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USB socket solution #1636346
21/10/2019 15:15
21/10/2019 15:15
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I've just fitted this '5A Waterproof Dual Port USB Socket 12V / 24V' into the coin holder thingamy hole and I think it's a neat solution so I thought that I would share.
I purchcased it here for around £15 delivered. It's wired it to the cigarette lighter supply. I removed the waterproof cover and streched an 'O' ring around the body to make it fit nice and snug in the recess.

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Re: USB socket solution [Re: MIB] #1636347
21/10/2019 15:30
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Troon, South Ayrshire
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Looks great
Looks like it was always supposed to be there
Much better than having to have the ashtray open to charge up

Re: USB socket solution [Re: MIB] #1636349
21/10/2019 15:47
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awesome, this is now officially on my list of things to do .... thanks for sharing!


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Re: USB socket solution [Re: MIB] #1636350
21/10/2019 16:02
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Great mod, neat and simple!


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Re: USB socket solution [Re: MIB] #1636383
22/10/2019 13:08
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Very nice. Great idea and look superb.


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Re: USB socket solution [Re: MIB] #1636457
28/10/2019 14:29
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ive actually noticed a problem with me ever trying to replicate this

that's where the electric sunroof switch is if you have one lol

Re: USB socket solution [Re: Alan_K] #1636459
28/10/2019 15:58
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Maybe you could cut a hole on the opposite side to fit this...


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Re: USB socket solution [Re: MIB] #1643839
25/08/2020 15:14
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Most modern head units have a USB port that you can use for charging phones


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Re: USB socket solution [Re: MIB] #1655783
14/02/2022 15:50
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Such a good idea - I've bought exactly the same unit smile

Can I suggest this goes into the FAQ section as that was where I first looked before putting 'USB' into 'Search'

Cheers

Re: USB socket solution [Re: MIB] #1655798
15/02/2022 12:08
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I replaced the cigarette lighter on mine:

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With suitable cables with small USB plugs the ashtray can still be closed.

Re: USB socket solution [Re: MIB] #1655805
15/02/2022 14:25
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I have one fitted in a 16v which has USB and a digital vole meter which is very handy for checking the voltage charge rate.


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