2ND USB Port on SYNC
Junior User
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Camas WA
I saw that angle thing, bwindell... hoping the cable I bought is going to fit in without me needing to shave the housing down any. I ultimately want to do the same as you, with mounting a port in the console, but for now, I am going to be more than happy storing mine away in the glovebox... It, too, can be locked, and gets much less use than the console.
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2010
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That works well. Right now reasonably priced 16GB sticks are readily available at Costco. I have a lot more mucic on the iPod then 16GB though.
But, in the long run it just might be easier to have a few sticks to choose from.
I tried this adapter today - works fine in the second slot.
Amazon.com: USB 2.0 Type A to Mini USB 5-Pin Type B Female / Male Adapter: Electronics
But, in the long run it just might be easier to have a few sticks to choose from.
I tried this adapter today - works fine in the second slot.
Amazon.com: USB 2.0 Type A to Mini USB 5-Pin Type B Female / Male Adapter: Electronics
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: San Jose, CA
you can, but an Ipod or separate USB stick is much easier to use and manage!
I've never tried loading mp3's into the sync unit. Seems like it'll only rip original disks... Regardless, I stopped bothering with it after hooking up my Ipod.
I've never tried loading mp3's into the sync unit. Seems like it'll only rip original disks... Regardless, I stopped bothering with it after hooking up my Ipod.
More Turbo
Joined: Feb 2011
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Will do, bwin... the cable will be here tomorrow.
I saw that... but assumed the housing wouldn't allow it to fit in the slot properly... Glad to know it fits, so if this cable end is too chunky to fit, I will get one of these.
The gender changer adapter I had to get... that was a penny, also... plus 4.99 shipping. Thought that was kinda funny. It still hasn't shipped yet, so I may just cancel it and go with the adapter you put up.
I tried this adapter today - works fine in the second slot.
Amazon.com: USB 2.0 Type A to Mini USB 5-Pin Type B Female / Male Adapter: Electronics
Amazon.com: USB 2.0 Type A to Mini USB 5-Pin Type B Female / Male Adapter: Electronics
The gender changer adapter I had to get... that was a penny, also... plus 4.99 shipping. Thought that was kinda funny. It still hasn't shipped yet, so I may just cancel it and go with the adapter you put up.
More Turbo
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I just remembered... I have a bunch of extra USB mini-B to USB A cables from all of the Western Digital MyBooks... Just plugged one in and I'm ready to go... just need the elusive gender changer... which STILL hasn't shipped yet.
Junior User
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That works well. Right now reasonably priced 16GB sticks are readily available at Costco. I have a lot more mucic on the iPod then 16GB though.
But, in the long run it just might be easier to have a few sticks to choose from.
I tried this adapter today - works fine in the second slot.
Amazon.com: USB 2.0 Type A to Mini USB 5-Pin Type B Female / Male Adapter: Electronics
But, in the long run it just might be easier to have a few sticks to choose from.
I tried this adapter today - works fine in the second slot.
Amazon.com: USB 2.0 Type A to Mini USB 5-Pin Type B Female / Male Adapter: Electronics
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Cargo Master
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At least with this system, when I hit enough bumps that it causes a problem the SYNC just stops and displays USB device not connected.
Give it a few seconds (stop the bumps) and touch the device button a few times and the iPod comes right back online at the place it took a nap.
Which is an improvement over the way it worked on my motorcycle. When it stopped on the bike it locked up and would need a hard rest.
Which by the way if you ever need to do that there are 2 ways to accomplish that.
1) let it stay locked until the battery goes dead
or
2)Set the “Hold” switch to On, set it back to Off, press and hold the “Menu” and Center buttons for a few seconds until it resets.
Cargo Master
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And it has blue tooth, which is a plus since the bike radio supports that.
More Turbo
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Not necessarily. I tried a hub. The Sync lady laughed at me. Would be very cool to have a collection on several USB drives and keep them all plugged in. The USB ports are nice for that reason... I've got two 16 giggers loaded in now, with a variety of stuff. Only problem is remember what is on them.
Wires drive me insane... so if I can find a hub that works with Sync, I'd be all over it... but it needs to fit in the glovebox, or I need to wire it into the console... don't want/need any wires showing.
You've inspired me to try another USB hub. Will report back a brand and model if I find out.
Wires drive me insane... so if I can find a hub that works with Sync, I'd be all over it... but it needs to fit in the glovebox, or I need to wire it into the console... don't want/need any wires showing.
You've inspired me to try another USB hub. Will report back a brand and model if I find out.