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gary.smedley

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Hey everyone. Back when I had my Ford there was a way to connect an external HD to the back of the head unit and I ran the cord to my center console or glovebox. Is there anyway to do something like this in our trucks? TIA.

 

 

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bndawgs Senior Enthusiast

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Do you have any USB inputs? You can use that to connect one. I believe you need to format it to FAT32 and it can't have any type of security software on it.

 

I ended up just getting a small micro usb flash drive that i keep plugged into a usb port in the center console.

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Do you have any USB inputs? You can use that to connect one. I believe you need to format it to FAT32 and it can't have any type of security software on it.

 

I ended up just getting a small micro usb flash drive that i keep plugged into a usb port in the center console.

Thanks. I'm an idiot and didn't even realize I had 2 more ports in the center console. I just hate seeing wires everywhere that's why I didn't want to use the dash one.

 

 

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bndawgs Senior Enthusiast

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I would just opt for a micro usb flash drive.

 

This is the one I went with. If you watch Amazon deals or Fatwallet, it can go on sale for cheaper. I got it for $14.

 

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-SDCZ43-064G-GAM46-Newest-Version/dp/B01BGTG3JA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490108536&sr=8-1&keywords=SanDisk+Ultra+Fit+64GB+USB+3.0+Flash+Drive

 

I loaded all my music on it and keep it plugged in under the console.

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I would just opt for a micro usb flash drive.

 

This is the one I went with. If you watch Amazon deals or Fatwallet, it can go on sale for cheaper. I got it for $14.

 

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-SDCZ43-064G-GAM46-Newest-Version/dp/B01BGTG3JA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490108536&sr=8-1&keywords=SanDisk+Ultra+Fit+64GB+USB+3.0+Flash+Drive

 

I loaded all my music on it and keep it plugged in under the console.

Oh nice. Really tiny. Appreciate the link

 

 

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crafferty Senior Enthusiast

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Oh nice. Really tiny. Appreciate the link

 

 

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Those little flash drives are great. I have four of them and never had a single issue. Search around and you can find better pricing than amazon too. I usually pick up the 32GB model for $5.99 at Bestbuy.

 

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Eddie 70 Senior Enthusiast

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Looks like they have a 128g version. Will a 2014 support this? I am currently using my iPod Classic 128g for my music. This would be great as I currently have about 90g of music.

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Looks like they have a 128g version. Will a 2014 support this? I am currently using my iPod Classic 128g for my music. This would be great as I currently have about 90g of music.

Ok... That's impressive.

 

 

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Ok... That's impressive.

 

 

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I just put on random and let it play. I have about 300 or so cds and I rip as high as iTunes will let me. There are also a bunch of mp3 that are at a higher bit rate and you can tell the difference.

MonkeyMouth Enthusiast

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I have a 1TB external Hard in my center console. No issues. Plus the power to the USB goes out after a set time. So I don't have to worry about unplugging it every single time.

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I have a 1TB external Hard in my center console. No issues. Plus the power to the USB goes out after a set time. So I don't have to worry about unplugging it every single time.

I have the same setup. 2016 Sierra Texas Edition. I have a problem with multiple copies of the same some showing. I have scoured the whole hard drive. I know for a fact that I only have one copy of these songs. Why do multiple copies show?

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