Front USB ports not working

Jul 28, 2022
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Hi,

Wondering if anyone could help

My apple car play kept disconnecting so i replaced the cable and now neither of the USB ports are working - carplay won't connect nor will my phone charge

I've checked the manual for fuse locations however it only mentions a rear USB port which I dont have

Has this happened to anyone else?

I drive a Seat Leon FR Technology 2017
 

SRGTD

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Faulty cable perhaps?

There’ve been a number of instances reported on various forums over the years of replacement non-genuine lightning cables not working, especially cheap cables bought from some of the well known online auction sites.
 
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Faulty cable perhaps?

There’ve been a number of instances reported on various forums over the years of replacement non-genuine lightning cables not working, especially cheap cables bought from some of the well known online auction sites.
I have had a look at other forums but cant seem to see anythign that matches, both cables work when attached to a plug adaptor and plugged in to a socket. I feel like the problem is with the actual USB ports
 

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I have had a look at other forums but cant seem to see anythign that matches, both cables work when attached to a plug adaptor and plugged in to a socket. I feel like the problem is with the actual USB ports
Hi,

Have you tried the old cable and see if it still works (if intermittently?)

The reason I ask is @SRGTD is right, although you may of not found anything, its a common fault for cables to be supplied that will work as a charger, but not for data (ie CarPlay)
 
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I'm having this very same issue, I have tried 3 different cables, they don't even get power from USB 1 at the moment, in usb 2 they get small amounts of power but will not connect, then on a good day usb 1 will work fine for 20 minutes, then cut out and not reconnect again for the entire day.
 

missmouse

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Ive just tried plugging my dashcam to my front ports & it only will send signal to the image display! No power output to power the actual dashcam!
Anyone any ideas?
Just got car! 2019 cupra290
thanks
 

missmouse

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Success! After a quick search I discovered this is a common thing on many cars. What has to be done is either change your cable to a power only USB or as I did, just modify the cable by cutting the data wires within the cable. All working perfectly now!
 
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