csa1982

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Hey does anyone have a black stock USB radio they are looking to sell? Local or not is fine, thanks.

ericgt79

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i have one but its silver

csa1982

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Thats too bad cause I'd be interested. I've got my stock silver one from my 08, 6 disc with aux but no usb. I'm hoping to find a black 6 disc with usb to replace it with but they seem hard to come by.

ericgt79

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they are few and far between

csa1982

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^^ Yeah tell me about it.

Also from what I've read, I should be looking for an 08+ and it should be the same model i.e premium sound as what I've got. Someone correct me if I'm wrong though.

soundjunky

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I thought the USB radio replaced the 6-disc radio??

I cannot recall ever seeing the two being combined...

@ csa1982 - if you didn't realize it, the black face radios are 2010 only.

csa1982

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No ****, I had heard the GM was only placing black in 2010 but I didn't realize that the USB replaced the multi dice changer. I guess I can see why though, I should still be able to place an 2010 USB into mine though as long as its programmed by the dealer right?

soundjunky

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As far as I have understood yes you can have a 2010 radio work in your car.
the 2009 & 2010 USB radios are exactly the same except for the black face.

If anyone has swapped a black face on an earlier radio, it's only becasue the faceplate has a degree of interchangeability;
as of this time, the only way I am aware of identifying a 2010 Cobalt SS from a 2009 RPD equipped Cobalt SS are the following;

• highrise spoiler = 2009
• any interior other than all 'ebony' = 2009
• Rally Yellow = 2009
• Sport Red Tintcoat* = 2009
• Crystal Red Metallic* = 2010
• black radio face = 2010

* = although I have seen SRTC, I cannot be sure I've seen CRM.

So if it's an RPD equipped, low rise spoiler car with ebony interior - in a colour used on either year, the only remaining way of distinguishing is via the radio.

csa1982

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^^ Well I'm at the dealer today, so while I'm there I'll see what they charge and what their thoughts are on the matter. End of the day I just want to make sure my 08 will take another 08 or up radio before I buy one.

soundjunky

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it will, they should have a flat rate to "unlock" the radio;
all that matters is that the radio can communicate with the BCM.