Thread: Discovery 4 centre console

Ok, I will ask....

Why not just get a plug in USB adapter? I have several in the car, and the ones in the front supply 3 amps, and have 2 sockets.

Found them on Ebay for a couple of bucks each.

Lot less stress than pulling the car apart.

x2....me too.

Not worth the effort to pull out the console.

Originally Posted by Basil135

Ok, I will ask....

Why not just get a plug in USB adapter? I have several in the car, and the ones in the front supply 3 amps, and have 2 sockets.

Found them on Ebay for a couple of bucks each.

Lot less stress than pulling the car apart.

Absolutely agree with Basil135.

Never walk away from a challenge...
Assuming its the same as my 2010, its not difficult...

1 Put in neutral. Pull straight up on gear knob and it pops off
2 remove centre consol cup holder
3 unscrew screws holding drinks holder wet tray
4 remove screws holding centre consol under cup holders
5 lift out panel just infront of centre box
6 lift and slide whole console up and back

And thats about it..
Good luck

Originally Posted by Bluepippa

Never walk away from a challenge...
Assuming its the same as my 2010, its not difficult...

1 Put in neutral. Pull straight up on gear knob and it pops off
2 remove centre consol cup holder
3 unscrew screws holding drinks holder wet tray
4 remove screws holding centre consol under cup holders
5 lift out panel just infront of centre box
6 lift and slide whole console up and back

And thats about it..
Good luck

The 8 speed models are nothing like a 2010

Wayne.
There is a USB input in the glove box on base models,pretty sure the HSE has them on the back of the console too

Andrew

There may also be a USB & an Ipod input under the center console lid. At least, there is on my MY13.

Hi Wayne,

I've done it on mine it's quite easy to do.
Bluepippas instructions are pretty spot on, just ignore step 1, and step 5.

When removing the console assembly pull up and disengage the clips on the rear part ('cooler box' end) first.

With regard to the integrated USB sockets, they are a bit naff as they only supply 500mA so they're not much chop for charging things.

I've installed one of these (hidden behind the panel above the pedals):-

Under-Dash or Panel Mount USB Socket | Car Hardware Accessories | Car Audio Hardware | Sight & Sound Car | PRODUCTS | PS2016 | Jaycar Electronics

And I can highly recommend it.

If you want to avoid faffing about just grab one of these and whack it into the existing socket:-

Anker 24W Dual-Port USB Car Charger

There are lots of alternatives but the Anker version is the best I've found.

Mike

Might chine in on this one,
if its anythign like a D3 then its a pretty simple job, I need to do mine again, not to put a USB socket in but to secure the standard lighter socket that has come loose.

but while on the topic, why not put an aftermarket USB socket inside the glove box instead? that would be my approach (and will be, along with one up on top of the dash to run my Glonas GPS receiver)

my 2c
Leroy.