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Media - USB problem
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I think you may be correct - I had just the same random intermittent problem with the USB input on my previous car, a Vauxhall Insignia. I used to have to unplug the USB memory stick and then plug it in again for it be seen again by the media system. I tried several USB memory sticks, and they all did the same thing. If I remember correctly, my old iPod Classic, using the same (and only) USB socket on my Vauxhall Insignia, also randomly failed to be seen by the media system.
Thanks to all who have responded for some very interesting comment on what is obviously a fairly widespread issue.
I think I will have a go at loading music onto an SD card as that seems a more reliable method.
Incidentally, I mentioned this issue to a mate with a Ford Mondeo and he has had the same stick plugged in for 4 years with no problem at all.
I think I will have a go at loading music onto an SD card as that seems a more reliable method.
Incidentally, I mentioned this issue to a mate with a Ford Mondeo and he has had the same stick plugged in for 4 years with no problem at all.
So, loaded up an SD card and so far working ok for just over a week. (On one occasion the display said "No media installed" on switching on but then recognised the card.)
That seems to depend on how fast you start the car - if I switch ignition on and allow glow plug light to go out before starting - no probs.
If car is already warm and I crack her straight up - I occasionally get the "no media installed" for a few secs.
Ah ok, cool. The reason for the doubt was that on all of the demo cars I had tried they only ever had the ipod cable in the glove box.
With my car I only found the usb cable, I asked the dealers about the ipod one and they went off and found one without a question. I expected them to swap it for the usb one i had but they just gave it to me.
With my car I only found the usb cable, I asked the dealers about the ipod one and they went off and found one without a question. I expected them to swap it for the usb one i had but they just gave it to me.
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Same issue here. I opted to go the SD card route and all is well again.
Although, if you do need to use the USB adapter I also found that if you don't actually switch off the head unit with the power button, i.e., just let it go off when you take the key out of the ignition, the USB remains live, and this solves the problem.
Rebooting the head unit by holding the power button for 15-20 seconds also remounts the USB.
Although, if you do need to use the USB adapter I also found that if you don't actually switch off the head unit with the power button, i.e., just let it go off when you take the key out of the ignition, the USB remains live, and this solves the problem.
Rebooting the head unit by holding the power button for 15-20 seconds also remounts the USB.
I seem to remember reading somewhere that the largest size USB Memory stick or SD Card you should use is 32Gb, can anyone confirm. My preference would be 64GB if possible? Also, is it still the consensus that using an SD card rather than a USB stick leads to less glitches?
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