September 17, 20214 yr I've got a touch of OCD. I don't like wires. My SUV is a 2019 and has Android auto which I use. But it's not wireless. Trust me this has bothered me enough that I have considered upgrading to a newer vehicle. That's not really realistic at this time given the current market. The USB jack is inside a compartment with a small faux wood paneled door that flips open and shut towards the front end of my center console which is very large and extends all the way forward almost underneath the dash. So I got to thinking I could drill a small hole in an inconspicuous spot from the inside of this compartment through the back where a hole would be unseen and then I wouldn't have a wire to deal with. I've done similar mods in my previous SUV to hook up smart TV to the rear entertainment. TL:DR I drilled a hole in the top of the faux wood paneled flip open door. When the door is open it folds into the inside of the compartment. By my eyeballs I did not think it hung low enough to get in the way. But I was wrong. I would like to replace this little door. It seems to be layered under a lot of trim panels and I'd just as soon order the part and pay someone who knows what they're doing to fix it. I don't really think I want to take the car to the dealer and show them that I drilled through the center console though. I don't think that would have warranty implications but I'm not certain. More than that, I may trade in at some point and I don't really want a service record on file about the hole that was drilled into the console. I'm thinking maybe a car stereo place? What's my best bet for finding the part and a place to do the work?
September 17, 20214 yr You are way overthinking this, no way a service record for replacing a piece of console trim is going to affect value for any sale, much less a trade-in. And unless you drilled into a wiring harness behind the panel, no, there will be no way they can try to point anything at warranty. If anything, you should have the dealer do the replacement, because if they yank the console apart and damage something else that later needs warranty, they can't deny it. If you have Joe Bob's Awesome Car Audio And Rimz yank your console apart, there's more chance they damage something that the dealer can deny. That all said, very unlikely the door is available separately, so you might need to look for a wrecker or eBay to get just the little door. And it may not be easily changeable, might never have been designed to be removable.
September 17, 20214 yr Your truck is totaled. Gotta buy the assembly, which in this case is the whole damned vehicle.
September 17, 20214 yr YouTube is your friend here. Somebody out there has a video of themselves replacing that panel. It will be easier than you think.
September 18, 20214 yr Why not repair the hole? A good detail shop might have wisdom on an invisible repair.
September 18, 20214 yr How the fuck do you have a 2019 SUV that doesn't have that go through Bluetooth?
September 18, 20214 yr 4 hours ago, ztejas said: How the fuck do you have a 2019 SUV that doesn't have that go through Bluetooth? You'd be amazed at the robust auto industry in Tezekistan......
September 18, 20214 yr 7 hours ago, ztejas said: How the fuck do you have a 2019 SUV that doesn't have that go through Bluetooth? Android Auto is weird. It uses bluetooth, yes, but it also uses USB. Wireless Android Auto is a very new thing. Only the latest head units have it. And, now, Google is ditching Android Auto. Boon, go find a forum for your vehicle and peruse or make this same type post. Someone has probably dealt with a similar issue and can point to the part number and assembly instructions.
September 19, 20214 yr Just name the hole "South Austin's Mom" & keep your finger in it all the time.
September 19, 20214 yr 5 hours ago, ROFL BOX said: Just name the hole "South Austin's Mom" & keep your finger in it all the time. That's the drive through at Chick-fil-a Edited September 19, 20214 yr by slorch
September 20, 20214 yr Author On 9/18/2021 at 12:39 PM, MonkeyDoughnut said: Why not get a Carsify adapter to go wireless? I had never heard of this. Where were you last week dipshit? I will buy this after I finish paying off my new center console. After looking at it a bit more I'm pretty sure Sam is into something. I don't think the door comes out. I think the entire console might be one piece. Jesus Christ I'm a fucking idiot.
September 20, 20214 yr Post a pic. You might be able to plug the hole with epoxy, smooth it, and have it vinyl wrapped.
September 21, 20214 yr Author I did a quick search and located the assembly that comes with the door on it. Not cheap. It would be the one on the left. I guess I could contact this seller and see if they can sell the door only. I don't think this is something I can fix with a wrap. https://www.ebay.com/itm/373666708218?hash=item5700457afa%3Ag%3Ah08AAOSwZ45hBUHl&fits=Submodel%3ASelect|Year%3A2018|Engine+-+Liter_Display%3A3.5L|Model%3ANavigator|Make%3ALincoln|Trim%3ASelect+Sport+Utility+4-Door|Engine%3A3.5L+3496CC+213Cu.+In.+V6+GAS+DOHC+Turbocharged
September 21, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Baboontyme said: I did a quick search and located the assembly that comes with the door on it. Not cheap. It would be the one on the left. I guess I could contact this seller and see if they can sell the door only. I don't think this is something I can fix with a wrap. https://www.ebay.com/itm/373666708218?hash=item5700457afa%3Ag%3Ah08AAOSwZ45hBUHl&fits=Submodel%3ASelect|Year%3A2018|Engine+-+Liter_Display%3A3.5L|Model%3ANavigator|Make%3ALincoln|Trim%3ASelect+Sport+Utility+4-Door|Engine%3A3.5L+3496CC+213Cu.+In.+V6+GAS+DOHC+Turbocharged You might check auto wrecking yards. You might be able to find a door at one of those places - for much cheaper than $1000.
September 22, 20214 yr Just install a switch or knob in the hole and call it a feature. I’m sure you can find a scrap guitar on Facebook marketplace.
September 24, 20214 yr On 9/21/2021 at 9:04 PM, Mole said: Just install a switch or knob in the hole and call it a feature. I’m sure you can find a scrap guitar on Facebook marketplace. This. Installing a knob that goes to 11 would be the best idea.
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