ZeeJex Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 For me the cable is either too long for the first compartment (pic 1) as the cable interferes with the handbrake. Too short for the third compartment (pic 2) but just right for the middle compartment (pic 3), but it takes up the majority of the space. Where on earth was it designed to sit? I dont know why its annoying me today, it just is =/ Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAR897 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 use the bluetooth feature on the iPhone. Alternatively get an extention cable for both aux and usb, so it can then be cable tied and look as neat.. ill show you what i mean in a few days time when i get my car (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGull Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 It's not designed to fit anywhere - it's not a Fiesta specific cable. Extending the cables is asking for trouble - the signals are encoded to prevent the use of standard usb cables, that'll apply to extensions as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Daz Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I think the whole design and placing of the input ports is terrible. I agree that the Y cable totally in the way however you have it. I also think that because of the placing that the USB ports will wear very quickly, god help people who are buying these cars 5 to 10 years down the line because the AUX inputs just won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJS63 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I find the Y cable annoying too. Using bluetooth isn't really the answer as you don't get track info etc etc (unless I'm not using it correctly??). I'd be interested to know how the extension cable installation goes JAR - not sure if the encoding chip in the Y cable will be affected or not........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeeJex Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Cheers all I seemed to have gotten over my rant last night heh. Cheeky I agree they could have made the USB a little bit more secure, but i can see why they've placed it there. Jar I got an iTouch so bluetooth's not an option but you reminded me i need to setup my new phone today, ummm in fact I'll do that right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAR897 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I find the Y cable annoying too. Using Bluetooth isn't really the answer as you don't get track info etc etc (unless I'm not using it correctly??).I'd be interested to know how the extension cable installation goes JAR - not sure if the encoding chip in the Y cable will be affected or not........ Hey. The encoder in the cable won't be effected as the data is sent via binary from the head unit / phone and decoded/encoded to whatever apple uses (i think its octal still). Basically the extention cables will just extend the encoded or decoded data, with the encoder/decoder still being alive and present :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulworthing Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I was thinking of buying a USB data stick to use in the car to save all those kinda problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andywest2k1 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I just use the usb cable provided with the Ipod (white cable) and just a simple aux cable. Works fine, i run the cables underneath my drivers seat and put the ipod in the cup holder furthest from the headunit. I have to say the USB and AUX input on the new fiesta is in a stupid place. Just about every way of doing it interfears with the handbrake somehow. I think they should have put them in the glovebox or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy09 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I put mine as you have it in pic 3 but just turned on it's side so it doesn't move at all. So it's not annoying me...but then I haven't tried to put a bottle in the cup holders :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus_ST-3 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 They should have made a centre armrest with the USB connection in the storage compartment of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxtrickzxx Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 ive used a usb extension and a long aux cable and fed it into the glovebox(where it should be) by tucking it under the centre console,but what id like to do is find a blanking plate so i could put the extensions into the original sockets then put the plate into its own hole with the cables going back to glovebox then stick the blanking plate in the hole to make it look neat.dont know if you got that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeeJex Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 ive used a usb extension and a long aux cable and fed it into the glovebox(where it should be) by tucking it under the centre console,but what id like to do is find a blanking plate so i could put the extensions into the original sockets then put the plate into its own hole with the cables going back to glovebox then stick the blanking plate in the hole to make it look neat.dont know if you got that! Your post needs more clarity but OMG thats the longest single sentence ive read in my life! Seventy-four words and only one coma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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