Disabling always on power in usb ports

[SD Rebel]

Yeah thats pretty much what im gonna do too. Thanks for the input

That's what I had to do with my Motorola, since the data connections are the USB & UBS-Cs at the lower front of the console, they are the only options for the dongle.

What I did with my Motorola is flip it upside down and double sided tape just above the UBC connections. It's out of the way, you barely see it and best of all the short Motorola cable is just the right length to connect and super easy to disconnect, making it real convenient.

 

[DEG]

Hey Y'all, Wondering about this myself. Just picked up a 2019 1500 and want to get the Motorola MA1 wireless adapter for my android auto but i dont want it to stay on when i shut the truck off. any Info helps. Thanks

Only my front USB ports stay powered with the truck off. The USB ports on the back of the center console shut off with the truck. Not sure if the 2019 does the same.

 

[MannyN]

Only my front USB ports stay powered with the truck off. The USB ports on the back of the center console shut off with the truck. Not sure if the 2019 does the same.

The front USB ports stay powered on for one hour after shut down. As soon you open the door, they will be powered on again.

 

[theblet]

The front USB ports stay powered on for one hour after shut down. As soon you open the door, they will be powered on again.

I think if you unlock from the keyfob it will turn on again also. Not 100% sure tho

 

[69Sting]

Has anyone actually tested this 1 hour no power? Reason I ask is my Ottocast Wireless Carplay will still pull my phone off my home wifi to it 3 hrs later. I hadn't even gone in the garage during that time. So I am thinking this 1 hour time limit for front USB power is bonk.

 

[SD Rebel]

I used a lighted UBS cable to tell me when the power was off when testing, at least with my 2019 to confirm the 1 hour thing. I could see the light from outside the truck without having to open the door and reactivating the timer.

But could be different with different years and packages.

 

[DHicks]

I may have found a solution to this. I recently purchased an Ottocast for wireless apple carplay and I too had the problem with my phone staying connected to the Ottocast WiFi. In my search I came across this this usb sensor that detects heat, movement and sound. I watched a couple videos and it seems to work just the way I am needing it to. I’ve ordered it and will post my results. I plan to mount it in my center console with some double stick tape after some testing. However, it will take a couple weeks for it to arrive…

USB Sensor Switch

We never planned to sell this as a separate accessory, instead just including it with our Animated Dash Strip. However, we've had so many requests, it's now a product in its own right. In summary, this connects in-line between two USB-A connectors, i.e. from one of your center console USB ports...

abstractocean.com

 

[DHicks]

I may have found a solution to this. I recently purchased an Ottocast for wireless apple carplay and I too had the problem with my phone staying connected to the Ottocast WiFi. In my search I came across this this usb sensor that detects heat, movement and sound. I watched a couple videos and it seems to work just the way I am needing it to. I’ve ordered it and will post my results. I plan to mount it in my center console with some double stick tape after some testing. However, it will take a couple weeks for it to arrive…

USB Sensor Switch

We never planned to sell this as a separate accessory, instead just including it with our Animated Dash Strip. However, we've had so many requests, it's now a product in its own right. In summary, this connects in-line between two USB-A connectors, i.e. from one of your center console USB ports...

abstractocean.com

You can also order it through Amazon and it includes led light strips if you’re into that. https://a.co/d/bWmTEIf

 

[Scram1500]

Does that switch carry data?

 

[DHicks]

Does that switch carry data?

Not sure. I’m really hoping it will. I’ll update after I try it out. I purchased it through Amazon so that it easier to return if it doesn’t.

 

[Ram4Lou]

Not sure. I’m really hoping it will. I’ll update after I try it out. I purchased it through Amazon so that it easier to return if it doesn’t.

Curious if you tried this out yet? the manufacturer website states that "it does not pass data"

Thanks

 

[SD Rebel]

Just use this one, it comes in various lengths and works perfect with data. I use it for my Android Auto wireless dongle, zero issues, works like a charm.

Amazon.com

 

[Ram4Lou]

Just use this one, it comes in various lengths and works perfect with data. I use it for my Android Auto wireless dongle, zero issues, works like a charm.

Amazon.com

More interested in this one that works automatically as I get in and out of my vehicle quite often,

USB Sensor Switch

We never planned to sell this as a separate accessory, instead just including it with our Animated Dash Strip. However, we've had so many requests, it's now a product in its own right. In summary, this connects in-line between two USB-A connectors, i.e. from one of your center console USB ports...

abstractocean.com

Don't want to have to remember a switch, but thanks nonetheless

 

[DHicks]

Curious if you tried this out yet? the manufacturer website states that "it does not pass data"

Thanks

Just receive it today. Will try it out tomorrow and let y’all know.

 

[Mayzer23]

Just receive it today. Will try it out tomorrow and let y’all know.

I'm definitely interested to hear if this works!! My Ottocast staying connected to my phone is driving me nuts!!

Has anyone tried both the Ottocast MX & Aawireless? I am strongly considering switching from Ottocast to Aawireless..

 

[Nehal51086]

That sensor switch says "It does not pass data"

If you scroll down to discription it's in bold.


The set up I had with the splitter (posted in this thread while back) worked for me flawlessly, till about a week ago. Uconect kept saying device not supported. But then it also kept saying when I plugged the Motorola in directly. I've since gotten a new Motorola dongle, but it's plugged in directly. I got the " searching for android auto" for hours yesterday. So might plug it back up the way I had it . I was wondering if that had the dongle go bad. (Had come back here to see if there were any new ideas ..(

 

[Nehal51086]

I just found this. So will add this to the splitter USB port side instead of the little piece of paper.

PortaPow USB Power Blocker - Stops Charging, Allows Data (Single Pack) https://a.co/d/iBc0q2m

Other end of USB splitter I have going to 110v outlet below.

 

[DHicks]

I'm definitely interested to hear if this works!! My Ottocast staying connected to my phone is driving me nuts!!

Has anyone tried both the Ottocast MX & Aawireless? I am strongly considering switching from Ottocast to Aawireless..

Unfortunately it did not work.

 

[Ram4Lou]

Unfortunately it did not work.

Thanks for the report! Still… such a cool gadget you discovered, I think I would have to find a use for it on “something”

 

[Nitewulf]

The back of the USB media has a mini USB connector, so I setup a relay switch to the +power of a mini usb extender. Works first time (truck off, plug in USB dongle, and dongle is off until truck is turned on), but won't turn off when truck is turned off.

There's an 8 pin connector that gives power after the dongle initiates power. From some further testing, it appears the original idea will work if done with the 8 pin connector red wire (+). My issue is that I can't find the male connector to make a plug and play harness and I'm not willing to cut original harness.

8 pin female connector part number 7283-6459-40. On the connector, says >PBT-GF15< YA-14. If someone finds a female connector I will build the harness to test my theory.