USB Ports max rating

[sportcoupe]

The owners manual says there are two fuses for both USB Smart Charger 1 and USB Smart Charger 2.

Charger 1 is 10 amp fuse
Charger 2 is 5 amp fuse

Which USB ports are on the 10 amp fuse? Which USB ports are on the 5 amp fuse?

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[WB6YPF]

Pull the fuses one at a time and see which ports stop working.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

I’d imagine the USB C port has the higher amp rating, if that’s what you’re asking.

 

[sportcoupe]

Pull the fuses one at a time and see which ports stop working.

I was hoping to avoid actual testing and get the spec online. I couldn't find the data unless I had access to the wire diagrams, which I don't. So.... I tested.

Charger 1 - 10 amp fuse removed disabled all USB's, the C and the A throughout the vehicle.
Charger 2 - 5 amp fuse removed, all USB's are still working.

I’d imagine the USB C port has the higher amp rating, if that’s what you’re asking.

USB C and USB A are from the same 10 amp fuse. See above test.

What does the 5 amp USB Charger fuse power?

 

[Brian_B]

I was hoping to avoid actual testing and get the spec online. I couldn't find the data unless I had access to the wire diagrams, which I don't. So.... I tested.

Charger 1 - 10 amp fuse removed disabled all USB's, the C and the A throughout the vehicle.
Charger 2 - 5 amp fuse removed, all USB's are still working.



USB C and USB A are from the same 10 amp fuse. See above test.

What does the 5 amp USB Charger fuse power?

Isn't there one for the back seat, on the rear of the center console?

 

[sportcoupe]

Isn't there one for the back seat, on the rear of the center console?

I tested the USB C and A ports on top of the dash, below the radio in center console and at the rear of the center console in back seat. They are all on the same 10 amp fuse.

Pulling the 5 amp fuse had no effect on any port.

 

[Brian_B]

I tested the USB C and A ports on top of the dash, below the radio in center console and at the rear of the center console in back seat. They are all on the same 10 amp fuse.

Pulling the 5 amp fuse had no effect on any port.

Maybe the wireless charging pad then? Not sure

 

[JediMcMuffin]

Maybe the wireless charging pad then? Not sure

That would make sense, at best it's a Qi1 charger, and would only draw 7.5 watts.

I have a measuring device, been meaning to see if any of those ports kick up to 9V or 12V charging speeds or if they're stuck at USB's old 5V standard.

 

[Brian_B]

That would make sense, at best it's a Qi1 charger, and would only draw 7.5 watts.

I have a measuring device, been meaning to see if any of those ports kick up to 9V or 12V charging speeds or if they're stuck at USB's old 5V standard.

They all charge butt slow, even the USB C one. I haven't checked any of them but I would not be surprised if they are all the old 5V standard.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

I was hoping to avoid actual testing and get the spec online. I couldn't find the data unless I had access to the wire diagrams, which I don't. So.... I tested.

Charger 1 - 10 amp fuse removed disabled all USB's, the C and the A throughout the vehicle.
Charger 2 - 5 amp fuse removed, all USB's are still working.



USB C and USB A are from the same 10 amp fuse. See above test.

What does the 5 amp USB Charger fuse power?

Really? That’s pretty slow. Only other I can think of is the one on the top of the dash to keep a camera charged.

 

[CalvinT]

According to the wiring diagram, it's the overhead console. But I don't think there's a USB port in the overhead console. Since the Bronco shares a lot with the Ranger, maybe Rangers have a USB port there. Fuse 139 just slipped through the cracks.

So it's probably safe to treat F139 as a spare 5A fuse.

 

[CalvinT]

Thinking a bit more. I bet the wire is there (overhead console). It's just not connected to anything. So maybe the wire could be used for a camera or radar detector?

 

[CalvinT]

Did a bit more research. This page shows where all the USB ports would be. Maybe when I'm feeling energetic, I'll pull the cover off the overhead console and see if there's an unconnected brown and white wire (BN-WH). It may go into a connector and not come out the other side.

 

[CalvinT]

Just found this.

Can someone shed some light on the c9531 USB charge port? Is there a USB C in there?

 

[StickerFab]

USB C port on the dash has a higher output than the lower ports. My cables have a little LCD with the output power in watts. A little too dark right now to capture a photo.

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