johnH Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hey guys I was just cruising eBay for some sill plates for my car and I come across this: Silver button: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-FOCUS-Custom-USB-Dash-Connection-Point-Custom-MP3-3-5mm-Jack-SILVER-/321139472152?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ac5677718 black button: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-FOCUS-Custom-USB-Dash-Connection-Point-Custom-MP3-3-5mm-Jack-BLACK-/321139472716?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ac567794c Would be really good for those with USB sockets on rear of aftermarket radios and for having aux in same place...maybe good to also wire in to use as a USB charger! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOCA Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Neat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 That is quite handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnson293 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Saw these on eBay last week, and was showing these to my dad, as an option for his 2008 Zetec. Does anyone know if the standard 6000CD player for that year has a USB port on the rear, as that is how these are wired in, they just connect to that port on the head unit. His car currently only has an aux in, in the armrest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Afaik that radio won't have a USB. Those button blanks are tailored more towards aftermarket units Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Spock Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Great find :) Ordered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnH Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 I seen it and thought "hello there, i know a forum who maybe interested" lol im still looking for a decent set of sill plates....not too sure if i want the lockwood ones where it has a pic of a car or do i want the ones that say Focus...and what colour do i want the writing....aaaaahhhhh im a man....i hate decisions lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Spock Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I am very happy with these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230805643966?item=230805643966&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:OC:GB:3160&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkyz89 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 or these?? and the standard stereo wont have a usb port in the back :( i was looking at these last year lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Spock Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 My aftermarket Pioneer have 2 of them: Saw that the Dash USB Connection is included with a mini-usb connector - ordered a USB to mini-usb adapter: http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-2-0-A-Male-to-Mini-USB-B-5-Pin-Female-Adapter-/190685464149?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item2c65bd4655 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal. Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I have the panel in my Focus and it's a great match for shade and texture. I just use it for the 3.5mm jack plug to save connecting to the one in the glovebox. I did try the Ford approved USB >musicbox< but it wouldn't work properly with my Denso sat-nav so the O/H has it in her Fiesta ST now and that works fine with the Sony stereo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduke Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Thats neat shame it wont work with 6000 tho :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnH Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 I wonder if it is viable to splice the end and hook it into the switched 12v for radio and use as USB charger? Instead of having ciggy light socket in use...will only require 5v and around 0.5amp or something...time for research i think lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnH Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 So in other words you can charge and listen to music of your phone without power flying away like on some "smart" phones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Spock Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Received the "Nifty" item today :) Quality looks okay, nice red led when power button is activated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterlooney Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I am very happy with these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230805643966?item=230805643966&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:OC:GB:3160&vxp=mtr Added to my shopping list. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Spock Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Added to my shopping list. thank you I hope you will find them to your liking :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Spock Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 It was very easy to install - works great: I normally don't have everything on - just for the photo Edit: Doeas anybody know what usually is fitted where I put the USB connection? Behind the plate there was a connector with wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 It was very easy to install - works great: I normally don't have everything on - just for the photo Edit: Doeas anybody know what usually is fitted where I put the USB connection? Behind the plate there was a connector with wiring. It would be the passenger Airbag Light , just illuminates if you have and turn off the airbag , switch would be in the glove box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Spock Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 It would be the passenger Airbag Light , just illuminates if you have and turn off the airbag , switch would be in the glove box. Ok, thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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