billabong687
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Adding 12v sockets for the rear seats
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Current DIY - 12V Sockets
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billabong687
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Yeah... but big fail on my part... i didnt check for clearance
the 12v sockets stick too far out and is hitting the latch as i try to put the rear cover back on... it would of work had i made them lower... a local dealer told me the rear panel is not available as a stand alone order... id have to reorder the whole console... $200 part...
fml... haha
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- 2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring AWD, Moonroof/ Bose and Tech package
Is this a 2016 model? Did you have to remove the whole center console unit? How did you go about doing that? I can't find much on the 2016
billabong687
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yeah i ordered some grommets... going to plug one hole and then use a grommet and just hang some female usb extension cables... id rather not spend $200 to fix my mistake... that money could go towards an exhaust haha
billabong687
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no didnt i didnt remove the whole center console... bought a fuse kit off amazon and extended the cable with more wire. https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
I tucked the wire under the steering wheel followed through to the center console by just tucking it underneath the paneling. The back pops off pretty easy with some plastic tools. Just make sure to make the holes lower... i didnt provide enough clearance. my sockets hit the latch. if you decide to do it. just put the holes near the bottom of the panel.
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- 2016 CX-5 GT AWD Tech/iAct
I plan on trying to do this, but with the https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned). I'll find room for it, or modify the inside of the console. Since there is a power outlet inside the console, I'll tap off that for power.
billabong687
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I think had I gone half inch lower i would of been fine. It would look funny on the outside in terms of hole placement.
I think you'll clear near the bottom. Good luck!
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Thanks billabong687,
I plan on soldering leads to the terminals then cover with glue-lined heat shrink and putting a disconnect in the wires, or using flag terminal lugs instead of straight, to make the assy. a bit shorter.
I plan on soldering leads to the terminals then cover with glue-lined heat shrink and putting a disconnect in the wires, or using flag terminal lugs instead of straight, to make the assy. a bit shorter.
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Nice idea, How sturdy does it all feel once its all back together?
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- 2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring AWD, Moonroof/ Bose and Tech package
I actually have a couple projects I want to work on surrounding the center console. One of them is very similar to this, just installing an AC 110 outlet instead of the 12v one. I also have some cupholder accent lights to go with my footwells, I want to add a 12v to the front cubby of the center console too... I just need to remove/ take it apart to do those.
billabong687
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Update: was able to cut some of the plastic on the latch to create more room. Still not closing all the way. I'll work on it more this weekend
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silverevo05
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How did this turn out? I'm curious since I want to do the same thing
Im sure it worked out fine for Billabong, as I had done a project that involved similar modifications. If you have dremel you would make quick work of it. Just make sure you don't remove anymore than whats in the pic, as the remaining plastic is important for the latch mechanism. (the red outlines what has been removed for my project)
Measure twice, cut once!
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Thanks timbimakai!
I wanted to make it a little more confortable for the rear passengers, so I added rear vents and heated seats (thats what the buttons are for above the vents.)
The aftermarket heated seats are fairly inexpensive ($40/pair) and can be source easily online. The vents are from a VW GTI mk6 in which the chrome accents matched the CX-5 very well giving it an oem look. I tapped into the ducts under the front seats for the air supply, however the airflow coming out of them is a little week. Might have to add some computer fans to help with that in the future.
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yes, that's the back cover of the center console, it's only held in by 6 plastic latches, I started from the top by the armrest hinge corners (red arrows) and used a non marring plastic trim pry opener once you get the corners to pop, the remaining latches follow.
