USB extension cord doesn't work

[Caper]

I use the USB flashdrive in the picture connected to the Maverick to play music. When installed it sticks out quite a bit and I am concerned it will get bumped at some time and damage the socket permanently.

I bought the 12" long cord in the picture so that I could place the USB flashdrive out of harms way. The flash drive works fine on its own when connected to the Maverick and the cable and flashdrive also work fine when connected to my laptop. When the two are connected to the Maverick it doesn't recognize it. My understanding is that the cable and flash drive are both USB 3.0.

Anyone know why this isn't working?

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[LDProductions]

It's probably a cheap cable that isn't capable of transferring data at the necessary speed and/or not making perfect contact with the flash drive or the port. We went through probably four cables in my wife's Escape before finding one that worked. I'd check to see what's available from the hobby/professional level electronics retailers like B&H Photo.

 

[Caper]

It's probably a cheap cable that isn't capable of transferring data at the necessary speed and/or not making perfect contact with the flash drive or the port. We went through probably four cables in my wife's Escape before finding one that worked. I'd check to see what's available from the hobby/professional level electronics retailers like B&H Photo.

It all works when connected to sources other than the truck. It would seem there is something on the truck side of things.

 

[TacoHolder]

There isn't enough power being sent to your flash drive when using the extension cable. Likely a combination of the total power available from the USB port and the drop off caused by the cable. USB connections can be sensitive to cable length.

 

[LDProductions]

It all works when connected to sources other than the truck. It would seem there is something on the truck side of things.

That's what I thought when we were trialing different cables in the Escape. Everything would work when connected to a laptop, but not when connected to the vehicle. The cable that ended up working had a much tighter fit in the port in the vehicle than the others did. Seems that there's a fairly wide tolerance range on the cables that causes some issues. Not sure if it's strictly that the metal on metal connection is more secure, or if the contacts are higher quality, but I would try a couple more cables.

There isn't enough power being sent to your flash drive when using the extension cable. Likely a combination of the total power available from the USB port and the drop off caused by the cable.

Right, and that could be a result of cheaper materials in the cable itself and a more expensive cable may have better power/data transfer capability.

Essentially not all USB cables are created equally.

 

[Brian_J]

Did I miss it? We’re you plugged into the front seat or back seat USB ports?

 

[Edge Haley]

Not confirmed but someone on this board said the back seat USB plug is only for charging not audio.

 

[Caper]

I was using the the front port. I should have made that more clear. You are correct in that the rear port is only for charging.

 

[Mabcim]

Try a USB 2.0 cable.
You do not need 3.0 speeds for audio, only transferring large files quickly.
3.0 is still problematic on some PCs. When we have customers with this kind of issue (we make USB scanners), we have them use a 2.0 cable. Works every time.
While your USB drive has a 3.0 port, it is fully compatible with 2.0

 

[Rojo]

They make a lot of USB C accessories now, I've so far ran into a few issues where data only flows one way with some USB C cables, so make sure to read the description well if you go that route. Also, might I suggest one of these USB C Flash Drive. It's really small, to the point I attached a lanyard to it because I was afraid of losing it. It has normal USB 3.0 on one end and USB C on the other end. The USB C end also transfers data super fast.

 

[scyntaxx]

Try this. These are SUPER CHEAP now. They look like a wireless mouse dongle but they are actually usb flash drives. They sit almost flush. My suggestion is to stick with 64gb or less....and also stick with the usb 2.0 variant if possible. The usb 3.0 model heats up after extended use. The 2.0 is the one in the picture.....3.0 sandisk cruzr fit has a completely different look.

 

[abjbrtd]

I use the USB flashdrive in the picture connected to the Maverick to play music. When installed it sticks out quite a bit and I am concerned it will get bumped at some time and damage the socket permanently.

I bought the 12" long cord in the picture so that I could place the USB flashdrive out of harms way. The flash drive works fine on its own when connected to the Maverick and the cable and flashdrive also work fine when connected to my laptop. When the two are connected to the Maverick it doesn't recognize it. My understanding is that the cable and flash drive are both USB 3.0.

Anyone know why this isn't working?

Could you post a picture plugged into your Maverick?

Is this the cable you have?

 

[Caper]

Try this. These are SUPER CHEAP now. They look like a wireless mouse dongle but they are actually usb flash drives. They sit almost flush. My suggestion is to stick with 64gb or less....and also stick with the usb 2.0 variant if possible. The usb 3.0 model heats up after extended use. The 2.0 is the one in the picture.....3.0 sandisk cruzr fit has a completely different look.

This looks like the best solution. Follow old adage K.I.S.S (keep it simple stupid). I would have gone this way in the first place had I known I could get a flashdrive that small. It is also overall cheaper..

It will be on my next online order.

 

[Caper]

Could you post a picture plugged into your Maverick?

Is this the cable you have?

The cable and FD in the photo are what I am using.
I probably won't take a picture in the Maverick but as you can see from the measuring square that FD is about 2.5 inches long so it eventually would get bumped from the socket.

The smaller size drive discussed above is the best option going forward.

 

[Snax]

Try this. These are SUPER CHEAP now. They look like a wireless mouse dongle but they are actually usb flash drives. They sit almost flush. My suggestion is to stick with 64gb or less....and also stick with the usb 2.0 variant if possible. The usb 3.0 model heats up after extended use. The 2.0 is the one in the picture.....3.0 sandisk cruzr fit has a completely different look.

I've been using that drive in my cars for a few years. Work great in all of them, including my Maverick. It's tiny, so be careful not to lose it!

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