2010 Equinox USB Port - Page 3

BPM · 08-06-2009, 09:30 PM

FWIW, I caught a YouTube dealer video yesterday. He was showing the interior of a Nox (LTZ) he just got.

Anyway, he opened the center console and you could easily see that the USB port and the plastic around it was white, not black like the original that I had seen in an LTZ.

I'm guessing that this means they fixed and/or solved the problem that was there in the first place.

CyberNox · 08-06-2009, 10:12 PM

I just watched that video and then compared the jack/port to what's in my LTZ, and it appears to be the exact same thing, except the color of the plastic changed from black to white, as you point out.

CyberNox · 08-06-2009, 10:18 PM

And don't you just love it when sales people really know their stuff? Like when he said "this has the LTZ wheels." No it doesn't. You can get those wheels on an LS or LT. The 19" chromes are the only ones that are specific to the LTZ trim.

CyberNox · 08-06-2009, 10:21 PM

This is the best I've seen though. This Equinox has a transmission.

You Tube

BPM · 08-06-2009, 10:36 PM

Haha! Apparently, that's ALL it has!

Tsaiko · 08-07-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BPM

FWIW, I caught a YouTube dealer video yesterday. He was showing the interior of a Nox (LTZ) he just got.

Anyway, he opened the center console and you could easily see that the USB port and the plastic around it was white, not black like the original that I had seen in an LTZ.

I'm guessing that this means they fixed and/or solved the problem that was there in the first place.

So it is that little piece of plastic on the front wall, inside of the console?

That's what I thought, but the guy who went with me on the test drive said it wasn't. This one was black too and it was on a 2LT that was one of the first shipped to the dealer. Now at least I know what to look for when mine comes in. Thanks,

BPM · 08-07-2009, 09:01 PM

Well, yes and no. That little piece of plastic is one of two things: 1) an "aux in" jack only, or 2) an "aux in" jack AND USB port.

Either way, that's where your audio device will play nice with the car. Or not, in some of these cases.

Tsaiko · 08-07-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BPM

Well, yes and no. That little piece of plastic is one of two things: 1) an "aux in" jack only, or 2) an "aux in" jack AND USB port.

Either way, that's where your audio device will play nice with the car. Or not, in some of these cases.

Thanks, the sticker on my test drive 2LT said USB, but apparently the guy wasn't up to date on his product knowledge. Since mine is from the second order run for this dealer, I hope it's got the necessary mods.

Speaking of mods, well not not really a mod, I always buy front seat seat covers, when I buy a new vehicle. It'll probably be a while before custom fitted one's are out

But any that might fit the 2010 Nox?

CyberNox · 08-09-2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberNox

You can get those wheels on an LS or LT. The 19" chromes are the only ones that are specific to the LTZ trim.

Well I need to correct this, I was wrong. The 18's are actually not available on the LS. D'oh!

snawdjj · 08-10-2009, 10:24 AM

Here is a picture of my USB jack, with iPhone cord plugged in.

I’ve had no audio problems with the USB interface (memory stick or iPhone). I’ve loaded about 8gig of MP3’s to the hard drive via a memory stick. No problems at all.

CyberNox · 08-10-2009, 10:23 PM

I've also logged some more time recently playing WMA files stored on my 8 GB flash drive. No problems with it.

nuclear1986 · 08-17-2009, 06:59 PM

Just an FYI. . .

I had the USB Port back-fitted today and it works perfectly with an iPod or thumb drive. It's a little more effort to install than I or my service department had first anticipated. It took them about 5 hours to install, and that includes going through 35 pages of instructions, removing the center console, and re-programming the computer to recognize it.

According to the GM rep who was assigned to me, this was a supplier issue. Most 2010 Equinox's that came off the line in the past month or so do not have the port even though the invoice and the window sticker say it should be included. GM is offering a $75 refund if you don't want it. If you do, I suggest calling the Chevy Customer Service number in the back of the manual and get a case number assigned. GM will then make the parts available for dealer installation.

I'm glad I had it installed. It's a great feature.

CyberNox · 08-17-2009, 07:19 PM

Wow! The USB port is a must-have option for me. Glad I happened to find an early build that had it. I actually would've been kind of ticked if I had ordered one with USB and it came in without it and req'd all that you describe to have it installed.

Tsaiko · 08-17-2009, 08:53 PM

Good to know, thanks. If it's missing on mine, that's five hours the dealer can spend before I pick it up.

It was supposed to be in last Friday.....still waiting......

nuclear1986 · 08-17-2009, 09:16 PM

It was a must-have for me, too. And I was ticked that it didn't have it even though it should have been standard on the 2LT. I didn't notice it until I took the car home.

Thankfully, GM made good on it. My dealer did a careful and neat job -- like it was there from the factory.

08-06-2009, 09:30 PM	#31 (permalink)
BPM 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ohio Drives: 2010 Chevy Equinox 2LT FWD 4CYL Posts: 17	Re: 2010 Equinox USB Port FWIW, I caught a YouTube dealer video yesterday. He was showing the interior of a Nox (LTZ) he just got. Anyway, he opened the center console and you could easily see that the USB port and the plastic around it was white, not black like the original that I had seen in an LTZ. I'm guessing that this means they fixed and/or solved the problem that was there in the first place.

08-06-2009, 10:12 PM	#32 (permalink)
CyberNox 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2009 Drives: 2010 Equinox LTZ w/ 19's, sunroof, & navi Posts: 40	Re: 2010 Equinox USB Port I just watched that video and then compared the jack/port to what's in my LTZ, and it appears to be the exact same thing, except the color of the plastic changed from black to white, as you point out.

08-06-2009, 10:18 PM	#33 (permalink)
CyberNox 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2009 Drives: 2010 Equinox LTZ w/ 19's, sunroof, & navi Posts: 40	Re: 2010 Equinox USB Port And don't you just love it when sales people really know their stuff? Like when he said "this has the LTZ wheels." No it doesn't. You can get those wheels on an LS or LT. The 19" chromes are the only ones that are specific to the LTZ trim.

08-06-2009, 10:36 PM	#35 (permalink)
BPM 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ohio Drives: 2010 Chevy Equinox 2LT FWD 4CYL Posts: 17	Re: 2010 Equinox USB Port Haha! Apparently, that's ALL it has!

08-07-2009, 09:01 PM	#37 (permalink)
BPM 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ohio Drives: 2010 Chevy Equinox 2LT FWD 4CYL Posts: 17	Re: 2010 Equinox USB Port Well, yes and no. That little piece of plastic is one of two things: 1) an "aux in" jack only, or 2) an "aux in" jack AND USB port. Either way, that's where your audio device will play nice with the car. Or not, in some of these cases.

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08-10-2009, 10:23 PM	#41 (permalink)
CyberNox 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2009 Drives: 2010 Equinox LTZ w/ 19's, sunroof, & navi Posts: 40	Re: 2010 Equinox USB Port I've also logged some more time recently playing WMA files stored on my 8 GB flash drive. No problems with it.

08-17-2009, 06:59 PM	#42 (permalink)
nuclear1986 Walking Join Date: Aug 2009 Drives: 2010 Chevy Equinox 2LT Posts: 14	Re: 2010 Equinox USB Port Just an FYI. . . I had the USB Port back-fitted today and it works perfectly with an iPod or thumb drive. It's a little more effort to install than I or my service department had first anticipated. It took them about 5 hours to install, and that includes going through 35 pages of instructions, removing the center console, and re-programming the computer to recognize it. According to the GM rep who was assigned to me, this was a supplier issue. Most 2010 Equinox's that came off the line in the past month or so do not have the port even though the invoice and the window sticker say it should be included. GM is offering a $75 refund if you don't want it. If you do, I suggest calling the Chevy Customer Service number in the back of the manual and get a case number assigned. GM will then make the parts available for dealer installation. I'm glad I had it installed. It's a great feature.

08-17-2009, 07:19 PM	#43 (permalink)
CyberNox 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2009 Drives: 2010 Equinox LTZ w/ 19's, sunroof, & navi Posts: 40	Re: 2010 Equinox USB Port Wow! The USB port is a must-have option for me. Glad I happened to find an early build that had it. I actually would've been kind of ticked if I had ordered one with USB and it came in without it and req'd all that you describe to have it installed.

08-17-2009, 08:53 PM	#44 (permalink)
Tsaiko 1.4 Liter Turbocharged ECOTEC Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 97	Re: 2010 Equinox USB Port Good to know, thanks. If it's missing on mine, that's five hours the dealer can spend before I pick it up. It was supposed to be in last Friday.....still waiting......

08-17-2009, 09:16 PM	#45 (permalink)
nuclear1986 Walking Join Date: Aug 2009 Drives: 2010 Chevy Equinox 2LT Posts: 14	Re: 2010 Equinox USB Port It was a must-have for me, too. And I was ticked that it didn't have it even though it should have been standard on the 2LT. I didn't notice it until I took the car home. Thankfully, GM made good on it. My dealer did a careful and neat job -- like it was there from the factory.

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