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USB socket solution

Posted By: MIB

USB socket solution - 21/10/2019 15:15

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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Posted By: Alan_K

Re: USB socket solution - 21/10/2019 15:30

Looks great
Looks like it was always supposed to be there
Much better than having to have the ashtray open to charge up
Posted By: williamsdad

Re: USB socket solution - 21/10/2019 15:47

awesome, this is now officially on my list of things to do .... thanks for sharing!
Posted By: Edinburgh

Re: USB socket solution - 21/10/2019 16:02

Great mod, neat and simple!
Posted By: french_coupe

Re: USB socket solution - 22/10/2019 13:08

Very nice. Great idea and look superb.
Posted By: Alan_K

Re: USB socket solution - 28/10/2019 14:29

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
Posted By: MIB

Re: USB socket solution - 28/10/2019 15:58

Maybe you could cut a hole on the opposite side to fit this...
Posted By: KevinW

Re: USB socket solution - 25/08/2020 15:14

Most modern head units have a USB port that you can use for charging phones
Posted By: Burty

Re: USB socket solution - 14/02/2022 15:50

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
Posted By: lancer778544

Re: USB socket solution - 15/02/2022 12:08

I replaced the cigarette lighter on mine:

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With suitable cables with small USB plugs the ashtray can still be closed.
Posted By: Countrycruising

Re: USB socket solution - 15/02/2022 14:25

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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