B7 Passat Audio static issue

[ClassicAU]

I tried a search, but was unable to find exactly what I have been experiencing. I have owned my 2015 Passat TDi for a month or so now, and absolutely love everything about it! However, there is one small annoyance that has become increasingly apparent lately, to do with the audio system. I have a 32GB USB stick plugged into the cable in the center console compartment that I play my music off. It has been playing funny buggers, where by when the car is turned on, it will (for lack of a better description) hiss at me! Almost like a static or distortion sound, which will not go away unless I switch to radio or turn the car off. Has anyone else experienced this? I will bring it up at my first service, but thought I would ask here also!

[Guest001]

Mine hasnt got that I use an SD card or the HDD in the RNS510 and dont have any problems Only have a mini aux jack in my centre console but have the MIDI in the glovebox which I never use any more.

[ClassicAU]

Thanks for the response! I might have to look into copying my music to the built in HDD then.

[Guest001]

Thanks for the response! I might have to look into copying my music to the built in HDD then.

Is a very slow process to do that An SD card is better and you can add to it as you like and just stick it back in.

[Umai Naa!!]

Not uncommon with the USB sticks.

Have seen this in the past.

SD card is the preferred method, but just be certain you're using the correct card.

[ClassicAU]

Thanks heaps for the advice! Would you please also be able to advise what is the correct SD card I should be looking for?