[ajp3830]

Hi i30 owners
Please correct me if Im wrong, but I am under the impression that the USB stick can only be inserted after the motor has started, then must be disconnected before stopping motor.
I am under the impression that the USB stick can be damaged if this procedure is not followed.
Please tell me Im wrong ,as its a painfull process.
I have the Hyundai USB and am thinking I will simply leave it plugged in while Im using it, ie regardless of starting and stopping etc.

[Shambles]

I only disconnect mine when I want to alter the contents. Start with it in... stop with it in. No problems seen here in 2 years, although as you are inferring that goes against the advice in the owners manual.

[bumpkin]

I'm with Shambles, my cheapo stick has never been disconnected other than to alter contents and never had a problem

[Surferdude]

No problems with mine either and I've used several plus an mp3 player.

[Dazzler]

Same here 2 years no problems (there appears to be some risk but it must be rare to get damage)

[Lorian]

Mine has been in for about 3 months solid now, no problems.

[hayseed]

It should only suffer damage if you remove it while information is being written to the drive - well also providing you don't put it in fire, acid or anything else that would physically destroy it.

Given that the car is only reading information, I wouldn't worry too much about when you remove it - though preferably I would remove it when the stereo is off, regardless of whether the car is on or not.

[ajp3830]

Thankyou for your advice . I will just leave it plugged it and see what happens