A_Jobson Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Hi there, I've just upgraded my centre console to the arm rest version. I have a 2010 Ford Focus Sport, 1.6TDCI. The USB connection from the car appears to be a mini USB connector, but the new console has a USB looking type connector, but it's slightly smaller than standard USB. Does anyone have any idea if an adapted is available to go from the micro, to whatever is in the console? I've attached pictures to show the difference. Thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 that's a mini usb, not a micro, just buy a wee cable to convert. itll be something like 2 quid from fleebay, no point on earth spending a lot on it. if I have got your meaning correct you will need a female Mini USB to male USB type A something like http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-USB-B-5Pin-to-USB-2-0-Standard-Convertor-Adapter-Female-Mini-B-Male-USB-A-/182006764111?hash=item2a6072d24f:g:lKcAAOSwXshWq3mZ you will just need to secure it in place with some PVC tape or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Jobson Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 It just seems as though a standard USB won't fit into that connector, it's a little bit too small. Could it be anything else? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW1982 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 The grey connector is a Ford specific connector that is not compatible with standard USB connectors. The black connector is also a Ford specific connector but this one is also compatible with mini USB. In about the second half of 2009 Ford the USB cables and connectors. There is no adapter cable to solve this problem so you either have to buy a new USB cable with the correct connector (which is pretty expensive) or you have to connect both cables yourself using generic USB connectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Jobson Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Thanks for that, I was really hoping that wouldn't be the case though! How would I connect them using generic USB connectors? I'm sure Ford do this just to make our lives difficult [emoji36] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 buy the adaptor I posted, plug that male USB A plug in to the socket, in then plug the Mini USB plug in to the adaptor, only thing you will need to look at is how to make it all stable. ideally you would find a wee cable to do the job but I had a look and there isn't any premade, of course you can easily make one if your ok with a soldering iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Jobson Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 I finally got around to purchasing and attempting to fit the adapter Dee_82 suggested, but it doesn't fit. As JW1982 mentioned, it seems as though I'll need a male USB Ford connector to fit the console connection, as that end on the adapter or any USB cable doesn't fit...it seems as though the Ford type is a few mm smaller, compared to the standard USB metal surround :( Any ideas? I can't seem to find such a thing anywhere! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 I think you need this cable- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162205996977 Sent from my SM-G930F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Correction to above, on looking at the connections I was incorrect on my first cable. I'm pretty sure it's this one you need- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Ford-Dashboard-USB-Wire-Cable-1802773/162205867998?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D39801%26meid%3Dfe0587a9fb2d4c71908884df850d1cbe%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D162206127693 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Jobson Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 Ahh brilliant! I just wasn't sure about that as it doesn't say if the Ford connector is male or not, but is it safe to say it is? :D Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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