Thread: Replacing Cig Socket

Hi Rod,
I can't help you with a more up to date manual but I have taken that part of the console apart many times (when I was retrofitting a reversing camera)

What has changed ?

David

David, I don't know what's changed as it's my first time taking the console off it was that the pictures in the manual were slightly different to what's on the car and therefore clips etc maybe in differnt positions

Originally Posted by rocket rod

David, I don't know what's changed as it's my first time taking the console off it was that the pictures in the manual were slightly different to what's on the car and therefore clips etc maybe in differnt positions

Ah, ok, understand. Maybe a photo of your console might help. In my MY14, no doubt as per the procedure in the manual you have, the procedure is:

remove cup holder (pull up)
undo 2 screws under cup holder - 1st pic below is where they screw in.
pull console up firmly at the back end until it pops up (it does take a fairly decent pull)
pull console towards the back of the vehicle slightly and then lift up and out. There is some play in the connector cable for the loom so you can flip it onto the passenger seat.

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Not sure if that helps...
David

Rod I'd be doing a test to make sure that works on whatever you plan on charging first. I've tried used 2.1amp usb sockets to charge my Samsung tablet and Mrs. Iphone 7 and it doesn't work. Will only charge my Galaxy Note 4. Just a problem we ran into on our recent trip we had 3 sockets with only 1 useable for 3 devices. Make sure it's a couple of hours testing too as the Samsung charged for 20mins or so then x on battery symbol. Don't trust the eBay description..
Would be a shame to risk pulling apart the console for no reason.

Good luck, hopefully it works.

Originally Posted by Russrobe

Would be a shame to risk pulling apart the console for no reason.

For this type of reason is why I went with these low profile plug-in ones from Office Works.
I actually think they look really good and obviously removable as required.

1 x 2.1mA and 1 x 1.0mA
Comsol Dual Port USB Car Charger 3.1A Black | Officeworks

I realise that's off topic but I seem to recall David (I think) having rattle/squeak noises after console removal so I have steered away from doing it unless 100% required.

Regards,
Scott

Originally Posted by LRD414

I realise that's off topic but I seem to recall David (I think) having rattle/squeak noises after console removal so I have steered away from doing it unless 100% required.

Regards,
Scott

Yes, that was me. The creaking is fixed now but the solution is to take even more of the car apart as the 'correct' sequence to put these console / dash parts back together is to fit the lower console (the bit you're contemplating removing) first, then both the upper console pieces. It can be a bit unnerving and untidy...

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The options proposed above are definitely worth considering. I use this one (Anker 24W 4.8A Dual USB Car Charger PowerDrive 2 for iPhone 6s Samsung Galaxy | eBay) which IIRC was recommended by Tombie. It isn't low profile but outputs 2A+ from both ports...

Now that I think about it a bit more too, the way that accessory socket is mounted in that lower console, it would be a bit of a struggle, probably involving cutting plastic, to replace it. I'll see if I can find a photo of that area.

David