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Hm...
Not sure why anyone would install USB power there...
A better place to install extra power, whether it's 12V or 5V(USB) would be at the end of the centre console. There it can be reached easily from any seat in the car.
And that's without having wires hanging down and distracting the driver.
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I know sounds daft but which bit the centre console.
Was only thinking up there as its out the way, the usb extension can jsut have the end sticking out the gap then have a mini usb cable which can be tucked away or pull out from the usb extension when not in use.
Did this in the feista which ran a wire thought the dash to stick out the right of the dash/drivers corner with extension then mini cable for satnav/phone.
12v was in the cig draw so tucked a cable from under it and back into dash.
As the 12v is in the middle and no easy way to push cable thou dash nor get it out in same area was just looking at different ideas and angles, cleanly.
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It was an idea really, need to test with phone in the area for viewing if dont like it up there wont try power source.
Thanks for your imput
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There is another thread somewhere on forum where someone fitted usb conn at similar location.
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That what I seen, think it was in india, so twas were idea came from.
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