Mazda5 OEM USB Charging

[Silentnoise713]

Anyone know what year came with standard USB power port?? I had a newer (didn't think to look at the year) rental and was surprise to find it now has a USB charging port on top of the Aux-in. I'm thinking of sourcing the OE plug and add it to my '08.

Q:
-how many amps does it output?
-anyone try using a splitter to charge multiple devices at once?
-Do you get ground loop buzz when charging AND using Auxin at the same time?

Thanks.

 

[tuanies]

2013 iirc. It needs head unit support I think, its for music file playback and won't have enough power to charge multiple devices. My USB port doesn't work anymore since I swapped head units. If you want USB charging, just get an adapter from Edotech supply.

 

[Silentnoise713]

Oh darn. So it does not have an independent power step down converter in the line and gets the 5v output from the HU. I have a standalone 12v DC to 5v DC USB converter. I was hoping to have a better integrate solution and you can never have too many USB charging ports. It's the only standard that is consistent internationally Oh well. maybe I can still use the front end and splice in wires but that seems like a waste of money/time.

 

[Swenny]

Anyone know what year came with standard USB power port?? I had a newer (didn't think to look at the year) rental and was surprise to find it now has a USB charging port on top of the Aux-in. I'm thinking of sourcing the OE plug and add it to my '08.

Q:
-how many amps does it output?
-anyone try using a splitter to charge multiple devices at once?
-Do you get ground loop buzz when charging AND using Auxin at the same time?

Thanks.

I know this is directed towards the newer owners, but I thought I would add that I bought a Pyle ground loop isolator and that fixed my issue. Sits right below the aux in and charger

 

[lnxmachine]

I replaced the 12v port on my 2012 with one of these:

https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)

It fit perfectly in the same hold, just lose the little flip down cover. I had to just get a tap to hook up the power off the regular 12v plug.

 

[fanbanlo]

I think it's just a standard 500mA since it charges so freaking slow.

 

[Silentnoise713]

I replaced the 12v port on my 2012 with one of these:

https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)

It fit perfectly in the same hold, just lose the little flip down cover. I had to just get a tap to hook up the power off the regular 12v plug.

hey, I just placed an order for the same adapter . Good to know it fits but I wouldn't give up the 12v plug. I plan to dill it into the glove box or next to the center bin.

Does this thing charge your smart devices, say like an iphone 5? I saw a reviewer post they had to jump center two pins to allow this (feature of the phone, not the device).