Thank you this is a great upgrade. Having that ugly empty plug made the car feel cheap. Now with this upgrade the cabin comfort improves! I would like to see similar solutions for the driver side button strip of functions. (The strip of buttons has control for Auto Headlights, heated steering wheel, trunk release, etc.) On my XLE some of these buttons are also blanks.
Hi Morozov, great video, just wanted to mention that it is extremely easy to pull out the panel that this plugs into. Simply remove the 10mm bolt by the shifter, pull out the trim around the shifter and up the dash a bit, then pull out the panel that holds the dummy plug we are replacing. Makes it much easier to get that big plug out and the new one in, plus easier to fish the wires through the small hole and back out. Hope that helps a few people! Also, make sure not to unplug the wires from the parking brake buttons and the others on that panel, because now I have a parking brake error to take into my dealer...
MIKE LOPTIEN, YOU ARE THE MAN!!! I took out that 10 mm bolt w/o disconnecting the brake and ran it down the right side, right where the thick HVAC wire loom is and brought it under to connect to the D/C adapter! Thnx!! If you watch this video and do it their way, it's damn near impossiple to feed the wires straight out the back through that narrow hole. I did mines on an Adventure. Maybe that has something to do with it. Who knows.
I have a 2022 Rav4 XLE hybrid. I spent 2 hours trying to install this charger....to no avail. I got all the parts removed but when I tried to feed the wires of the new charger into the rear compartment of the existing charger receiver and cigarette lighter there was no opening that would allow the wires for the new charger to reach their destination. Your video made it appear that just feeding them through the new charger opening made them appear quickly where they could access their connections. I spent a great deal of time trying to make the new wiring reach their connections but had zero luck. Any ideas?
Finally got the time to install the charging adapter and got in to a problem. Unlike yours the panel where the charger goes and where is two seat heating buttons are has a plastic cover under with the light in the middle and it goes far in so there is no room to pull the wire from under it. I tried to pull this whole panel out but it will not come off. I can see the clips and I pulled the clips out but that is far as it goes. Any idea how to remove this panel? Thanks.
Can I ask why you disconnected the climate control panel? There is no need to do that (it doesn’t help in any way at all, because you don’t touch anything behind it)? Thanks & Regards.
Hey I love your work thank you. I got this charger and getting the dummy button out was easy but how did you manage to get the wire through the back and down? I have an XSE and there is so many wires and barely an opening that I tried for an hour to get this wire through and I couldn't figure it out
Hi, thanks for watching! I dont think XSE is any different, there should be access there as well. Maybe try using the fishing wire of some kind, see if this will help.
The way he did it looks so easy but in reality it’s very different. When I did mine 1st I was not able to get the wire thru no opening at all (2019 rav4) I removed the small panel on the passenger side and the gloves compartment as well and then I used a fish wire thru the dummy opening came out thru the passenger side opening and pushed back up to the bottom opening (use a flashlight 🙂) and the I taped the wire to the fishing wire pull up and out. A lot of work, sad part after i installed it it won’t work not sure why😳😳😳 hope this will help best of luck
I guess the query that I have here is... Surely it would make more sense to replace the USB outlet that's embedded into the charging tray? Is there some reason why this can not be done or is there a specific reason to have a 2nd USB outlet on the front console area?
Would it be possible to also upgrade this plug along with the wireless charger? Since the QC3.0 plug will be split from the cigarette lighter. Thank you for your time.
Both devices will be connected in parallel. The wattage summary for both is about 33 Watts. Current drawn by both devices will be less than 3 amps. Fuse rating for cigarette lighter circuit is at least 10 amps, most likely 15. So, yes, you can connect both the wireless charger and the QC3.0 USB plug.
@@MorozovAutomotive awesome videos btw! any chance you have a video showing how the cables from the usb c and the wireless charger connect in parallel? Looking to install both
Question: For context of my question, I am planning on adding a wireless charging pad that draws power also from the 12V receptacle. How do you calculate the load for the 12V charger that is now also being used for wireless charging as well as two cable ports? Can it handle the load is the question? Why I ask is that I am also interested in the QC 3.0 charge port on the front dash to fill in the empty/fake button. This device also T's off the 12 volt charger. Thus can I also include this QC3.0 charger in terms of power draw? Its easy enough to daisy chain in with the others, thats not the problem.
It can take a few attempts to pull the cable through but it is doable. Also, depending on the trim/year of the RAV4 this opening may be less accessible.
PRODUCT LINKS: Central Control Position QC3.0 Car Phone Charger For Toyota RAV4 Rav4 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024: - CARTRIMHOME - cartrimhome.com/usb-update-for-rav4-2019?tracking=morozov_automotive. - AMAZON - amzn.to/3UuiDyc.
You can easily have multiple devices connected in the vehicle. For example a dash cam, digital mirror, gps navigation, couple of phones for driver and passenger. Especially if you don't hardwire any devices this extra usb port will definitely come in handy.
Even if there is enough USB ports, I’d rather have another USB port over an empty useless waste of space ugly fake plug. This is a great, easy and cheap installation.
Hello, I have a RAV4 Prime. I tried to remove the dummy cover just like you did but instead of just cover I found a block attached to it with the wires. Yes, that is right wires are attached to the block that is part of the cover that is empty. Any idea what these wires are for? Thanks.
@@MorozovAutomotive Thanks. So what do I do? Just push it in and leave it? I am trying to replace it with the cover with a USB charging outlets. I just thought of something. Why would I have those wires there if I already have push start stop in my car?
@@sushi8204 These wires are meant for the button that disables the automatic engine start and stop system. This system stops the engine once you come to a stop and starts it again when you release the brake pedal. You may or may not have it depending on the year and the trim of the RAV4. Based on your description, you don't have the system but they still installed the wiring. You can hide the wires inside and install the the USB charger in place of the dummy.
@@MorozovAutomotive that is clear. But my concern is if two devices, phones for example, are connected to both usb, amperage per device will lower and charging time will be longer.
@@MorozovAutomotive Thanks… Have allot of trouble trying to hit the electrical cable thru to the bottom section where it’s shown on your video. Can you recommend a tool so could use that would help the wire snake through the internal obstacles to the bottom opening?? Thank you very much Ps. Appreciate your fine videos!
@@richardnesom9897 Thanks, Richard. We didn't use any additional tools. If you put your hand inside you should be able to pull the cable. Here is advice from another viewer: " ...just wanted to mention that it is extremely easy to pull out the panel that this plugs into. Simply remove the 10mm bolt by the shifter, pull out the trim around the shifter and up the dash a bit, then pull out the panel that holds the dummy plug we are replacing. Makes it much easier to get that big plug out and the new one in, plus easier to fish the wires through the small hole and back out. Hope that helps a few people! Also, make sure not to unplug the wires from the parking brake buttons and the others on that panel, because now I have a parking brake error to take into my dealer...". I hope this will help.
Thank you for the reply. I’ve decided to use a fishing cord and snake it thru to the opening . Maybe my Rav4 Hybrid has more obstacles than the RAV4 you showed in the video… I’ll keep you posted on my progress! Thank you
Здравствуйте. У Вас ничего не скрипит в районе рычага АКПП? У меня там как буд то шарик какой то катается. Разбирал уже раза 3, ездил к официалам, без толку. Уже и мазал там всё силиконом и уплотнители клеил. Всё равно скрипит-потрескивает. Раздражает жутко.
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Gotta love how you guys do this at night like it’s a special ops operation 😁
Thank you this is a great upgrade. Having that ugly empty plug made the car feel cheap. Now with this upgrade the cabin comfort improves!
I would like to see similar solutions for the driver side button strip of functions. (The strip of buttons has control for Auto Headlights, heated steering wheel, trunk release, etc.)
On my XLE some of these buttons are also blanks.
Thank you for the video. I just did this on my RAV4 and I found that the switch plug came out much easier from the middle of the left side.
Hi Morozov, great video, just wanted to mention that it is extremely easy to pull out the panel that this plugs into. Simply remove the 10mm bolt by the shifter, pull out the trim around the shifter and up the dash a bit, then pull out the panel that holds the dummy plug we are replacing. Makes it much easier to get that big plug out and the new one in, plus easier to fish the wires through the small hole and back out. Hope that helps a few people!
Also, make sure not to unplug the wires from the parking brake buttons and the others on that panel, because now I have a parking brake error to take into my dealer...
You should do a tutorial video on how to take out that panel my dude.
MIKE LOPTIEN, YOU ARE THE MAN!!! I took out that 10 mm bolt w/o disconnecting the brake and ran it down the right side, right where the thick HVAC wire loom is and brought it under to connect to the D/C adapter! Thnx!! If you watch this video and do it their way, it's damn near impossiple to feed the wires straight out the back through that narrow hole. I did mines on an Adventure. Maybe that has something to do with it. Who knows.
I have to say you make some really great videos for the RAV4. I will need to get this for mine.
Must have upgrade. Great tutorial 👌
Thanks done! I lost the stick pin down the hole took ages to fish it out.
Thank you very much for this tutorial video. Very helpful.
Is there a dual head USB hub for the same dummy place in Toyota RAV4?
Really good video. Is there an USB type C version of it? Would be great.
Hi, when do you make a video of rav4 2020 to improve the sound of the infotrateinment? How do you change the speakers?
Brilliant 🔥🔥🔥
Is there a usb c version? Also can I install a wireless charger with this? My 2022 rav4 hybrid didn't come with either.
I have a 2022 Rav4 XLE hybrid. I spent 2 hours trying to install this charger....to no avail. I got all the parts removed but when I tried to feed the wires of the new charger into the rear compartment of the existing charger receiver and cigarette lighter there was no opening that would allow the wires for the new charger to reach their destination. Your video made it appear that just feeding them through the new charger opening made them appear quickly where they could access their connections. I spent a great deal of time trying to make the new wiring reach their connections but had zero luck. Any ideas?
Do you have a recommended phone mount for carplay with phone cable?
Finally got the time to install the charging adapter and got in to a problem. Unlike yours the panel where the charger goes and where is two seat heating buttons are has a plastic cover under with the light in the middle and it goes far in so there is no room to pull the wire from under it. I tried to pull this whole panel out but it will not come off. I can see the clips and I pulled the clips out but that is far as it goes. Any idea how to remove this panel? Thanks.
Can I ask why you disconnected the climate control panel?
There is no need to do that (it doesn’t help in any way at all, because you don’t touch anything behind it)? Thanks & Regards.
When you remove the climate control panel, there is more room to remove the dummy plug.
Hey I love your work thank you. I got this charger and getting the dummy button out was easy but how did you manage to get the wire through the back and down?
I have an XSE and there is so many wires and barely an opening that I tried for an hour to get this wire through and I couldn't figure it out
Hi, thanks for watching! I dont think XSE is any different, there should be access there as well. Maybe try using the fishing wire of some kind, see if this will help.
The way he did it looks so easy but in reality it’s very different. When I did mine 1st I was not able to get the wire thru no opening at all (2019 rav4) I removed the small panel on the passenger side and the gloves compartment as well and then I used a fish wire thru the dummy opening came out thru the passenger side opening and pushed back up to the bottom opening (use a flashlight 🙂) and the I taped the wire to the fishing wire pull up and out. A lot of work, sad part after i installed it it won’t work not sure why😳😳😳 hope this will help best of luck
Hey guys, do you think it would be possible to replace the 360 cameras? The resolution is so low its embarrassing really...
I guess the query that I have here is... Surely it would make more sense to replace the USB outlet that's embedded into the charging tray? Is there some reason why this can not be done or is there a specific reason to have a 2nd USB outlet on the front console area?
Would it be possible to also upgrade this plug along with the wireless charger? Since the QC3.0 plug will be split from the cigarette lighter. Thank you for your time.
Both devices will be connected in parallel. The wattage summary for both is about 33 Watts. Current drawn by both devices will be less than 3 amps. Fuse rating for cigarette lighter circuit is at least 10 amps, most likely 15. So, yes, you can connect both the wireless charger and the QC3.0 USB plug.
@@MorozovAutomotive awesome videos btw! any chance you have a video showing how the cables from the usb c and the wireless charger connect in parallel? Looking to install both
@@jarredrodrigues9005 you figer it out ??
Question: For context of my question, I am planning on adding a wireless charging pad that draws power also from the 12V receptacle. How do you calculate the load for the 12V charger that is now also being used for wireless charging as well as two cable ports? Can it handle the load is the question? Why I ask is that I am also interested in the QC 3.0 charge port on the front dash to fill in the empty/fake button. This device also T's off the 12 volt charger. Thus can I also include this QC3.0 charger in terms of power draw? Its easy enough to daisy chain in with the others, thats not the problem.
iam already put the wireless charger and thing alot how to put the new switich for usb charger replaced to empty switch . Are you figer it out ??
Does it also connect to the radio?
Hello! Guys and author! I have a question about USB. Do we have always ON USB on tab 4 hybrid 2021 ?
Or may be there is setting somewhere ?
Thanks !
Planning to put this on my 22 XSE. Will this void warranty?
Is there a way to add an aux jack to a 2021 rav 4?
Will this still work if I have the wireless charging pad?
Both of if them working including Lighter plugs?
Yes, they get connected in parallel.
does it fit the rav4 prime 2021?
Most likely it will.
Will it connect to Apple Car Play with that new modification?
No, it is only used for charging.
The video has a cut because it is difficult to pass the cable from the place where the usb goes to the bottom.
It can take a few attempts to pull the cable through but it is doable. Also, depending on the trim/year of the RAV4 this opening may be less accessible.
Does this USB also work for the CarPlay?
Will installing this cause any issues with a dashcam connected to the 12v socket it splits power from?
No, it won't.
@MorozovAutomotive Ok, thank you.
Соответствует ли скорость зарядки алгоритму QC3? Действительно ли быстро заряжает?
Да, заряжает быстро.
Your product links are no longer valid. Is there a new link to the correct site where to purchase the product you describe in the video?
PRODUCT LINKS:
Central Control Position QC3.0 Car Phone Charger For Toyota RAV4 Rav4 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024:
- CARTRIMHOME - cartrimhome.com/usb-update-for-rav4-2019?tracking=morozov_automotive.
- AMAZON - amzn.to/3UuiDyc.
Do you know if anyone makes a toggle switch that will replace the dummy plug?
Haven't seen one yet.
what for? isn't there enough USB ports on the car already?
You can easily have multiple devices connected in the vehicle. For example a dash cam, digital mirror, gps navigation, couple of phones for driver and passenger. Especially if you don't hardwire any devices this extra usb port will definitely come in handy.
Yup, plus you don't have to look at that ugly dummy plug!
Even if there is enough USB ports, I’d rather have another USB port over an empty useless waste of space ugly fake plug. This is a great, easy and cheap installation.
This is good to put in a USB-C port.
LE only has 1
My RAV4 2020 has no wireless smartphone charger, can I install it?
Yes, you can. Here is the link to the installation video - th-cam.com/video/qaKFAY1wtYA/w-d-xo.html.
Hello, I have a RAV4 Prime. I tried to remove the dummy cover just like you did but instead of just cover I found a block attached to it with the wires. Yes, that is right wires are attached to the block that is part of the cover that is empty. Any idea what these wires are for? Thanks.
Most likely this is the wiring for the auto start-stop function.
@@MorozovAutomotive Thanks. So what do I do? Just push it in and leave it? I am trying to replace it with the cover with a USB charging outlets. I just thought of something. Why would I have those wires there if I already have push start stop in my car?
@@sushi8204 These wires are meant for the button that disables the automatic engine start and stop system. This system stops the engine once you come to a stop and starts it again when you release the brake pedal. You may or may not have it depending on the year and the trim of the RAV4. Based on your description, you don't have the system but they still installed the wiring. You can hide the wires inside and install the the USB charger in place of the dummy.
@@MorozovAutomotive I do have the system. It stops the engine at the stop signs or red light. But thanks.
What is about amperage since a new usb connected in parallel with the cigarette lighter?
Any devices that you plug in to either both or each can't use more than 10amps combined.
@@MorozovAutomotive that is clear. But my concern is if two devices, phones for example, are connected to both usb, amperage per device will lower and charging time will be longer.
why the neutral position? Will parking position work?
no
Will this USB charger work in a a 2020 Rav4 XLE Hybrid? Thank you
This USB charger gets connected to the 12v cigarette lighter socket connector. As long as you have the socket it will work.
@@MorozovAutomotive
Thanks…
Have allot of trouble trying to hit the electrical cable thru to the bottom section where it’s shown on your video. Can you recommend a tool so could use that would help the wire snake through the internal obstacles to the bottom opening??
Thank you very much
Ps. Appreciate your fine videos!
@@richardnesom9897 Thanks, Richard. We didn't use any additional tools. If you put your hand inside you should be able to pull the cable.
Here is advice from another viewer: " ...just wanted to mention that it is extremely easy to pull out the panel that this plugs into. Simply remove the 10mm bolt by the shifter, pull out the trim around the shifter and up the dash a bit, then pull out the panel that holds the dummy plug we are replacing. Makes it much easier to get that big plug out and the new one in, plus easier to fish the wires through the small hole and back out. Hope that helps a few people! Also, make sure not to unplug the wires from the parking brake buttons and the others on that panel, because now I have a parking brake error to take into my dealer...".
I hope this will help.
Thank you for the reply. I’ve decided to use a fishing cord and snake it thru to the opening . Maybe my Rav4 Hybrid has more obstacles than the RAV4 you showed in the video…
I’ll keep you posted on my progress!
Thank you
Doing this too
Здравствуйте. У Вас ничего не скрипит в районе рычага АКПП? У меня там как буд то шарик какой то катается. Разбирал уже раза 3, ездил к официалам, без толку. Уже и мазал там всё силиконом и уплотнители клеил. Всё равно скрипит-потрескивает. Раздражает жутко.
Здравствуйте, нет, скрипа нет.
You can pull out dumny plug by using hot glue stick
На русском есть?
Включив английские субтитры, вы можете перевести их на русский в настройках к видео.
@@MorozovAutomotive 👍👍👍