WTF...anyone else use the USB Socket to Play MP3 Music? - Page 5

ember1205 · 03-10-2021, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kemo Savy

OK I reformatted it to NTFS...it worked fine for about 3 days then it was hit or miss but less so, plus this time at least it seemed always see the drive but this time just not see the music. I didn't pull it out to reset it, but the next day I played it and it works. So NTFS works just better but not 100% dependable. Anyone know a 100% fix.

I don't believe the problem is the filesystem for you now... I believe it's more of an issue with how the system initializes and recognizes SD Cards / USB Drives. "Hit or miss" is about the best I've ever gotten with any of these systems.

Kemo Savy · 03-10-2021, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The Maverick

A nice looking option. Have you posted a DIY on the swap?

By the way, I have those same compartment inserts, but with the white accent line that glows in the dark.

On the subject of USB flash drives, I was using a tiny 32mb Sandisk drive in my '16 1LT. Occasionally the drive was not recognized at startup in the '16, and I would have to unplug it and plug it back in to get it to work. After reading this thread I figured I'd try a different USB drive for my '21 3LT. Only a couple days in, but so far this one has been working for me:

https:/www.amazon.com/dp/B077VXV323/

Both my old and new Sandisk drives were FAT32 formatted, by the way.

The nice surprise that came out of setting up a new flash drive is that I discovered my '21 does not have the 5,000 mp3 file limit that the '16 1LT did. I'll have to update my playlists!

Bad link.

ember1205 · 03-10-2021, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kemo Savy

So its the cars USB drive and not the formatting of the stick? If so sounds like a warranty issue.

Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, not half-a$$ programming standards that weren't met.

ember1205 · 03-10-2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Kemo Savy

Bad link.

Here's the working one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077VXV323/

FWIW, I wouldn't use that flash drive if my life depended on it... I have too many problems with those SanDisk drives failing for no reason.

JSH · 03-10-2021, 12:07 PM

Yes, I use an Ipod

Kemo Savy · 03-10-2021, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

Here's the working one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077VXV323/

FWIW, I wouldn't use that flash drive if my life depended on it... I have too many problems with those SanDisk drives failing for no reason.

Which shorty sticks work in our cars 100%?

ember1205 · 03-10-2021, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kemo Savy

Which shorty sticks work in our cars 100%?

Any. The problem isn't the flash drives, it's the car.

Kemo Savy · 03-10-2021, 06:07 PM

I guess I'll just wait for another Microsoft Windows95 update to fix this.

Fraxum · 03-11-2021, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

I don't believe the problem is the filesystem for you now... I believe it's more of an issue with how the system initializes and recognizes SD Cards / USB Drives. .

Agreed even in my 2020 I have this problem at times. It was the same in my 2016 and 2018.

My wish would be to make the usb ports more accessible. What is wrong with one on the dash or in the glove compartment? You cannot mess with these ports while driving to reset the usb. The Camaro is a bit of an ergonomic mess. But it is so much fun to drive it makes you forget and appreciate why you bought this car.

JCunningham · 03-12-2021, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Kemo Savy

I was using a standardard length drive before, cant remember the brand. Had the same issue then went with this compact one. Same issue.
https://www.staples.com/sandisk-sdcz...YaAqmTEALw_wcB

i have a HP drive this size. it overheats. Gets hot enough to burn your fingers. mylink has always been buggy

ctrlz · 03-12-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

i have a HP drive this size. it overheats. Gets hot enough to burn your fingers.

My Samsung bar gets warm, but never hot. All metal case on that one.

craigss50 · 03-12-2021, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

Here's the working one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077VXV323/

FWIW, I wouldn't use that flash drive if my life depended on it... I have too many problems with those SanDisk drives failing for no reason.

or https://www.ebay.com/itm/SanDisk-CZ4...oAAOSwbhFfjAN9

Less expensive and no tax.

ember1205 · 03-12-2021, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by craigss50

or https://www.ebay.com/itm/SanDisk-CZ4...oAAOSwbhFfjAN9

Less expensive and no tax.

Sales tax on eBay items is dependent on the state you're shipping to. Here in CT, I still pay sales tax.

craigss50 · 03-12-2021, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

Sales tax on eBay items is dependent on the state you're shipping to. Here in CT, I still pay sales tax.

Here in heavens waiting room no sales tax unless seller has a presence in the state.

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