Is there a cable that charges the iPhone but doesn't carry data or sync?

[uncleungie]

I have a Honda Fit. I want to charge my iPhone with the car's built in USB port, but when I plug the phone into it, the car automatically hijacks the music interface and forces me to use Honda's crippled music controls through the dashboard. Does anyone know of a cable that would charge the iPhone, but wouldn't support data or syncing? A charge-only cable, if you will. If not, is there any way to modify Apple's cable to achieve this? Thanks.

 

[wrinkster22]

there is no modification. Why not get a ciggerate lighter to usb adapter?

 

[h1r0ll3r]

I have this cable I got from Amazon. One end charges and the other syncs. I suppose you could just cut off the one that syncs and use the charging end only. Pretty cheap so not like it's a huge loss or anything.

 

[dgstan]

It would be easy enough to get a schematic of the pinouts and disable the pins that handle the data.

 

[Fry-man22]

Get a cheap sync cord, strip off a bit of the insulation off and cut either the white or the green wire and give it a try. If it still triggers it cut the other white/green. The power is on The red and black according to this link:

http://pinouts.ru/Slots/USB_pinout.shtml

 

[takeshi74]

Google is your friend:
http://matias.ca/tuneblocker/

I'm sure there are more options but the short answer to your question is yes.

there is no modification. Why not get a ciggerate lighter to usb adapter?

Sure there is. Leave only the power pins connected. I'm not saying it's a practical solution. I wouldn't bother attempting this myself, knowing my lack of skill and patience.