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replacing the lame car phone plug for a usb one?

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Old 04-16-2010, 12:50 AM
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Default replacing the lame car phone plug for a usb one?
has anyone ever tried this? i am thinking that replacing the phone adapter in the center console for a usb port would allow for an ipod or something without having to go through a lot of grief and rewiring.
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Old 04-16-2010, 01:38 AM
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I was thinking the same thing so I would be able to charge my headset there.
 
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Old 04-16-2010, 01:18 PM
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is there always power to that thing?
 
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Old 04-16-2010, 01:43 PM
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Thats a dope *** Idea!! Im gonna do that!
 
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Old 04-16-2010, 04:47 PM
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I'd say its at least worth a shot, seems like it should at least work for power if nothing else
 
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Old 04-16-2010, 05:02 PM
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can you show a pic of that phone adapter thing? i cant find it in my car LOL where exactly is it located?
 
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Old 04-16-2010, 09:00 PM
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Its on the hinge of the center console.

EDIT: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4030807

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec23.shtml
 
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Old 04-16-2010, 09:03 PM
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is it only on the facelift models? i have a 98 ;/
 
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Old 04-16-2010, 09:55 PM
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Well mine is a pre-99 and Ive got it.
 
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Old 04-17-2010, 01:53 AM
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i will have to check, but i dont think that i have it
when i bought the car the dealer told me that the arm rest was replaced cuz it was cracked or something. maybe the new one didnt come with the phone plug anymore
 
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