Turn off USB interface

Ninjaoz · 08-30-2010, 07:31 PM

Hi

Does anyone know how to deactiviate the USB interface when the car is switched off?

It appears my USB stick is still on even when the car is switched off completely, I am concerned that it might drains the battery.

Any help is appreciated.

Burto · 08-31-2010, 07:02 AM

I have the same problem with my iPod, I have it just plugged in Via the Usb port in the center console and it just stays on... my fix was to just unplug the iPod or USB stick when I'm leaving the car overnight.

Burto

GT1977 · 08-31-2010, 08:30 AM

Not 100% sure but I think it does switch off after a period of time. I was sitting in my car one day cleaning it with the ignition off and I noticed after a while the screen went blank. I presume it was the car shutting the power off.

yxalitis · 08-31-2010, 05:49 PM

Guys, just to put your minds at ease, the battery in an iPod or other USB device is about .01% of the capacity of a car battery, don't worry about it!

Ninjaoz · 08-31-2010, 06:21 PM

well it stuffed up my ipod as well..cos it was being constantly charging all the time, the battery of my ipod just died on me last week.

dont like the idea of taking it out everytime, i'm just too lazy!!

E92325i · 09-01-2010, 08:05 PM

I noticed this as well many times (usb drive has a red light lit when it's powered up) but i always wondered if it goes out after 16 minutes or so at the same time the little orange indicator on the automatic equipped cars goes out (the little orange gear selector light that stays on after you lock the car)

I'll leave my console door open tonight with the usb drive visible and check on it tomorrow morning before i unlock to see if it's turned off.

johnnydad · 09-01-2010, 08:23 PM

Does anyone know if the glovebox light turns off eventually - I'd like to leave mine open to show there is nothing in the car worth nicking but I've not yet had the patience to sit and wait until (or if) the light goes out.....

VGR00 · 09-02-2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnydad

Does anyone know if the glovebox light turns off eventually - I'd like to leave mine open to show there is nothing in the car worth nicking but I've not yet had the patience to sit and wait until (or if) the light goes out.....

Yes it does go out .... I left it open a few weeks ago unintentialtty and saw it open through the window and the light was off. About half hour had passed when I noticed it so dont know how long before it shut off

johnnydad · 09-02-2010, 07:54 AM

Cool! Thanks

Ninjaoz · 09-03-2010, 08:01 PM

found a solution, apparently if you hold down the start button when you turn it off for about 1.5 seconds, it will jump right to the "shut down" mode with the radio, USB interface, glovebox light off etc. This is the same as if you push the button two times in a row.

E92325i · 09-09-2010, 07:21 PM

I tried this out but forgot to post results.

Left the USB stick visable in the car and when i returned later on in the day (4-5 hours) the light was off on the usb stick which indicates that there is not powered

I guess it turns it off at that ~16 minute mark where the little orange indicator on the automatic transmission cars goes out

BenTrovato · 09-10-2010, 01:40 PM

Great tip!!

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Ninjaoz Major 79 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	Turn off USB interface Hi Does anyone know how to deactiviate the USB interface when the car is switched off? It appears my USB stick is still on even when the car is switched off completely, I am concerned that it might drains the battery. Any help is appreciated.
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Burto Oil Burner 5 Rep 64 Posts Drives: e90 320d M sport & Inovation Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem with my iPod, I have it just plugged in Via the Usb port in the center console and it just stays on... my fix was to just unplug the iPod or USB stick when I'm leaving the car overnight. Burto __________________ 2010 BMW e90 320d, Space Grey, Dakota Leather Black, Brushed Aluminum Trim, M sport 18" rims, Innovations Package with Pro Navigation.
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GT1977 Private 5 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2009 335i DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Not 100% sure but I think it does switch off after a period of time. I was sitting in my car one day cleaning it with the ignition off and I noticed after a while the screen went blank. I presume it was the car shutting the power off.
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08-31-2010, 05:49 PM	#4
yxalitis Banned 9 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2008 325i E90 Executive Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (1)	Guys, just to put your minds at ease, the battery in an iPod or other USB device is about .01% of the capacity of a car battery, don't worry about it!
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Ninjaoz Major 79 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	well it stuffed up my ipod as well..cos it was being constantly charging all the time, the battery of my ipod just died on me last week. dont like the idea of taking it out everytime, i'm just too lazy!!
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E92325i First Lieutenant 10 Rep 362 Posts Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I noticed this as well many times (usb drive has a red light lit when it's powered up) but i always wondered if it goes out after 16 minutes or so at the same time the little orange indicator on the automatic equipped cars goes out (the little orange gear selector light that stays on after you lock the car) I'll leave my console door open tonight with the usb drive visible and check on it tomorrow morning before i unlock to see if it's turned off.
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johnnydad Captain 108 Rep 931 Posts Drives: 17 BMW M2 - 05 RS Clio 182 Cup Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, NSW iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if the glovebox light turns off eventually - I'd like to leave mine open to show there is nothing in the car worth nicking but I've not yet had the patience to sit and wait until (or if) the light goes out..... __________________ John 17 F87 M2 Pure - long beach blue 10 E91 320d LCI - space grey - black dakota - steptronic - innovations - 157s - front PDC - Konis 99 BMW Baby Racer - red; 05 Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup - French Racing Blue - Konis - Eibachs - Remus - Turinis
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Ninjaoz Major 79 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	found a solution, apparently if you hold down the start button when you turn it off for about 1.5 seconds, it will jump right to the "shut down" mode with the radio, USB interface, glovebox light off etc. This is the same as if you push the button two times in a row.
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E92325i First Lieutenant 10 Rep 362 Posts Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I tried this out but forgot to post results. Left the USB stick visable in the car and when i returned later on in the day (4-5 hours) the light was off on the usb stick which indicates that there is not powered I guess it turns it off at that ~16 minute mark where the little orange indicator on the automatic transmission cars goes out
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BenTrovato Driver 37 Rep 1,577 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	Great tip!!
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