USB SDcard Reader.

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Tnrplaya

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CX-5 2018

• Jan 24, 2018

• #1

What are the requirements for the USB reader? I tried a 200GB SDcard, and my 2018 CX5 dosent read it but it reads a 8GB USB stick fine.

 

Conrad 16.5

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2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD titanium/black 2016 Miata Club ST MT white

• Jan 24, 2018

• #2

I don't know about the 2018's but in my 2016.5 the SD card reader is for the NAV card only. The two usb jacks are used for your music.

Check your owner's manual.

 

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alphadog00

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2017 CX-5 GT AWD

• Jan 24, 2018

• #3

It could also be the format of the card or the spec. No USB 3.0 or ExFat allowed

From the manual (2017)

This unit does not support a USB 3.0 device. In addition, other devices may not be supported depending on the model or OS version. USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices formatted to other formats such as NTFS are not supported).

 

gce

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2018 CX-5 GT FWD Premium

• Jan 24, 2018

• #4

SD is used for NAV only. USB 2.0 stick can be 16gig or lower.

 

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alphadog00

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2017 CX-5 GT AWD

• Jan 24, 2018

• #5

alphadog00 said:

It could also be the format of the card or the spec. No USB 3.0 or ExFat allowed

From the manual (2017)

This unit does not support a USB 3.0 device. In addition, other devices may not be supported depending on the model or OS version. USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices formatted to other formats such as NTFS are not supported).

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Assuming you are using an SD card reader in the USB port, it could work if you use a USB 2.0 reader/card with card formatted FAT 32. But it is easier to just use a USB stick.

 

yrwei52

2016 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD w/Tech Pkg

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Plano, Texas, USA

• Jan 24, 2018

• #6

gce said:

SD is used for NAV only. USB 2.0 stick can be 16gig or lower.

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It reads my 32GB stick without problems.

 

gce

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2018 CX-5 GT FWD Premium

• Jan 24, 2018

• #7

yrwei52 said:

It reads my 32GB stick without problems.

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Mazda recommends 16GB's. Good to hear 32GB will work with no problems.

 

Conrad 16.5

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2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD titanium/black 2016 Miata Club ST MT white

• Jan 25, 2018

• #8

gce said:

Mazda recommends 16GB's. Good to hear 32GB will work with no problems.

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You may want to check that info again.

 

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isketerol

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Mazda CX-5 GS 2018 AWD

• Jan 26, 2018

• #9

32 GB in a small USB reader. No issues. I did have to deselect a lot of music to fit 32 GB.

 

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wlong01

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2019 CX5 Reserve AWD

• Jan 28, 2018

• #10

yrwei52 said:

It reads my 32GB stick without problems.

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Ditto that !

 

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tiberius

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2017 CX-5 Sport

• Feb 24, 2018

• #11

Tnrplaya said:

What are the requirements for the USB reader? I tried a 200GB SDcard, and my 2018 CX5 dosent read it but it reads a 8GB USB stick fine.

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A 256gb drive with 30,000+ songs in 2,000+ directories works, but- and this is a BIG but- browsing through the songs and albums is slow as a coma. It constantly stops and loads as you scroll through. Really not usable. A 32gb drive with 129 albums (1553 songs) works well with only a hint of slowing to load the directory. Both drives have excellent transfer rates.

 

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alphadog00

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2017 CX-5 GT AWD

• Feb 24, 2018

• #12

you also have to format the card/stick Fat32 - windows will format large sticks and cards as ExFAT and that is not supported by many systems due to licensing.

 

gce

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2018 CX-5 GT FWD Premium

• Feb 24, 2018

• #13

Conrad 16.5 said:

You may want to check that info again.

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Maybe your 2016.5 is different but my 2018 Manual states "The recommended capacity of the USB memory is 16 GB or less. USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices formatted to other formats such as NTFS are not supported)." This is on page 5-81.

You may want to check YOUR info again. (rolleyes)