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Old 07-29-2016, 05:23 PM
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I think that'll be this weekend's project. The benefit to this is if you have a '16, once CarPlay finally comes out this will be hugely beneficial for hooking up your phone to SYNC without nasty cords hanging around.
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Is the charging cord all hidden in the center console? You can't see it when you open the console lid?
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Great work! Thanks for doing it!
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[QUOTE=firecadet613;4863659]Is the charging cord all hidden in the center console? You can't see it when you open the console lid.

The large bin under you arm? No, none of it is ran in there. All hidden under trim.
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Perfect! Thanks.
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Originally Posted by HCFX2013
I think that'll be this weekend's project. The benefit to this is if you have a '16, once CarPlay finally comes out this will be hugely beneficial for hooking up your phone to SYNC without nasty cords hanging around.
Post pics once you finish!
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Originally Posted by antho
gotcha. I use the adapter. Is there an advantage to using the usb over Bluetooth?
When Apple Play (and I believe Android Auto) are released for Sync3 later this year, you will need to use the USB connection to interact with the apps.
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[QUOTE=Johnny_bravo00;4863706]
Originally Posted by firecadet613
Is the charging cord all hidden in the center console? You can't see it when you open the console lid.

The large bin under you arm? No, none of it is ran in there. All hidden under trim.
What about using a retractable USB cable?
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Originally Posted by bigcitymike
When Apple Play (and I believe Android Auto) are released for Sync3 later this year, you will need to use the USB connection to interact with the apps.
Awesome, I mostly like it plugged in because I find the audio quality slightly better and when you are plugged in it shows album art instead of the Bluetooth logo. I'm going to have to read more about sync 3.
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What about using a retractable USB cable?
It's funny you say that. I had thought of using a retractable cable but they tend to be pretty low quality cables and would likely break. Then I thought of placing a sliding weight. The same idea as a retractable faucet. Uses a weight that slides to pull the faucet cord back in. What do you think about that idea?
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