SD card slot on Bolero

[nogmog]

Hello,

I bought an micro sdxc 128gb card to use for music. I'm using a micro sd adapter that came with the card (samsung evo+). It all works great when you push the card in, music plays instantly. The only issue is on the odd ocassion, perhaps one in 4 or 5 times when you turn the key the card is no longer recognised and is greyed out. The only way to resolve is to eject and re-insert, then all works well until for whatever reason the issue above resurfaces.

There are apparently no updates according to the dealer, so wondering if anyone else has either experienced this or can suggest a fix?

Thanks.

[CapstanPlug]

Well -  I was having no problem - for a full year. And when I began to hear people having SD card probs - in cars and cameras - my SD cards started misbehaving too - both in car and cameras !! And the laptop!

 

Not sure if its very flimsy contacts in the SD units.

 

They do seem to need being pushed home fully and then moved back out, just a "smidge" for them to make contact.

 

Even so - on mine, the SD card seems to re-connect every so often, out of the blue, the unit switches over from radio to SD card or bluetooth audio to SD card. Most annoying. I haven't tried putting contact cleaner on the card's contacts yet - but that's my next plan!

[nogmog]

It hasn't so far done it whilst in use. Only sometimes after coming back to the car several hours later. That's what makes me think it's more software related.

The car is under warranty still of course, but unsure of this qualifies. Hence wanting to understand the scope of the issue for others here.

[malcster]

How much music is on there

Had a similar problem on an older bolero on a roomster/fabia

Some of the really old models had issues with users over 2gb not saying that's the problem but depending in file structure maybe it's taking its time reading the SD card and crashing

Mine is set up

A-d

E-l

Etc etc

It fixwd the issue on the old bolero might be something to consider

Plus I only ran a 32gb card

[thamestrader]

I think I read somewhere (possibly in the Bolero manual) that micro SD cards are not recommended because road vibration can cause the micro SD to move in the adapter.

[nogmog]

Around 20GB at present.

I don't get the crashing bit. Works if you pop it out and back in so why would it fail intermittently if it were file system related?

Would be nice to see logs of some sort but I gather none would be generated.

[nogmog]

Yeah that was my next test to be honest. Buying a full sized. But again, it never fails whilst in motion...

[malcster]

Around 20GB at present.

I don't get the crashing bit. Works if you pop it out and back in so why would it fail intermittently if it were file system related?

Would be nice to see logs of some sort but I gather none would be generated.

But what's the file structure are they all on the root or in individual folders

[malcster]

You probably will never see a crash screen it will just time out trying to read the card

Check make sure the little tab for write protection is not loose either

[malcster]

Also reading some other vag boards

Is it sdhc or sdxc card

[daveface]

I had similar issues when I was using a microsd card and adaptor!! Since using a full size sd card I haven't had any issues.

[JoePeddos]

After reading in the handbook that it was not advisable to use the micro SD card i have been using the full size card for the last 18 months with no problems Joe

[nogmog]

I had similar issues when I was using a microsd card and adaptor!! Since using a full size sd card I haven't had any issues.

Sounds promising, will give it a try. Thanks.

[nogmog]

After reading in the handbook that it was not advisable to use the micro SD card i have been using the full size card for the last 18 months with no problems Joe

Thanks Joe. I must have missed that bit in the manual. Will give it a shot - cheers!

[GeneralPurpose]

Yes, the manual clearly states NOT to use MIcro SD cards with adapters, and states, vibration causes the card to move about in the adapter and she kicks out. I've had no problems with a full size SD. 

[2ndskoda]

Be aware that there is a flood of 'fake' SDHC cards coming in from Europe at the moment. These often do not have the reported amount of capacity available AND often they are very stiff to enter and exit the SD slots. This stiffness can usually be overcome by a little de-burring along the sides of the card however. San Disk and Kingston are two such manufacturers targeted by dealers online.

Edited 20 October, 2016 by 2ndskoda