Replace lighter socket with data USB port
 

Has anyone replaced the lighter socket on the dash (above the radio) with a USB port that can be used with the radio (like the one in the center console)? I hate having a long usb cord snaking from the center console up to where I have my phone mounted above the radio. I believe there is a micro-USB port on the Sync module behind the glove box (at least on Nav version) which could be used, as well. The goal would be to have a very short USB cable coming out of the dash where the factory lighter socket is which is essentially right behind my phone mount. I searched but only came up with older threads which referenced that extra USB port in the Sync module.

No I have not seen that done, but sounds like a worthy project. Search this site, and maybe take a run at Google.

I would guess it would not be a tough project to extend the port from the console to the lighter/DC port in the dash, but not sure about finding or adapting a plug to fit.

Good luck and keep us posted. If you do it document the process and pitfalls. :nice:

So, here's what I would do if I were in your shoes.

The stock port, a flap.

You will follow these instructions to remove the existing power port

https://lib.americanmuscle.com/files/66353.pdf

These are the instructions for people who are installing the push button start. This will allow you to get in / behind it. What I would do ia find a way to modify the stock power port to have a USB mounted to the flat surface of the flap. Then just route that all the way down and under the center console.