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4K views 11 replies 9 participants last post by  Rickz 
#1 ·
Gday guys, a long time since i have posted. I have been outrageously busy and if I kept monitoring the sight as much as driving my jeep I would have no relationship :D

Has anyone had a problem with their USB port. When I plug my iPhone in it doesn't register and start charging the battery. The rear ports charge so it is definitely a problem with the front one. Might be time to drop it in to servicing :(


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#2 ·
Hi,
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but the front usb port is data transfer only while the back ones are charge only ports. Sometimes if you plug your iphone in it will show the charging icon on the phone but it wont take any charge. Something to do with how the ports are wired.
 
#5 ·
You have to laugh, it's back working :D

Not sure what is going on with yours Redldr, but it should be charging your iPhone. Mine has done it from day one except for this little hiccup. I often get in my car with little battery and after half an hour or so it is at full charge.


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#6 ·
The front charges, but not very much, it is possible for a phone to be using more than it is getting in charge from the front USB.
 
#7 ·
USB always puts out power, should be 5v and most likely 0.5amp. This might not be enough to charge a modern smart phone with the screen running doing something like navigation. If it's not providing power I reckon there is a fair chance of something like a damaged pin and we taking it back for warranty - just prey it doesn't need parts ordered.
 
#8 ·
You can buy a USB voltage tester for under $10 from the Interwebs.
As Jasman has said, All USB's put out voltage, but many newer smartphones need above 1amp to charge and Tablets need over 2amps.
 
#10 ·
Hi everyone, HELP !!
Is the front USB port hot only when the ignition is on ?
I have a Apple shuffle, right now I leave the USB cable in the port all the time
and disconnect/connect the 3.5mm connection end from/to the shuffle. If the USB port is killed when the ignition is off , all leave the shuffle connected all the time. Don't want to have a dead battery when I go to start the jeep in the morning. Thanks
2015 GC Overland (love it !!!!!!)
 
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