Installed USB ports in middle blank switch.

JustinP · 04-29-2017, 06:44 PM

I removed too many parts but wasn't really sure how I wanted to set the wiring.

This is what I installed

I wanted to tap into the wires for the cigarette lighter in the arm rest cubby, but these weren't easy to get to from the e-brake.

Traced the wires to just below the center stack. Thankfully the colors were different. Not sure where the other set goes.

Everything spliced in.

Testing before buttoning it all up.

Lots of extra wire with the switch so I just wrapped it up, zip tie, but left enough slack to easily pull the cup holder in the future.

All buttoned up.

Switch cost $50.

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BboyZ · 04-29-2017, 06:49 PM

Nice, looks good!!!

Nixin · 04-29-2017, 07:39 PM

Very nice install. When are you coming to Toronto to install mine?

DeliriousClam · 04-29-2017, 07:41 PM

I have that same exact thing in my car and there's one thing that bothers me about it. All the blanks are flat black but the USB thing is gloss black.

JustinP · 04-29-2017, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

I have that same exact thing in my car and there's one thing that bothers me about it. All the blanks are flat black but the USB thing is gloss black.

Yea...I feel ya on that. I am willing to over look it. There was anything else I wanted there.

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Nixin · 04-29-2017, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

I have that same exact thing in my car and there's one thing that bothers me about it. All the blanks are flat black but the USB thing is gloss black.

OMG, I just noticed that too, damn my OCD just kicked in!!!

DeliriousClam · 04-29-2017, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustinP

Yea...I feel ya on that. I am willing to over look it. There was anything else I wanted there.

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I'm going to try to take care of that. Take some old USB connectors and cut off the metal ends, stick them in, then paint. I'll let you know how that goes

kenchan · 04-29-2017, 07:57 PM

GJ op!

kenchan · 04-29-2017, 08:01 PM

wish dere was a nice way to place the phone on the center console.. since there isn't on the Z, i ended up wiring up the USB inside the center console to place my entire iphone inside while playing pandora and stuff.

on other cars they have sliding cup holder covers where you can place ur phone on top of it while hooked up to the HU's USB..

JustinP · 04-29-2017, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

wish dere was a nice way to place the phone on the center console.. since there isn't on the Z, i ended up wiring up the USB inside the center console to place my entire iphone inside while playing pandora and stuff.

on other cars they have sliding cup holder covers where you can place ur phone on top of it while hooked up to the HU's USB..

I use this.
Koomus Pro CD Slot Smartphone Car Mount Holder Cradle for iPhone 6 6 Plus 5S 5C 5 Samsung Galaxy and all Smartphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010NYXETQ..._HZsbzbRFNEFR3

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04-29-2017, 06:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
JustinP Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago West Burbs Posts: 60 Drives: 2014 370z Touring SP Rep Power: 9	Installed USB ports in middle blank switch. I removed too many parts but wasn't really sure how I wanted to set the wiring. This is what I installed I wanted to tap into the wires for the cigarette lighter in the arm rest cubby, but these weren't easy to get to from the e-brake. Traced the wires to just below the center stack. Thankfully the colors were different. Not sure where the other set goes. Everything spliced in. Testing before buttoning it all up. Lots of extra wire with the switch so I just wrapped it up, zip tie, but left enough slack to easily pull the cup holder in the future. All buttoned up. Switch cost $50. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro kenchan, SouthArk370Z, Silly Rabbit and 3 others like this. __________________ Stillen G3 CAI \| Z1 Setrab 25 Row Oil Cooler Thermostatic \| H&R 25mm spacers x 4 \| IJDMTOY 4th Brake light

04-29-2017, 06:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
BboyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 446 Drives: 2016 Z34 Nismo Rep Power: 10	Nice, looks good!!! JustinP likes this.

04-29-2017, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	Very nice install. When are you coming to Toronto to install mine? JustinP likes this.

04-29-2017, 07:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54272	I have that same exact thing in my car and there's one thing that bothers me about it. All the blanks are flat black but the USB thing is gloss black. JustinP likes this. __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	GJ op!

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wish dere was a nice way to place the phone on the center console.. since there isn't on the Z, i ended up wiring up the USB inside the center console to place my entire iphone inside while playing pandora and stuff. on other cars they have sliding cup holder covers where you can place ur phone on top of it while hooked up to the HU's USB..