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Originally Posted by alts' post='570620' date='Apr 29 2008, 12:56 AM
It is for connecting auxiliary audio devices (ie iPod). For more information see this topic
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Originally Posted by xoeightx' post='570621' date='Apr 29 2008, 11:01 AM
what else can i use it for besides the ipod? is it possible to use a flash drive/memory stick and play music out of it?
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Originally Posted by xoeightx' post='570621' date='Apr 29 2008, 03:01 AM
what else can i use it for besides the ipod? is it possible to use a flash drive/memory stick and play music out of it?
BTW, is the USB port part of the iPod option? I know to play the iPod, you have to use the included cable (which the original poster menitoned) and it must be plugged into both the USB port AND the Auxiliary port. IMO, the USB stick works better than the iPod...USB port doesn't need the Auxiliary port connection.
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Originally Posted by StealthM8' post='570823' date='Apr 29 2008, 12:31 PM
Yes.
A small portable USB harddrive also works well.
A small portable USB harddrive also works well.
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Originally Posted by xoeightx' post='570617' date='Apr 29 2008, 02:48 AM
Ever since i bought the car i've always wondered what this USB cable that's in the glovebox is for. can you guys please enlighten me on this.
I had to acquire my own! 
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Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='570876' date='Apr 29 2008, 02:00 PM
You got a cable with yours?? I had to acquire my own!
I had to acquire my own!
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They didn't charge me. I didn't even know about a cable. I ended up using one that came with a USB wireless network card that I bought. I bought the car back in November. Is it too late to demand they give me the cable?