Mark030358 616 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 P=V*A thus the USB connection is able to supply 5 watts. Issue is the voltage is low and you will probably pull more current because of this. If I were you I would try to power your new device from a USB charger to see if it will operate. cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyKL 133 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 3 hours ago, alias23 said: However with the USB wiring being 1Amp and I believe 5VDC is this going to be meaty enough to power the RaceLogic? Are you sure the wiring is 1amp or just the USB plug? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alias23 1,535 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Thanks guys for all the comments... I think given what I’m wanting to do I may be best to wait for the auto electrician in the new year! Quote www.alias23.com Link to post Share on other sites
Daveb99 69 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 I have a V6 Roadster with the convenience pack, so it has the USB socket already fitted on the passenger side. Has anyone ever considered the possibility of installing a subtle USB socket on the top of the dashboard somewhere centrally? I sometimes need power up there for my phone when using it as a Sat Nav - and I hate having cables draping over the front of the dash. If I could simply buy a short cable and plug it in up there it would be great.... i guess it's doable but would mean making a hole in the dash - which I wouldn't be very keen to do at all.....has anyone found another way? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
21gg 423 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 How about a extension cable and just poke it through a panel gap? Or the side of the instrument cluster surround. At least it's easy to get to and replace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daveb99 69 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, 21gg said: How about a extension cable and just poke it through a panel gap? Or the side of the instrument cluster surround. At least it's easy to get to and replace. Hi Gav, hope you're keeping well - I suspect the lovely GTE isn't seeing much tarmac at this time of year? That sounds like a good shout re the USB - I'll have a poke around and see what the options are.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
21gg 423 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Was out last weekend then the fuel pump packed up, fortunately on my drive! Had it fixed by Tuesday night. No snow up here so will be out in it tomorrow no doubt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyKL 133 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 11 hours ago, Daveb99 said: I have a V6 Roadster with the convenience pack, so it has the USB socket already fitted on the passenger side. Has anyone ever considered the possibility of installing a subtle USB socket on the top of the dashboard somewhere centrally? Doesn't the stereo have a USB input on the front? Before I installed my USB ports I used the one in the stereo with a very short cable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daveb99 69 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 16 minutes ago, TonyKL said: Doesn't the stereo have a USB input on the front? Before I installed my USB ports I used the one in the stereo with a very short cable. I fitted a better head unit that has a USB input on the front, but I have a USB thumb drive in there with my MP3s on it. The head unit does have a rear USB input (on a trailing lead) so if I could find a way through the dash top, I could potentially have that as the power for the windscreen mounted phone/Nav. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
French Frie 401 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 11 hours ago, Daveb99 said: i guess it's doable but would mean making a hole in the dash - which I wouldn't be very keen to do at all.....has anyone found another way? I also have the Convenience pack, and I chose to run the USB cable to the center console, just by fitting it between the dashboard panel gaps, using some Facom levers (also useful for door panels etc), without hurting the leather... this way, the cable just goes out near the phone (sorry, no pics) ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geartox 600 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 I just checked on both side of the car. Even if you have a socket on both side, the power cable for the auxiliary socket is only on one side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jnp 1 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 On 28/04/2017 at 23:47, TonyKL said: Ok, so I did this today and it works! I ordered a USB plug from amazon < £10 and am now happy (well, just need to sort out drivers side). I followed the instructions above but instead of stripping the connector I actually modified my plug to fit. This was pretty straight forward and all I used were a pair of pliers to kink the terminals (see picture) and then it just 'clicked' into the lotus connector. The USB plug I bought has a voltage readout on it, I'd prefer a blank on but could not find any that didn't light up so I thought this was the best options. I also kept the cap so that I can cover the light most of the time. This also worked on my 2012 S3 Elise S, cabling all there ready. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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