USB-HSD High Speed Data Usb Charging Port Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- USB-HSD
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USB-HSD High Speed Data Usb Charging Port
Product Information
The USB-HSD is a high-speed data USB charging port designed for use in Mercedes vehicles with high-speed data USB ports. It provides fast and safe charging for devices and is compatible with Mercedes High Speed Data USB ports.
Requirements:
- Mercedes with high-speed data USB port
Installation
- Open the center glovebox (armrest)
- With your fingers or a pry tool, pull upwards to release the air vents and set them aside
- Pull out the ashtray bezel to reveal the cigar lighter wiring
- Tap ground (brown) and Red/Green (12V) with the included yellow self-stripping connectors
- Insert both Yellow (12V) and Black (Ground) spades to the self-stripping connectors installed in step 4
- Locate and disconnect the factory USB High-Speed Data cables (white). The male plug is on the USB side, and the foam-covered female is on the module side. Press the release tab to disconnect
- Connect the adapter BLACK High-Speed Data plug to the car USBHigh-Speed Data connector
Operation:
- Turn the ignition key to ON
- Connect the device charging cable to the USB terminal in the center armrest
- The device should begin charging
- If the device does not charge, recheck the wiring
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Q: My Mercedes has a USB port in the glovebox. Will I be able to upgrade?
A: Yes, but only with High-Speed Data connectors. Please check prior to ordering. Also, note that power will need to be obtainedfrom an alternate 12V supply location. -
Q: Will this charger damage my device?
A: No, the USB-HSD is a fast and safe charger that adapts to smartphone battery demands, making the charging process efficient.Some devices use a higher current for initial charge and limit the current required once the device has reached a predetermined charge level. -
Q: Will I be able to connect and play thumb drives once the USB port has been converted?
A: No, once converted, the Mercedes USB port in the glovebox will no longer play or sync to the multimedia system. It is for chargingonly. -
Q: Is the USB-HSD compatible with all Mercedes?
A: No, it only works in Mercedes High-Speed Data USB ports.
If you have any further questions or need support, you can email support@discountcarstereo.com.
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- This installation guide is provided as a GENERAL installation guide, some vehicles vary and may require additional steps. We do not accept responsibility for third party labor charges or modifications. Exercise due-diligence when installing this product.
- We do not accept any responsibility for vehicle damage or personal injury resulting from the installation of this product.
- Careless installation and operation can result in equipment damage.
Requirements:
Mercedes with high speed data Usb port
Introduction
“The USB ports in your car seem like a convenient feature, but often don’t provide enough power to charge your device while using it. Instead, they often only slow the speed at which your battery drains — your phone will use power faster than the car USB port can supply it,” The USB port in most cars is designed to read multimedia files from USB data storage devices (e.g., Flash Drives etc.) and charging, but if streaming music, using Nav apps, or making phone calls while charging, the phone battery slowly dies. An effective phone charger is supposed to maintain a charge especially while in use. The USB-HSD supports “Fast charging” and delivers up to 24W and is optimally tuned depending on connected device. You always have the most optimal charging current for a fast and safe charging process because the output adapts exactly to smartphone battery demands making the charging process particularly efficient. Uses existing USB port and installs at ear of center console (Mercedes) or to HDS elsewhere. After installation, the USB port can no longer be used to play Flash Drives etc. Use multimedia port for music playback.
Installation
This install was performed in 2014 Mercedes C350 coupe and can be used guide for other vehicles with High-Speed Data USB terminal. The C350 USB High Speed Data terminals is located at the rear of center armrest and installation requires removing air vents and cigar lighter panel at rear of center armrest.
- Open center glovebox (armrest)
- With your fingers or pry tool, pull upwards to release air vents — set aside. These are a tight fit and may require some force. See Fig. 1
- Next, pull-out ashtray bezel to reveal cigar lighter wiring. See Fig. 2
- Tap ground (brown) and Red/Green (12V) with included yellow self-stripping connectors. See Fig.3
- Insert both Yellow (12V) and Black (Ground) spades to self-stripping connectors installed in step 4. See Fig. 4
- Locate and disconnect factory USB High Speed Data cables (white). Male plug is USB side, and foam-covered female is module side. Press release tab to disconnect. See Fig. 5
- Connect adapter BLACK High-Speed Data plug (See Fig. 6) to car USB High Speed Data connector (See Fig. 5) as7 seen in Fig. 7
Note: Female connector “To Module” (See Fig. 5) remains disconnected. If equipped, use Mercedes Multimedia interface connector for music playback
Operation
- Turn ignition key to “ON”.
- Connect device charging cable to USB terminal in center armrest
- Device should begin charging
- If device does not charge, recheck wiring. If successful go ahead and reinstall cigar lighter panel and air
Frequent ask questions
- My Mercedes has a USB port in glovebox. Will I be able to upgrade? YES; but only with High-Speed Data connectors (See Fig. 5). Please check prior to ordering. Please also note, power will need to be obtained from alternate 12V supply location.
- Will this charger damage my device? NO; the USB-HSD is a fast and safe charger because the output adapts exactly to smartphone battery demands making the charging process particularly efficient. Some devices use a higher current for initial charge and limit the amount of current required one device has reached a predetermined charge level
- Will I be able to connect and play thumb drives once USB port has been converted? NO; once converted, Mercedes USB port in glovebox will no longer play or synch to multimedia system. Charging only.
- Is the USB-HSD compatible with all Mercedes? NO; works only in Mercedes High Speed Data USB ports.
Disclaimer
- This product has no affiliation with Mercedes-Benz
- We’re not liable for misuse of this product.
- We recommend professional installation.
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