Question about USB interface (Option 6FL)

InsanePineapple · 02-09-2011, 12:34 AM

Looks like it's in the center console. Can you still close the cover if you have a USB flash drive inserted?

Legion5 · 02-09-2011, 12:35 AM

depends on the flash drive

InsanePineapple · 02-09-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Legion5

depends on the flash drive

How about this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Hi-sp...=2FDAVVFS58K4Q

Deltari09 · 02-09-2011, 02:14 AM

probably, but just in case i'd get one of these badboys for your car music, and get like a 32gb for regular use. xD

REALLY mini thumb drive
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Swivel-Att...7239188&sr=8-1

Edit: And by small, I mean it's smaller than my SD card.

skate0518 · 02-09-2011, 02:21 AM

Just use the one BMW give new owners for free, it super tiny and has 2GB ...

bimmercontrol · 02-09-2011, 02:39 AM

i have this one, might be the same size and fits fine:

amullo · 02-09-2011, 02:50 AM

The DataTraveller fits fine, thats what i have.

If you have a bigger/taller one, just get a USB extension wire..

GenePoole · 02-09-2011, 08:09 AM

I have a fairly long stick by today's standards, but it fits fine:

JohnSprm69 · 02-09-2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deltari09

probably, but just in case i'd get one of these badboys for your car music, and get like a 32gb for regular use. xD

REALLY mini thumb drive
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Swivel-Att...7239188&sr=8-1

Edit: And by small, I mean it's smaller than my SD card.

+1

The_DDub · 02-09-2011, 09:51 AM

When I ran a USB drive in my 6FL, I used a 1' USB extension cable shown here:

http://www.centralcomputers.com/comm...ssxeuaana1.htm

InsanePineapple · 02-09-2011, 09:57 AM

Well, bought a 6" extension just to be safe

dbondmelo08 · 12-22-2011, 12:44 PM

I'm having an issue where my audio will work and then after about 5 mins it cuts out and goes back to the radio... Anyone ever see that?

JimVR4 · 12-22-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dbondmelo08

I'm having an issue where my audio will work and then after about 5 mins it cuts out and goes back to the radio... Anyone ever see that?

This is a known issue. Do a search for SIB 653007 "iPod mode is switching to FM mode)

The solution is supposed to be reprogramming the car.

krhodes1 · 12-22-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by morfinx

Well, bought a 6" extension just to be safe

I did the same - that USB port is in the most awkward possible spot. I found I could not readily swap drives while sitting in the seat. The extension cable makes it much, much easier.

Much as I love the way BMWs drive, sometimes they don't think about these little details nearly enough. Would have made FAR more sense to put the usb port at the front of the console. This location was obviously decided on by the same beer-swilling engineer who located the front power point above the passengers left foot. Probably the same guy who decided on the fuse box location too.

dbondmelo08 · 12-22-2011, 03:06 PM

thanks

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