Position of USB socket?

Border Boy · Mar 10, 2019

Hi All

I am considering installing a USB socket just behind gear stick as on photo, so far I haven't checked on clearance behind panel which may prevent fitting
Is it a good position or maybe there are better and where would I pick up a live connection?
Thanks

andyfreelandy · Mar 10, 2019

Simple solution to this one is a plug in accessory socket with 2 usbs on. Fits flush in cigar lighter. About £3 on ebay.

Border Boy · Mar 10, 2019

andyfreelandy said:
Simple solution to this one is a plug in accessory socket with 2 usbs on. Fits flush in cigar lighter. About £3 on ebay.

Andy, thanks for quick reply. I had considered this but I use cigar lighter socket for sat nav/dash cam

Nodge68 · Mar 10, 2019

Border Boy said:
Andy, thanks for quick reply. I had considered this but I use cigar lighter socket for sat nav/dash cam

You can fit some types of twin USB sockets in the spare window switch holes, if you have them.

andyfreelandy · Mar 10, 2019

Also a twin usb could feed your satnav too. I have seem then mounted in the left hand mirror switch blank. Hole looks about right size. I used the blank on right of steering column for small voltmeter. Dunno what switch should go there, below mirror switch.

Border Boy · Mar 10, 2019

andyfreelandy said:
Also a twin usb could feed your satnav too. I have seem then mounted in the left hand mirror switch blank. Hole looks about right size. I used the blank on right of steering column for small voltmeter. Dunno what switch should go there, below mirror switch.

I didn't realise a sat nav would work off a USB port, I thought it had to be 12 volts

Nodge68 · Mar 11, 2019

Border Boy said:
I didn't realise a sat nav would work off a USB port, I thought it had to be 12 volts

Dash cams and sat navs normally have mini or micro USB sockets to provide them with power. This makes them use a 5 Volt input to comply with the USB standard.

Border Boy · Mar 11, 2019

Nodge68 said:
Dash cams and sat navs normally have mini or micro USB sockets to provide them with power. This makes them use a 5 Volt input to comply with the USB standard.

I've got a suitable cable so I'll give it go using the USB socket
Nodge, thank you and everyone for their comments in this thread

andyfreelandy · Mar 11, 2019

Thanks for post. Would be great if everyone asking questions fed back and acknowledged the time and effort made by others as you have done!

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