pictures of additional aux sockets

macafee2 · 17th January 2019, 13:38

have you installed extra 12v aux sockets in the front of your car?

could you post a picture please of them installed?

Wondering about removing front cup holder and fitting one there. Perhaps I can get two in cubby hole under arm rest.

sat nav, phone and dash cam currently to be powered,

All the items get taken from car to car.

macafee2

spongeh · 17th January 2019, 14:36

Dash cam - I used a hard wire kit on an ignition live feed from behind the dash, I can't do that on my new car so I'm going to explore using the ignition live feed in the rear view mirror to power it.

Phone charging (front) - In the last car I used a hard wire kit to add two USB behind the dash. One with a cable to my phone cradle and one to the DAB device, but the controller seemed to cause interference on the radio. I haven't found anything for my phone that works other than an adapter in the cig socket.

Phone charging (rear) - I fitted a circular twin USB in the center console under the arm rest.... Need to get one fitted in my new car

clf · 17th January 2019, 14:58

2 usb power, with one usb for media and 3.5mm input for sound.

sent from here

macafee2 · 17th January 2019, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by clf

2 usb power, with one usb for media and 3.5mm input for sound.

sent from here

answers a question I had, can I fit two
cheers

macafee2

Raspberrycai · 17th January 2019, 15:11

I just use one of these ,They fit perfectly in the centre cubby space just below the weird wheel thing that nobody knows how to really use, as long as you take out the rubber mat.

3 12V sockets and 2 USB sockets, I power my dashcam and my radio transmitter from it all the time, and it looks quite decent too. only problem is that you have a big wire hanging down.

It's a lot easier to implement than an additional aux socket, but and it doesn't look half bad either. And of course it's removable.

Russp · 17th January 2019, 20:04

I thought of one in dummy cup holder but there seems to be lots of plastic behind it which accepts the fixing clips
I fitted one in the ZR which was a Honda switch in a blank it has a digital voltmeter on it too

Falcon Flyer · 20th January 2019, 02:18

Two cigar lighter fitting, then dual usb sockets in them. And, of course, they had to be illuminated......

https://youtu.be/aY8XfZgAlv0

Dorset Bob · 20th January 2019, 09:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcon Flyer

Two cigar lighter fitting, then dual usb sockets in them. And, of course, they had to be illuminated......

https://youtu.be/aY8XfZgAlv0

I like that!

KWIL · 20th January 2019, 09:33

Raspberrycai,

"weird wheel thing that nobody knows how to really use" ??

17th January 2019, 13:38	#1
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,926 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	pictures of additional aux sockets have you installed extra 12v aux sockets in the front of your car? could you post a picture please of them installed? Wondering about removing front cup holder and fitting one there. Perhaps I can get two in cubby hole under arm rest. sat nav, phone and dash cam currently to be powered, All the items get taken from car to car. macafee2

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clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	2 usb power, with one usb for media and 3.5mm input for sound. sent from here __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!

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Raspberrycai Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon, Merc 190E 1.8, '91 Yamaha SR125 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Chester Posts: 193 Thanks: 85 Thanked 60 Times in 36 Posts	I just use one of these ,They fit perfectly in the centre cubby space just below the weird wheel thing that nobody knows how to really use, as long as you take out the rubber mat. 3 12V sockets and 2 USB sockets, I power my dashcam and my radio transmitter from it all the time, and it looks quite decent too. only problem is that you have a big wire hanging down. It's a lot easier to implement than an additional aux socket, but and it doesn't look half bad either. And of course it's removable. __________________ 2004 Rover 75 Saloon - Connoisseur S.E - 2.0 Diesel CDTi - Platinum Gold - Auto. 1991 Mercedes 190E 1.8 (Nico) / 1991 Yamaha SR125 (David) This vehicle (Nigel) was born Wednesday, 15th September 2004 @ 08:14:39 and was the 103,810th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 - This vehicle was the 3,096th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 - This vehicle was the 303rd 75 in Platinum Gold (code: MCN) to be made out of 1,685 Platinum Gold 75s

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Falcon Flyer Gets stuck in R75 CDTi Auto Conn SE Mk1 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Crowthorne, Berkshire Posts: 665 Thanks: 190 Thanked 64 Times in 54 Posts	I put two in the rear ashtray.... Two cigar lighter fitting, then dual usb sockets in them. And, of course, they had to be illuminated...... https://youtu.be/aY8XfZgAlv0 __________________ The only 75 with a non-factory fitted, factory fitted sunroof!!!!

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Russp Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: holt Posts: 296 Thanks: 219 Thanked 112 Times in 49 Posts	I thought of one in dummy cup holder but there seems to be lots of plastic behind it which accepts the fixing clips I fitted one in the ZR which was a Honda switch in a blank it has a digital voltmeter on it too

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KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	Raspberrycai, "weird wheel thing that nobody knows how to really use" ??