Add MyLink to existing Volt

[slickbrave]

Will it be possible to add MyLink to a Volt that did not come with it? It seems if the ability to communicate with a phone via bluetooth exists, audio streaming would not be a major hurdle, but I could be very wrong.

[dwl]

Unfortunately, GM has stated that a MyLink upgrade will not be offered for any cars that were not built with that option at the factory. It's more complicated than a software upgrade.

[saghost]

Requires hardware changes. If we get to the level of knowledge and tools the VW crowd has, we may someday be able to identify a box/module you need to replace, and firmware updates or settings to change. We aren't close to that level at this time.

So no for now, but maybe in the future.

[ahaer]

All I want is BlueTooth music streaming (A2DP and AVRCP profiles)...

They could (should?) offer that as a software update

[mike1]

All I want is BlueTooth music streaming (A2DP and AVRCP profiles)...

They could (should?) offer that as a software update

Same here, I would love to have A2DP and AVRCP!

[saghost]

All I want is BlueTooth music streaming (A2DP and AVRCP profiles)...

They could (should?) offer that as a software update

If that's all you want, do a search here on the forums. There's a box RIM puts out, I think called something like 'blackberry music adapter' that plugs into the Volt's AUX input that people here have used successfully with a number of different phones...

[David B. Kelting]

So, I guess not all 2012 models have this MyLink thing? I just tried to sign up and I received this error...

"We're sorry, we were unable to find a radio for your VIN. If you have recently purchased your vehicle, please wait at least two weeks before trying again."

[mike1]

If that's all you want, do a search here on the forums. There's a box RIM puts out, I think called something like 'blackberry music adapter' that plugs into the Volt's AUX input that people here have used successfully with a number of different phones...

That does not support AVRCP. AVRCP support would mean that we could use the steering wheel and stereo controls to change the track on the bluetooth audio device. The RIM gateway does give you the audio streaming solution in a very minimal way, but without being able to use the steering wheel controls it leaves much to be desired.

[dwl]

So, I guess not all 2012 models have this MyLink thing? I just tried to sign up and I received this error...

"We're sorry, we were unable to find a radio for your VIN. If you have recently purchased your vehicle, please wait at least two weeks before trying again."

Very very few 2012 Volts have it. MyLink volts haven't started being delivered to customers until a week or two ago. If you don't know if you have it, there's a very very good chance you don't.

[David B. Kelting]

Very very few 2012 Volts have it. MyLink volts haven't started being delivered to customers until a week or two ago. If you don't know if you have it, there's a very very good chance you don't.

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Yes, I'm sure you're correct. Took delivery of my Volt on 3/24/12. I'm not sure why they say "This MyLink content is currently only available on 2012 Equinox, 2012 Volt and the 2013 Malibu Eco" on their webpage.

I was beginning to get excited, thinking that my Volt had yet another surprise for me.