Mpgrimm2's Cellphone and Hidden Power setup

Mpgrimm2's Cellphone Mount and Hidden Power Setup

There are several posts about where to mount a cellphone and custom holders for the console folks but I figured I would share my setup. (I posted the info somewhere else briefly but can't find the post now).

Please note that these pictures were taken after the fact because I wasn't thinking at the time about posting this, but I will be happy to answer any questions.

This should work with MANY FCA vehicles with the same switched 12v socket, but is known to work with 2013-2016 Trucks (and likely 2009-2012).

Recommended Parts:

- 12v Power Accessory Kit, PN: EZ-DC-T $30
(From OemAutoPartsCo, or just splice in to the 12v Switched outlet)


- DC to DC Voltage Regulator 8-22V to 5V 3A/15W with Micro USB plug $12
(From Amazon, Ebay, or similar. ** Make sure you order it with the correct plug ** )


- iOttie Cellphone Mount with Qi Wireless Charging $42
(Or similar item. My exact Qi Easy Flex charger isn't sold anymore, but the iOttie mounts hold very strongly to the dash/ textured surfaces and is a recommended brand)


The install:

1) It is recommended to disconnect the battery before hand, just to prevent any snafu's.

2) Remove your radio bezel, radio, and also the lower panel area to gain access to the back of the switched 12v outlet's plug (lower left side if you don't have a console, otherwise it's in the console).

- 2013-2016 Ram Radio Removal 6-27-16.pdf

3) Plug in the 12v Power Accessory Harness/T-adapter inline with the existing factory plug and outlet.




4) Connect the 5v 3amp DC converter to the two leads from the new Accessory Harness. You can use the included butt connectors, shorten the leads and use solder/heatshrink or even male/female "fast-on" terminals... your choice.

Note 1: You could also splice in a 2nd DC converter to the accessory harness to power a 2nd device, ie. GPS or portable XM receiver like I did. I wouldn't recommend more than 2 pucks for fear of blowing the fuse, but it should have plenty of room on the factory fuse.

5) Secure the little power supply puck somewhere behind the dash with zipties.

6) Make a small 1/4 sized oblong hole next in the side of the existing left screw hole to allow the usb cable to pass through and also notch out the rubber tray bottom as pictured.



7) Route the microUSB connector up to and through the dash storage tray such that it won't be caught/damage when the radio/bezel are re-installed.



Note 2: You can always conceal the mod later by replacing the rubber tray bottom with a new one.
PN: 1WQ39DX9AA ($13 from Tasca, eBay, or similar)

8) Reconnect battery and test/verify.



Hope this helps.

Some cheaper options for those with solder skills and patience:
- You can just splice/solder two leads with some male/female fast-on connectors and a fuse onto the back of the factory wires if you have the ability and want to save $30 (I did).

- If you don't want to use the 5v DC puck, you can carefully crack open the iOttie or a compatible cellphone car charger (2A minimum) and solder two power leads to the circuit board inside (where the cigarette terminals would contact the socket) and bring them out the nose with matching fast-on terminals, then reassemble the charger (I did).

Notes for those that want to make their own power outlet T-harness vs buying one.

The connectors are made by Yazaki (2.8mm FCI unsealed) and very difficult to source any info, any housings or terminals. If I can locate the actual listing in a Yazaki catalog for any of these PN’s, then I can get the relevant details and source it correctly. I did manage to locate a manufacturer drawing to verify the mating connectors through some google-fu, but that’s it at the moment.

As it looks currently, I would recommend people either de-pin, splice onto it, and re-pin or purchase the T-Harness (which is about $10 in parts, but $30 as purchased). See below.


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Everything I found so far is attached, but here’s the take-away:

- LIGHTER-CIGAR Power outlet (front dash)
... Yazaki PN: 7287-1810 <---- available at Nexus Electronics (Link here)
... Color: Natural/White (keyway A)
... Gender: Female
... Terminals: 7116-1734-02 (may cross reference to something else)

... Mates With
... Yazaki PN: 7187-1810
... Color: Natural/White (keyway A)
... Gender: Male
... Terminals: UNKNOWN (may cross reference to something else)


- POWER OUTLET (Center Seat)
... Yazaki PN: 7287-1811-30
... Color: Black (keyway B)
... Gender: Female
... Terminals: Unknown (should be same as above)

... Mates With
... Yazaki PN: 7187-1811-30
... Color: Black (keyway B)
... Gender: Male
... Terminals: UNKNOWN (should be same as above)

----------- www.Infotainment.com’s Harness -----------

Reference:
12v Power Accessory Kit _____ PN: EZ-DC-T $29.95

- FEMALE HARNESS END
... Yazaki PN: 7287-1812-40
... Color: Lt. Gray (keyway C)
... Gender: Female
... Terminals: Unknown (should be same as above)

... Mates With
... Yazaki PN: 7187-1812-40
... Color: Lt. Gray (keyway C)
... Gender: Male
... Terminals: UNKNOWN (should be same as above)
.

Great write up !
I see at the time of the picture your compass heading was deciding not to work at that time (dashes)

R.L.K. said:

Great write up !
I see at the time of the picture your compass heading was deciding not to work at that time (dashes)

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yep, I now consider it a bonus whenever it does work. It irritates my wife when I go "ooh look, my compass is working!" ("squirrel")

I want to get a Homelink/Compass module/Overhead console at some point to see if anything changes.

I belive one is for sale here on the classifieds.


https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=87859&share_fid=17770&share_type=t

Overhead Console with Homelink

Off topic... why are you using an external xm when your radio has it built in?

baum said:

Off topic... why are you using an external xm when your radio has it built in?

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Lifetime subscription on it ( + built in FM modulator). I use it intermittently when I have no paid XM service on the ra4, then they offer me 5-6mos for $20 and I hop back on board.

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Mpgrimm2 said:

Lifetime subscription on it ( + built in FM modulator). I use it intermittently when I have no paid XM service on the ra4, then they offer me 5-6mos for $20 and I hop back on board.

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got ya..

just an FYI you dont need to wait for that deal to come to you in the mail. i have been using it for over 5 years on many different vehicles. when the 6mo is up i call and threaten to cancel and after a few "passings" of the phone on their end i get it. 6mo for $25. the only kicker is DONT have your cc on file and have them send you a bill and you send a check. if you forget to do this again before the 6mo is up you get charged full price.

i get the bill sent to me and its full price so i call and threaten again and they drop the price and send me a new bill for the 25.

Anybody confirm this works the same 9-12's?

Rzrman328 said:

Anybody confirm this works the same 9-12's?

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Have you looked to see if the plug on the back of the accessory socket is the same?

I get the impression Chrysler hasn't changed it in a long time.

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Mpgrimm2 said:

Have you looked to see if the plug on the back of the accessory socket is the same?

I get the impression Chrysler hasn't changed it in a long time.

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I have not.

Wanted to see if anyone could confirm before I started takin stuff apart.

Finally got my new phone power supply in. Just need to get 20Awg to extend the power wire a bit so USB (20" L) makes it up to the phone mount. And an extra USB female on it for the future.

Pulling it apart to redo and will post pictures shortly.

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Added the following info to post 2.

Anyone have any additional info on the connectors and Male/Female terminals and where to source them (I assume Nexus Electronics once I have all the info)?

I can't locate this in any Yazaki catalog yet. There are few folks who want to make their own T-harness.
Reference:
12v Power Accessory Kit _____ PN: EZ-DC-T $29.95

Mpgrimm2 said:

Notes for those that want to make their own power outlet T-harness vs buying one.

The connectors are made by Yazaki (2.8mm FCI unsealed) and very difficult to source any info, any housings or terminals. If I can locate the actual listing in a Yazaki catalog for any of these PN’s, then I can get the relevant details and source it correctly. I did manage to locate a manufacturer drawing to verify the mating connectors through some google-fu, but that’s it at the moment.

As it looks currently, I would recommend people either de-pin, splice onto it, and re-pin or purchase the T-Harness (which is about $10 in parts, but $30 as purchased). See below.


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Everything I found so far is attached, but here’s the take-away:

- LIGHTER-CIGAR Power outlet (front dash)
... Yazaki PN: 7287-1810 <---- available at Nexus Electronics (Link here)
... Color: Natural/White (keyway A)
... Gender: Female
... Terminals: 7116-1734-02 (may cross reference to something else)

... Mates With
... Yazaki PN: 7187-1810
... Color: Natural/White (keyway A)
... Gender: Male
... Terminals: UNKNOWN (may cross reference to something else)


- POWER OUTLET (Center Seat)
... Yazaki PN: 7287-1811-30
... Color: Black (keyway B)
... Gender: Female
... Terminals: Unknown (should be same as above)

... Mates With
... Yazaki PN: 7187-1811-30
... Color: Black (keyway B)
... Gender: Male
... Terminals: UNKNOWN (should be same as above)

----------- www.Infotainment.com’s Harness -----------

Reference:
12v Power Accessory Kit _____ PN: EZ-DC-T $29.95

- FEMALE HARNESS END
... Yazaki PN: 7287-1812-40
... Color: Lt. Gray (keyway C)
... Gender: Female
... Terminals: Unknown (should be same as above)

... Mates With
... Yazaki PN: 7187-1812-40
... Color: Lt. Gray (keyway C)
... Gender: Male
... Terminals: UNKNOWN (should be same as above)
.

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It was only a $15 fee to switch my subscription from the factory ra4 to my aftermarket head unit. Can they not do that for your lifetime subscription? I din't even have to talk to anybody I just logged into my account and clicked on switch radios and put in the new ID number

Mpgrimm2 said:

Lifetime subscription on it ( + built in FM modulator). I use it intermittently when I have no paid XM service on the ra4, then they offer me 5-6mos for $20 and I hop back on board.

Up All Night Sleep All Day via my LG G4 on Tapatalk

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57buick said:

It was only a $15 fee to switch my subscription from the factory ra4 to my aftermarket head unit. Can they not do that for your lifetime subscription? I din't even have to talk to anybody I just logged into my account and clicked on switch radios and put in the new ID number

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Honestly I have had it so long, that I'm afraid to call them and find out it is supposed to be deactivated, then have them turn it off. I can't remember if it actually has a lifetime subscription or not, but it's still going and I'm not paying for it 2 vehicles later.

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Nice write-up. I really like how thorough you were in researching the part numbers.

Core-Lokt said:

Nice write-up. I really like how thorough you were in researching the part numbers.

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Thanks. I have updated pictures to post once I get the time.

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