Center Console USB & Aux

mini_cal · 02-13-2019, 10:29 PM

I'm going to be installing an aftermarket unit soon and just want to make sure I have everything before I start pulling everything.

Does anyone know for the later model Zs, how the USB and Aux ports from the centre console are connected to the head unit?

I have already soldered up my Metra harness to the provided harness. My head unit has a USB port in the back. Does the base head unit just have a USB/micro USB/mini USB port that is connected to the port? I'd really like to retain this USB as I use it for my iPod and charging things.

Also is the aux port from the centre console connected to just an extension? Not a huge loss as there is also an aux port on the face of the new head unit.

StormWhite · 02-14-2019, 05:44 AM

2015 Base Unit pictures

Looks like a USB connection

mlsully · 02-14-2019, 08:43 AM

Its connected to a harness, not a USB type connector. You could get creative and cut/splice the wires into a USB plug for your new headunit. You'll need to look at the FSMs to see which wires you'll need to tap.

Jayhovah · 02-14-2019, 09:34 AM

What does the OEM connection look like in center console?

edit: looks like this problem has been solved - Factory USB Port (on 2015+?)

mini_cal · 02-14-2019, 10:31 AM

Perfect! Thanks for the quick updates guys. I knew I had seen a thread before but I guess my search skills are lacking.

Anyone know how to hook up the aux port? Or is it too much of a PIA? Saw the other thread that its part of that white connector.

02-13-2019, 10:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
mini_cal Base Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 64 Drives: 19 370Z Heritage Rep Power: 7	Center Console USB & Aux I'm going to be installing an aftermarket unit soon and just want to make sure I have everything before I start pulling everything. Does anyone know for the later model Zs, how the USB and Aux ports from the centre console are connected to the head unit? I have already soldered up my Metra harness to the provided harness. My head unit has a USB port in the back. Does the base head unit just have a USB/micro USB/mini USB port that is connected to the port? I'd really like to retain this USB as I use it for my iPod and charging things. Also is the aux port from the centre console connected to just an extension? Not a huge loss as there is also an aux port on the face of the new head unit.

02-14-2019, 08:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
mlsully Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 175 Drives: 2015 Nismo Rep Power: 43	Its connected to a harness, not a USB type connector. You could get creative and cut/splice the wires into a USB plug for your new headunit. You'll need to look at the FSMs to see which wires you'll need to tap. bigaudiofanat likes this. __________________ 2015 370z Nismo 7AT. Tein Flex Coilovers, Stillen Gen 3 Intake, Fast Intentions Test Pipes and Exhaust, APR Splitter, Vossen CV5 Wheels, Tuned by Seb

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02-14-2019, 05:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
StormWhite Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 225 Drives: 2017 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 74894	2015 Base Unit pictures Looks like a USB connection

02-14-2019, 10:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
mini_cal Base Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 64 Drives: 19 370Z Heritage Rep Power: 7	Perfect! Thanks for the quick updates guys. I knew I had seen a thread before but I guess my search skills are lacking. Anyone know how to hook up the aux port? Or is it too much of a PIA? Saw the other thread that its part of that white connector.