USB stopped working a few days ago

Xaeryan · 06-02-2011, 09:20 PM

I've had the occasional issue where the USB drive/stick is no longer detected and you have to reseat it or cycle power to the radio, but recently I tried a different stick to mix things up. It didn't recognize it, so I put the original one back in. Well, needless to say that one doesn't work either now, and it's been a few days with no luck. I tried plugging the stick in directly (without a cable) and still nothing. The light on the stick comes on, but the USB option says Insert Drive each time I select it.
So is there any fuse or reset procedure that I might need to replace or do? Or is it time for a dealer visit?

B50 · 06-03-2011, 05:58 AM

I have the same problem, did you get it resolved

Vorsprung_CJB · 06-03-2011, 11:16 AM

Did you try reformatting the USB stick with your PC? The file system can get corrupted depending when/how they are plugged in and out, especially into non-PC devices where you can't 'eject' them. I would wipe it and recopy your music and then try again.

Xaeryan · 06-03-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Vorsprung_CJB

Did you try reformatting the USB stick with your PC? The file system can get corrupted depending when/how they are plugged in and out, especially into non-PC devices where you can't 'eject' them. I would wipe it and recopy your music and then try again.

I think that's a good idea and I'll give it a shot tonight and post results. Just strange that both sticks would have the same issue, although I guess stranger things have happened.

Xaeryan · 06-03-2011, 11:38 PM

Formatted a few sticks and added music - no go. :-(

Gray67 · 06-04-2011, 05:03 PM

wouldn't this be covered under warranty?

Blader · 06-04-2011, 05:38 PM

Had mine replaced under warranty.

siegester · 08-29-2011, 08:13 PM

Ugh, mine did this today. It charges my phone still, but won't play music from my phone or any USB stick :-/

Does anyone know what the dealer replaced when they got theirs fixed, or if there is a fuse to check?

2totalled2months · 12-20-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Xaeryan

I've had the occasional issue where the USB drive/stick is no longer detected and you have to reseat it or cycle power to the radio, but recently I tried a different stick to mix things up. It didn't recognize it, so I put the original one back in. Well, needless to say that one doesn't work either now, and it's been a few days with no luck. I tried plugging the stick in directly (without a cable) and still nothing. The light on the stick comes on, but the USB option says Insert Drive each time I select it.
So is there any fuse or reset procedure that I might need to replace or do? Or is it time for a dealer visit?

I had the same problem,,well still kinda do, I was using a PNY USB and it wouldn't detect, exchanged it for a scan disk USB, same content on it, now it sees it and plays just fine,,go figure, try swapping brands, maybe how they seat in the port.

cdde323 · 12-20-2012, 11:20 AM

USB ports/contacts surfaces have a certain amount of friction which will degrade the connection after so much of the ol' in, out... in, out. Power is going to be the last to degrade as it doesn't require a lot of integrity in the connection. New ports are about $50 and are relatively easy to swap.

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Xaeryan Lieutenant 38 Rep 566 Posts Drives: Sideways mostly Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hazleton, PA iTrader: (4)	USB stopped working a few days ago I've had the occasional issue where the USB drive/stick is no longer detected and you have to reseat it or cycle power to the radio, but recently I tried a different stick to mix things up. It didn't recognize it, so I put the original one back in. Well, needless to say that one doesn't work either now, and it's been a few days with no luck. I tried plugging the stick in directly (without a cable) and still nothing. The light on the stick comes on, but the USB option says Insert Drive each time I select it. So is there any fuse or reset procedure that I might need to replace or do? Or is it time for a dealer visit? __________________ 2014 SCCA Solo - Modifications by Class listing
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Vorsprung_CJB Private 8 Rep 97 Posts Drives: AW 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (1)	Did you try reformatting the USB stick with your PC? The file system can get corrupted depending when/how they are plugged in and out, especially into non-PC devices where you can't 'eject' them. I would wipe it and recopy your music and then try again.
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Xaeryan Lieutenant 38 Rep 566 Posts Drives: Sideways mostly Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hazleton, PA iTrader: (4)	Formatted a few sticks and added music - no go. :-( __________________ 2014 SCCA Solo - Modifications by Class listing
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cdde323 some dude 0 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (1)	USB ports/contacts surfaces have a certain amount of friction which will degrade the connection after so much of the ol' in, out... in, out. Power is going to be the last to degrade as it doesn't require a lot of integrity in the connection. New ports are about $50 and are relatively easy to swap. __________________ /Craig
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