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10-09-2012, 01:15 AM | #15 | |
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10-09-2012, 08:00 AM | #16 | |
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A dealer should be able to get you the part using the radio part number PT546-00120
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10-09-2012, 10:31 PM | #17 |
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if your phone isn't charging, its the device, not the port. All USB's are 5 volts. So its not "voltage"; there is a current specification to USB ports, this is standard for all USB ports. So, assuming the USB port in the vehicle is held to spec (99.9% are), the port itself isn't the problem.
Otherwise, it depends if the device you have needs to "talk" to something to allow it to charge. Often with iPods/iPhones, these are directly supported by radio/head unit manufactures (due to their large % of the smartphone / mp3 player market). Other brands may not be supported. Depending if those other brands require some sort of communication with the host devices would determine if it charges or not. Tho, keep in mind that when you plug your device via USB into a wall outlet charger, there is no "communication", so likely if your device isn't charging in the vehicle, the device may need to see either (1) its propriety USB communication (say to a supported host or to your computer running the device's program) or (2) no communication at all (wall outlet charger). So if there is some unrecognized communication going on, it likely doesn't allow charging under this condition. Also, regarding running USB extension cables (to the trunk), per the USB standard, the maximum cable length is specified at 2-5 meters. The radio to trunk distance is easily +2 meters, so I would consider getting a USB repeater cable, rather than just a long USB cable. This has an extra module on the end that amplifies the USB signal so it can travel the longer distance. I would recommend this, because if your like me and appreciate quality music, you don't want to just chain a few USB cables together to reach to the device in the trunk and compromise the connection quality of the music. Source: I'm an electrical engineer. If there's any electrical related questions please feel free to ask me. |
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There are also some devices that require specific chargers or won't charge at all. For example, I have a Magellan GPS that has a USB connector but will only charge with it's specific charger. Obviousy this intentional on the part of the manufacturer, but I had to really dig through the manual to discover that tidbit. It was not stated anywhere on the published specs, where it stated only listed the charge port as a "USB Connector".
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From reading other posts it sounds like a whole lot of power isn't going to the USB to begin with so if splitting were to be done it would need to be done with a USB hub and ideally would need to be a powered one. I'm going to be searching around to see if I can find a DC-powered hub to patch into the electrical system. That would ideally work better for not only splitting it but pushing more power to the devices to charge them... whether or not the HU will recognize it is another story though... this: http://store.mp3car.com/ProductDetai...FdKd4AodC3AAkw pricey though Last edited by zenoran; 11-08-2012 at 12:42 PM. |
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11-10-2012, 03:13 PM | #21 | |
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"You cannot connect a USB portable audio player/USB memory to this unit via a USB hub."
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Still need a good way to charge phone though. Thinking a power inverter in the glove box too |
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Yes, exactly...USB spec is 500-900mA, but 5A for charging devices, like you ipod wall charger...this is the major difference. And about USB cable length, you are exactly correct (and taking it another level ) |
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