed82 · 01-19-2013, 02:54 PM

My car is a '13 1LT. I mistakenly thought that when OnStar routed me home from the dealership with navigation that I had navigation in my vehicle. Now I realize when I go to navigation in my DIC, it does absolutely nothing and navigation is not an option on my MyLink touch screen when I press the home button.

So I don't have navigation except with OnStar? Is that what I'm concluding? If so, how much is it to add/install at the dealership?

The Stig · 01-19-2013, 02:57 PM

Correct. You do not have Mylink Navigation. If you pay for it you can have Onstar Turn by Turn.

You can't get it installed at the dealership. As far as GM is concerned its not possible to add the Mylink Navigation after the fact.

BigRed82 · 01-19-2013, 03:09 PM

You can't install it after the fact? Wow. That's pretty dumb.

05stram · 01-19-2013, 03:18 PM

OP No nav just turn by turn from the pay phone. (good smartphone with google maps typically is better anyhow and live traffic)

Someone will tinker with it - took them a couple years to learn how to reload and add hardware to the Mygig system. If the hardware is not code locked then someone will figure out what daughter board if any is missing and then provide a line to the required additional antennae if needed. Then like the Mygig someone will put up a site that will allow you to pull official upgrades offshore. Since it is based on QNX I wonder if Harmon Kardon is the hardware vendor. Anybody know yet? If so the Mygig 2 will be a completely different system in relation to what they and GM worked out - that is how they have done DCX, Mercedes and BMW so far and the first gens may get left behind wanting someone to help with mods to it. I wonder if Mygig 2 will have a eSATA interface since GM dumped the disc idea?

The Stig · 01-19-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRed82

You can't install it after the fact? Wow. That's pretty dumb.

Correct.

Member 2SSRS is working on how to retrofit it into older camaros however.

CamaroJim56 · 01-19-2013, 06:53 PM

Just my opinion....

For $700+ I would prefer a decent $125 Garmin with free lifetime map updates.

The '13 I am looking at has it, and I would actually rather save the $700.

BigRed82 · 01-19-2013, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroJim56

Just my opinion....

For $700+ I would prefer a decent $125 Garmin with free lifetime map updates.

The '13 I am looking at has it, and I would actually rather save the $700.

I didn't have it installed, as I have found out. I honestly don't understand why they chose not to include this except for making the extra bucks from OnStar.

I'm going to see if there is a workaround as well.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 01-21-2013, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRed82

My car is a '13 1LT. I mistakenly thought that when OnStar routed me home from the dealership with navigation that I had navigation in my vehicle. Now I realize when I go to navigation in my DIC, it does absolutely nothing and navigation is not an option on my MyLink touch screen when I press the home button.

So I don't have navigation except with OnStar? Is that what I'm concluding? If so, how much is it to add/install at the dealership?

I can also confirm that this was an added feature to the MyLink system. There is currently no upgrades available from the MyLink to the MyLink with navigation.

I will definitely document your feedback.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

JimE · 01-25-2013, 09:49 PM

As you have a 13 model, I would suspect you could simply swap the non-Nav radio for the Nav radio unit.

The "work around" being investigated is for the '12 and older models without the MyLink system.

And I agree, a Garmin or similar unit is a better option and will save some cash.

The Stig · 01-26-2013, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimE

As you have a 13 model, I would suspect you could simply swap the non-Nav radio for the Nav radio unit.

The "work around" being investigated is for the '12 and older models without the MyLink system.

And I agree, a Garmin or similar unit is a better option and will save some cash.

You can't just swap the non-Nav for the Nav.

01-19-2013, 02:54 PM	#1
BigRed82 Drives: 2015 2LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Georgia Posts: 120	Someone explain MyLink navigation (or lack of) like I'm five years old... My car is a '13 1LT. I mistakenly thought that when OnStar routed me home from the dealership with navigation that I had navigation in my vehicle. Now I realize when I go to navigation in my DIC, it does absolutely nothing and navigation is not an option on my MyLink touch screen when I press the home button. So I don't have navigation except with OnStar? Is that what I'm concluding? If so, how much is it to add/install at the dealership?

01-19-2013, 02:57 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Correct. You do not have Mylink Navigation. If you pay for it you can have Onstar Turn by Turn. You can't get it installed at the dealership. As far as GM is concerned its not possible to add the Mylink Navigation after the fact. __________________

01-19-2013, 06:53 PM	#6
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,603	Just my opinion.... For $700+ I would prefer a decent $125 Garmin with free lifetime map updates. The '13 I am looking at has it, and I would actually rather save the $700. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

01-19-2013, 03:09 PM	#3
BigRed82 Drives: 2015 2LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Georgia Posts: 120	You can't install it after the fact? Wow. That's pretty dumb.

01-19-2013, 03:18 PM	#4
05stram Drives: 2013 RS - 2013 2SS/RS - 1971 RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,027	OP No nav just turn by turn from the pay phone. (good smartphone with google maps typically is better anyhow and live traffic) Someone will tinker with it - took them a couple years to learn how to reload and add hardware to the Mygig system. If the hardware is not code locked then someone will figure out what daughter board if any is missing and then provide a line to the required additional antennae if needed. Then like the Mygig someone will put up a site that will allow you to pull official upgrades offshore. Since it is based on QNX I wonder if Harmon Kardon is the hardware vendor. Anybody know yet? If so the Mygig 2 will be a completely different system in relation to what they and GM worked out - that is how they have done DCX, Mercedes and BMW so far and the first gens may get left behind wanting someone to help with mods to it. I wonder if Mygig 2 will have a eSATA interface since GM dumped the disc idea?

01-25-2013, 09:49 PM	#9
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	As you have a 13 model, I would suspect you could simply swap the non-Nav radio for the Nav radio unit. The "work around" being investigated is for the '12 and older models without the MyLink system. And I agree, a Garmin or similar unit is a better option and will save some cash.