keepnitreel

I bought a 17 grand sport and have a cheap MP3 that works on my boat stereo but not will not work in the car. It will not read the device the in the car. Can someone tell me what seems to work best whether I need to get an Ipod or something else over an MP3 player? And if there is anything different I need to do to recognize the device? I've plugged it into the the port in the console but cannot get it to work.

Thank you in advance for any feedback.

PapaLeo67

I have a Sony MP3 player that works great. Is it not showing on your Audio menu?

keepnitreel

That's right it does not show as being connected. The dealer seemed a little unsure as well. If I can should get another MP3 player I will try that, but didn't know if I needed to get an Ipod. Is there anything else that I need to do after installing plugging into the data port? I tried the one that is located is located behind the screen as well and even an external cd player and that would not work either.

Thank you for the response

RonC7

Why not just copy your files onto a USB thumb drive and use the built in system?

Just a thought...

Ron

Dif

Thumb drive, problem solved

Steve Garrett

^^^^ This.....no need for an MP3 player.

Mike1320

One in each vehicle, reloaded twice as I added songs to iTunes on the computer, plays fine and can't be accidentally broken off in the cubby behind the nav screen

Woodson

MP3 player? It already has one built in. Why don't you use that like others have said?

keepnitreel

I tried a portable hard drive, and it read the device when I plugged in behind the stereo but nothing happened. I have a lot of different file types on it so I don't know if that's the issue. I will try a stick and and see if that works. When the MP3 player is plugged into my boat stereo it is controlled from the stereo. I figured the same thing would happen in the car, but it does not read the device at all. Besides hitting the media icon is there anything else that I need to do?

Thanks for the help.

GreenGA

I'm glad you posted that photo...

On Friday I spoke with the folks at SanDisk and asked when they were going to release a 256gb version of that device; the current maximum capacity is 128gb. I was told they are on there way and should hit the retailers within the next month.

Since the 128gb version sells for about $48 on Amazon, I expect (hope???) the 256gb should sell for about $100.

defaria

I contend, if you have over 128 gig of music that you have not heard quite a number of songs in your library for literally years!

Dealripper

I use my IPhone to play my music in my C7. I have lots of music on it and it works great in my C7 Z. Just another alternative.

kitesurfer

I have a thumb drive behind the screen and also my android phone with music--both work.

rrsperry

Let's actually answer his question.

Yes, your car will only control an Apple device when connected to any of the USB outlets in the car. ((There are 3, 1 behind the screen, and 2 in the console) Be it a iPhone, or iPod. Any other MP3 playing device will look like a brick, and be just as useful. (Note device doesn't not mean an Android phone) 2016's and later have both Apple car play, and Android Auto built in...

Your best bet is to actually copy the music files to a USB thumb drive.

To learn more, read the owners manual.

Skidplate

If your MP3 device has an earphone jack, attach a stereo cable between the MP3 player and the Aux audio input under the center console armrest. You will have to control the music from the MP3.

only9balls

What is that?

Skidplate

A USB flash drive.

GreenGA

Yes... I have over 9000 songs in my library, most likely I am not even close to listening to them all.

It's a USB memory stick. When installed, say in a PC, the piece inside the PC is larger than the that exposed. It's almost invisible.

only9balls

Interesting, I couldn't find it on their website, so that's why I was asking.

Thanks

kitesurfer

on my '16, i had to load Android
Auto to my phone, from the play store. would anyone like to trade music? I can mail an 8gig loaded thumb drive --8 has all my music. this would be a good way to get new music.