ext3 filesystem on my sdhc card????

Reformat the card by hand.

mkfs.vfat -F32 /dev/mmcblk1p1

Make sure that’s the right device name by checking dmesg :slight_smile:

Test some more, and if you still have any problems, zero the device (dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/mmcblk1), repartition, and then reformat it. If you still have troubles with the card, return it to the store.