Second USB port for Sync
02-18-2010, 11:08 AM
#41
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Check out the link I provided in my post. I've purchased from that company before and everything came quickly.
02-18-2010, 10:50 PM
#43
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The DataPro cable above plus the MonoPrice adapter below ($1.84, link) would get the job done. Discodave: do you think there's adequate space for this adapter plus the USB cable that would plug into it? It would stick out about 2-3" from the Sync box.
02-19-2010, 08:02 AM
#44
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WAIT WAIT!! That adapter's molded plug is too big!
Remember, the USB-Mini plug is recessed inside a wiring harness clip. While 'regular' USB-mini cables have a plug and molded boot on the end that could be whittled down a bit, this one flares out (to accommodate the USB-AF end) too quickly, and I'm afraid whittling that down will get you into componentry too quickly (not sure how much plastic you'd go through before you hit metal).
You may want to get a very short USB-MiniA cable with a small molded plug, to best accommodate the fit.
Sorry for being MIA recently, I've been swamped at work and doing some 12-hours days, so I haven't been posting and replying as much as I'd like to be. But I wanted to make sure I headed this off before anyone bought anything.
Remember, the USB-Mini plug is recessed inside a wiring harness clip. While 'regular' USB-mini cables have a plug and molded boot on the end that could be whittled down a bit, this one flares out (to accommodate the USB-AF end) too quickly, and I'm afraid whittling that down will get you into componentry too quickly (not sure how much plastic you'd go through before you hit metal).
You may want to get a very short USB-MiniA cable with a small molded plug, to best accommodate the fit.
Sorry for being MIA recently, I've been swamped at work and doing some 12-hours days, so I haven't been posting and replying as much as I'd like to be. But I wanted to make sure I headed this off before anyone bought anything.
10-06-2010, 01:42 PM
#46
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I just dug up this old thread about a USB port above the glove box.
If I understand correctly, you say "micro" but the picture is a "mini."
Do you think one of these would do the trick?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/se...es&keyword=usb
Perhaps this one? http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
Thanks.
If I understand correctly, you say "micro" but the picture is a "mini."
Do you think one of these would do the trick?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/se...es&keyword=usb
Perhaps this one? http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
Thanks.
Last edited by bubbajones; 10-06-2010 at 01:46 PM.
10-07-2010, 08:58 AM
#47
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I'm willing to bet it's Mini, not Micro. However, Monoprice has such great prices you could buy both. Your second link looks good. I would try to get one without the Ferrite core as there may not be enough room for it. It shouldn't be needed anyway. Let us know how it goes!
This mini cable looks good
You're also going to need one of these to attach a flash drive, etc.
This mini cable looks good
You're also going to need one of these to attach a flash drive, etc.
11-01-2010, 07:30 AM
#49
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If you used a cable like the one below (link), and dremeled a small square in the glove box, you could make the second USB port look very OEM. You would need to use a second cable to convert USB A to Mini B.
