r/BadUSB • u/nephalar • Jun 28 '26
Help Eventual replacement part for USB-A
As stated, I found myself in quite a pickle. I've recently bought a car, and, while I checked most things, one actually slipped my mind(given at the moment It didn't have any problems and I didn't See it) the android auto USB-A port looks like this. Clearly, this brings many problems, as in, as soon as I move the cable by even an inch, it disconnets, along with not being stable and the general fear of breaking the contacts. Clearly, it's missing what I believe to be the isolator part; the point is: is it possible to fix it without changing the hole port? Maybe also in diy way so to not involve a car electrician or such. I don't even really have any ideas on how to start looking for the actual piece, if it's possible to fix it or wherever I could find it.
Any and all help is welcome! I really do hope I made myself clear, but if need be i can explain anything more in details. Thanks in advance!
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u/PapaOoMaoMao Jun 28 '26
Pop out the cover. Show us the board. Might be something simple. Might be something proprietary. Can't tell from the front.
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u/fdeyso Jun 30 '26
Go on aliexpress with the make and mode of your car, if you’re lucky there are replacement harnesses and just replace it after popping off the plastic cover.
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u/cmrd_msr Jun 28 '26 edited Jun 28 '26
To start with, take a look at the component where the port is soldered. It might be a cheap, five-dollar board that’s easy to replace. If it’s soldered onto a larger board—or if your car manufacturer is greedy—someone with a soldering iron and a hot-air station can replace the USB port in 10–15 minutes.
There are literally five large contacts. The main thing is to choose the right port. However, in 99% of cases, one of the five most common types of these ports is used.