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Date Registered: 05-2013
Location: Melbourne
TOTAL POSTS: 125

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LOL! Thanks for that... I've got a cheap cig socket light I can test it with.

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Kris (X-3109)
2012 T31 Series IV Ti

Mods:
LED parkers, reverse lights, number plate lights
Chrome indicator lights (no more fried eggs)
Crystal Vision 4300k high beam lights
Steering wheel lights enabled
Top box 12v power socket

27/May/2013, 12:40 pm

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Date Registered: 03-2013
Location: Sydney
TOTAL POSTS: 2

Re: T31 Additional power outlet in dashboard storage box

Hi, I thought that this was a great mod so I carried it out but it annoyed me that the audio cable from my phone to the stereo was still messy so I tidied that up as well. The pics tell the story.

It's extra neat if you use a flat cable so that the door on the compartment under the stereo closes properly. Even neater if you use an angled plug to fit into the stereo.

Hope I haven't broken any rules using this site for the pics.

Wiring Mod

Cheers, Andy

9/Jul/2013, 9:08 pm

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Nicely done Andy.

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9/Jul/2013, 9:22 pm

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Date Registered: 05-2012
Location: MELBOURNE, Australia
TOTAL POSTS: 12

Re: T31 Additional power outlet in dashboard storage box

Hi Guys,

Great thread. Thanks for all the tips - I used a bit of everything on Page 1.

I wanted to retain the factory look and avoid having to drill into anything. I went for a USB port in one of the blank switches near the fusebox. I've got a spare 12v socket hiding in the fusebox itself just in case emoticon

For anyone whos interested, I butchered a USB Female A to Male A extension cable to get the 'panel fit' look...

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Dave X-3148
2011 T31 X-Trail TS Diesel (Series IV), 6sp auto, Snow Storm.

30/Aug/2013, 2:14 pm

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Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966

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Top idea Dave, that's an awesome spot for a USB.

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Tony X-891c

HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1

30/Aug/2013, 5:50 pm

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Date Registered: 12-2013
Location: Bucharest, Romania
TOTAL POSTS: 27

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Just made it too and searching for a previous post found this topic.
Here is my version, on central console.
I took the electronics from a 12V-USB charger and I put the PCB inside a thermic mouled isolator.
I took the LED that light only when current is drawn from the USB as a charge indicator.
Unfortunately, the dumb button is made from some sort of poliester and is very hard to finish it without little scars...

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Adrian
2008,T31-2.0 DCi 6 speed manual (X-3451)
Ham Callsign: YO3HJV
Bucharest/Romania

23/Dec/2013, 3:39 am

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Date Registered: 07-2009
Location: Central Queensland
TOTAL POSTS: 460

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Very nice Adrian emoticon

Good ideas alround in this thread.

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Central Qld
2012 T31 TL Series 5 - Burning Red

23/Dec/2013, 6:01 pm

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Date Registered: 12-2013
Location: Bucharest, Romania
TOTAL POSTS: 27

Re: T31 Additional power outlet in dashboard storage box

And here is my version.
I put two plugs. One is a cigarette lighter plug and the second is a 20 Amp quick connect accessory plug used on my radio equipments (from marine appliances).
I put the screws on the plug after placing back the glove box due to the limited space under the dash; it cannot be replaced with the plug installed.

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Adrian
2008,T31-2.0 DCi 6 speed manual (X-3451)
Ham Callsign: YO3HJV
Bucharest/Romania

3/Jan/2014, 11:13 pm

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Date Registered: 12-2015
TOTAL POSTS: 5

Re: T31 Additional power outlet in dashboard storage box

Hey guys,

Just looking at the process as described by Jalal, the only thought I had about the mounting of the plug into the box, rather than just sitting it on the end of it's supply cable is if you (or someone, inadvertently dropped something in the box which was metal. Provides a short cut to a short circuit I was thinking, unless you use the connector with the fitted lid on it. Got one from SCA the other day for about $20.

30/Dec/2015, 8:51 am

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Date Registered: 06-2020
Location: Jamboree Heights, QLD
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Re: T31 Additional power outlet in dashboard storage box

Bit of an old thread but I appreciated the info in here! I did this mod recently and its been great for trips with the family. My regular socket was shorting out so I've replaced it at the same time with a dual usb plug. For the wiring I left the stock plug and just tapped into it with some blade terminals. The easiest way to know which wire is which is: the pole on the 12v plug is positive, look at the 12v socket and it will be very obvious.

I also found it easiest to screw down the mounting block by separating the lid from the dash box, this requires taking out some screws and springs. Was pretty straight forward.

Wiring up the 12v socket and dual usb

Wiring on the back of the existing socket replacement. Retaining factory plug and using piggyback terminals to split the power off

New dual usb's

New upper dash power

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Darryl - Western Suburbs Brisbane
The TOE truck (registration plate letters)
2009 TS diesel X-trail with added Provent
Centre Upper Dash power mod done
Number plate bracket spotlights.

24/Sep/2020, 6:57 pm

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