Willy Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I've been getting used to my new Fiesta over the last few days and can't understand why Ford located the USB / Aux connector by the gear stick. Don't you find that all your cables get in the way and make it look really untidy? Well after doing a bit of searching I discovered that the new sync module has 2 USB connectors on the back so the spare, with a connecting cable can be used else where. With this information I decided to have a look. So far I have located the module and inserted a mini USB cable in the spare socket, it isn't tested yet as I'm at work without all the required connectors. To start you need to locate the sync module, this is found in the passenger side foot well under the glove box. It is covered by a Grey fibre type thing held in by 2 black plastic push in rivets, these can be hard to remove as the center needs to be pulled before the whole thing can be pulled out. Once you've removed the cover you will see the module attached to it. On the back will be an empty mini USB socket where the second cable can be attached. once attached you can then feed the cable where ever you like (in the glove box) hidden out of the way. If you need access to the glove box all you need to do is open it and squeeze the sides in wards and pull down. The whole thing shouldn't take more than 30 minutes to complete. As yet I haven't tested it but understand that when installed and you press the AUX button it will give a choice of USB 1 (the main one below the gear stick) or USB 2. If all goes well and you want to give it a try then you will need the following. 1. A tool to remove the plastic rivets without braking them. 2. A mini USB to FEMALE USB connector (size of your choice) or a mini USB cable with a FEMALE to FEMALE connector. 3. USB stick / HDD / iPod etc. 4. A little bit of patents. I'll update you guys later when I get home of the outcome and add more pictures. N.B. Pictures have been sourced from the Internet and are not my own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bede. Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 By 'Mini USB' do you mean the standard USB you can plug an iPhone into for example? or is it different?Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Mini USB normally used on portable HDDs and some phones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Well that was a wast of my time :( It seams that the second USB isn't active. The Americans have it active but not us brits :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOCA Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Well that was a wast of my time :( It seams that the second USB isn't active. The Americans have it active but not us brits :( It may be possible to get the 2nd port active via a US software update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo20fiesta Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Maybe one of those usb hubs plugged into the 1st port will allow several ports to be available? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_sXe Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Maybe one of those usb hubs plugged into the 1st port will allow several ports to be available? Jim Or could always just unplug the main USB/Aux-In cable and fit his own USB cable in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1g_dav3 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Might be able to get an aux/usb input and plug it in to that (like the one in the tray) for an iPod install that's hidden away completely, if you have an iPod you don't need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 As mentioned above you can unplug the existing USB cable that goes to the port near the gear stick and plug your own in and put it anywhere. I had to do the opposite with mine because i changed the stereo but wanted to use the existing USB port by the gearstick. So i traced the port back and it lead to the control box under the glove box, i unplugged the cable from there and connected it to my after-market stereo and it works perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1g_dav3 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 So 10 points to anyone who can find a wire that plugs in to a micro usb slot, with both a USB and an aux jack on it :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 So 10 points to anyone who can find a wire that plugs in to a micro usb slot, with both a USB and an aux jack on it :P Aux doesn't go to bluetooth module Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Correct ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1g_dav3 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Then if I want to use my iPod I'll have to have the original connection point? Lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Are get a better ipod ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1g_dav3 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I don't think so, quite happy with my 7 year old beaten up iPod that refuses to stop working :P and paid £20 for a cable lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Does the AUX port next to the USB go directly to the stereo then? i dont think i even looked while i had my car apart but i dont recall it going into the wiring loom at the back of the stereo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Yeah you can have mine Dave, I hate it ;) Got it last week and can't understand why it stops playing after each album so back to the trusted HDD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Then if I want to use my iPod I'll have to have the original connection point? Lame. You don't need aux for iPod, USB only works fine if you have latest update installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Does the AUX port next to the USB go directly to the stereo then? i dont think i even looked while i had my car apart but i dont recall it going into the wiring loom at the back of the stereo... It connects to the loom that goes to the stereo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 You don't need aux for iPod, USB only works fine if you have latest update installed. You do if you got an old ipod like my 3rd Gen touch :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnnyH Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 yo, Does the second port charge usb devices? I appreciate you have discovered it is not live to the radio. If it does this may be a neater solution than running the 12v to charge. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 I'll give it a go later and report back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1g_dav3 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Anyone know if you can have an iPod lead with a mini USB instead of the normal USB then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Probably need two cables with a joiner jobby thingy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-A-Female-to-Mini-USB-B-5-Pin-Male-Adapter-Converter-/150730890673?pt=UK_Computing_USB_Cables&hash=item231842ddb1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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