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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 04:55 PM
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Yes, I'm tired of the single power outlet in the rear center console. I want to know if anyone's actually got a working outlet they may have placed at the front of the car, i.e. dash or front console.
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 04:56 PM
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I want to have the ability to plug in my phone or other device w/o having a long *** cord going all the way to the rear outlet.

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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 05:15 PM
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Just get a 04+ passenger side panel, it will have a lighter in it then just wire it up to the fuse box.
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 05:21 PM
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Yeah, I'm looking for one now. Funny, but I think I saw one of your threads about this while searching.
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 05:57 PM
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Adding a power plug should be simple. Drill a round hole where you want the power, and install a hot-plug. Off-roaders put these in all sorts of places in their vehicles. --Spike
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 09:45 AM
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search ya noob!

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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 11:21 AM
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I just run a dual USB/CIG from the back, leaves the front open for tablet.
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 03:55 PM
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search ya noob!

When you don't know the terms, vocabulary, or concepts, it makes it a little difficult to search. I figured someone who's done it would chime in.
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Some ideas. What do you guys think?

Amazon.com: ISWEES Dual USB Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Splitter 12V Charger Power Adapter Outlet: Cell Phones & Accessories Amazon.com: ISWEES Dual USB Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Splitter 12V Charger Power Adapter Outlet: Cell Phones & Accessories

Amazon.com: Susenstone(TM) Dual USB Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Splitter 12V Charger Power Adapter Outlet: Cell Phones & Accessories Amazon.com: Susenstone(TM) Dual USB Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Splitter 12V Charger Power Adapter Outlet: Cell Phones & Accessories
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In my other car I have a 3A cellphone charger hooked right up the the power seat fuse(and grounded to a bolt behind the dash) and it comes out of the left side of the dash up the pillar. Took me all of $4 and about 10 minutes to install.

Before that I had a 2.1a and 1a charger zip tied to the bottom of the dash near the drivers feet. Wired the same way
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
When you don't know the terms, vocabulary, or concepts, it makes it a little difficult to search. I figured someone who's done it would chime in.
i did swap the 04.5 lower dash panel in. Its a direct fit. just wire it up to the other outlet and you're good to go.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Cux350z
i did swap the 04.5 lower dash panel in. Its a direct fit. just wire it up to the other outlet and you're good to go.
Then where are you going to hold your drink?!
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Originally Posted by iideadeyeii
Then where are you going to hold your drink?!
Mine has the outlet AND the cup holder ^.^
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Originally Posted by turboed350z
Mine has the outlet AND the cup holder ^.^
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 05:10 PM
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Lol mine too, but I'm getting rid of it. Going with the 07+ lighter only panel.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 06:02 PM
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Man, you guys have some great ideas! Thanks! I'm going shopping this weekend.
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