USB Port

[Inner_Chaos]

Hi,

Just wanted to ask a quick question about the USB port please as I'm considering oredering it on me new 1.4 Ibiza SC Sport. Do the USB and aux port have some kind of cover like the Leon's or are they always open (and if so won't the dust affect them)? If someone could post a picture of the usb port without anything attached i'd appreciate it as I couldn't find any online.

Thanks

 

[Lex 696]

They are not covered.

Heres a pic i took recently so you can see where they are situated

dust will not be a problem with normal car use i am quite sure

 

[Lex 696]

and in any case, if you're speccing them then you'd be using them right

 

[The poloman]

They are nicely tucked away from view, took me a while to find where it was when i first got my car

Would reccomend getting it because then you can control the ipod through the radio or use a USB stick for music.

(after buying a cradle)

 

[Inner_Chaos]

Thanks for your replies Yes i'll be using them though I wanted it mostly to use with my usb stick (i'm old school and don't have an ipod ;p).

Do the ports though feel a bit 'tacked on' or do they go nicely with the design of the centre console as from the picture the aux port looks a bit out of place?

Thanks again

 

[STPCG]

Can you retro fit the usb adapter if one doesn't come with the car and has anyone done it? I have a 320GB HD to stick in but the car only has a Aux plug. Sorry if this is noddy but we havent picked up the car yet so haven't had a good look yet. I understand that the stereo's are all the same so was hopeing to just plug a lead into the back and position it somewhere.

cheers

 

[markmeus]

Thanks for your replies Yes i'll be using them though I wanted it mostly to use with my usb stick (i'm old school and don't have an ipod ;p).

Do the ports though feel a bit 'tacked on' or do they go nicely with the design of the centre console as from the picture the aux port looks a bit out of place?

Thanks again

I wouldn't say they're as integrated design wise as the ones you'd get in a facelift Leon but basically when sitting in the car you can't see the ports - they're right in under the centre console.

Can you retro fit the usb adapter if one doesn't come with the car and has anyone done it? I have a 320GB HD to stick in but the car only has a Aux plug. Sorry if this is noddy but we havent picked up the car yet so haven't had a good look yet. I understand that the stereo's are all the same so was hopeing to just plug a lead into the back and position it somewhere.

cheers

Cant be retrofitted - though you could get an aftermarket kit from dension, though I don't think it's functions as well as the factory fitted option.

 

[The poloman]

Hey mark I'm the guy who sold you the cradle on eBay recognised your name.

 

[markmeus]

Aha - thanks again for that - came this morning and works perfectly

 

[The poloman]

Sweeeet, even I'm amazed at that delivery time. Glad it works ok

 

[moomog]

Can you retro fit the usb adapter if one doesn't come with the car and has anyone done it? I have a 320GB HD to stick in but the car only has a Aux plug. Sorry if this is noddy but we havent picked up the car yet so haven't had a good look yet. I understand that the stereo's are all the same so was hopeing to just plug a lead into the back and position it somewhere.

cheers

When I ordered my car I paid for the usb and it came without it! Was told by yhe salesamn that it could be retro fitted but all they did was fit the Dension unit which is a wire coming from behind the console with an iPod connector on it. Anyway I put in writing that I was rejecting my car as it does not meet spec and they are trying to get a work around with SEAT to retro fit a usb. If nothing comes of this I will be pushing on for a new car.

 

[nightflight]

I dont see why retro-fitting the original USB is such a hard job?
All it'll be is a different piece of plastic in the centre console containing the usb port and aux-in socket, the usb box of tricks round the back of the headunit with the wiring to go to the usb/aux-in points. and if you wanted to be fussy, a blanking plate for the standard aux in socket, though that can be covered by the flap and left alone.

 

[tkmking]

I dont see why retro-fitting the original USB is such a hard job?

I agree!

However, I went for the dension kit and it works as well as I could have hoped for - nicely tucked away in th glove box, all the info comes up on screen, can use the steering controls and browse songs, artists, playlisys etc

 

[techie]

I dont see why retro-fitting the original USB is such a hard job?
All it'll be is a different piece of plastic in the centre console containing the usb port and aux-in socket, the usb box of tricks round the back of the headunit with the wiring to go to the usb/aux-in points. and if you wanted to be fussy, a blanking plate for the standard aux in socket, though that can be covered by the flap and left alone.

If you want to do it factory not so.

I took one apart (think I still have the photos) and the control unit sits above where the port is, its a complete new panel that is screwed in after cutting the bottom of the dash out. And the control unit was over 250 quid when I checked.

 

[WJs]

I agree!

However, I went for the dension kit and it works as well as I could have hoped for - nicely tucked away in th glove box, all the info comes up on screen, can use the steering controls and browse songs, artists, playlisys etc

Which version did you get? or have a link?

 

[techie]

A few pics of the components for the factory set up..

The set up fitted as you expect

Removed as a unit

Control unit mounted

Control unit itself

Housing info

Connector

Mounting aperture

 

[Inner_Chaos]

Thanks for the images looks better than i thought it would

 

[Lex 696]

nice pics techie. i dont suppose you have any of the back of the headunit with the power figures (RMS). I would take mine out but i dont have a torx set and in cyprus diy shop they want €35!

 

[tkmking]

Which version did you get? or have a link?

I went for just the ipod connector (100) I think as I only use my ipod...though I believe the 300 has usb compatibility

 

[WJs]

I went for just the ipod connector (100) I think as I only use my ipod...though I believe the 300 has usb compatibility

Ah same, thanks. Gonna have a look at it. Did you install it yourself or let the dealer do it?