Ever wish you had Wireless charging for your Phone built in? HOW TO:

Ever wish you had Wireless charging for your Phone built in? (15-17)



I was inspired by a friend who stopped over a few weeks ago with an 18 Silverado 1500. Built into the lid of his center console was a small spot to put your phone that charged it wirelessly.



I wanted it, so here is how to do one. While this is in a 2017, it can be used just about anywhere.



I started by looking for OEM components that I could retrofit and quickly found that route to be very expensive.

So, I went on Amazon and ordered a Yootech Wireless charger that would do fast charging for my S8 Samsung phone. ($15) It was slim in profile and its dimensions allowed it to fit in the pocked in front of my shifter.





Next, I took it apart to see what I was dealing with because it was too thick, the phone would slide around in the pocket and I wanted it to blend in.





I removed the rubber insert of the pocket and cut out the profile with a razor blade. (note: I cut the USB plug facing the shifter side of the car because there is ton of room around the shifter to run the cables.









checking that it still works…







I removed the center console trim (start by pulling the trim ring off the shifter, the take out the 7mm bolt then pop the entire assembly out and unplug the cup-holder lighting). Then I took a drill bit and reamed out the hole for the cable to pass thru into the shifter area





It Fits!...





Then I wrapped the entire assembly in tape so it was less easy to see and to protect any components





I drilled a hole into the center console to pass the USB cable through.




I used a rubber shelf liner to cover the top, it grips the phone so it cant slide, thin enough that power transfers through it and the holes help keep the temps down, plus I just had it laying around. I used some industrial hot glue in the corners to hold the runner mat in place.







I cut a piece to fit and put it all back together.





While the phone does not slide around at all, I can place the phone anywhere in this pocket (screen up) and it will charge. The phone sits flush and it doesn’t look out of place. Plus, the phone cover is 90% of it anyway. I plugged the USB cable into the USB plug in the center console and it powers on and off with the car. I still have to test if it fast charges plugged into the USB port. I may tie it into a 12v accessory wire with a standard USB charger if its not fast charging.



Total time about 45 min and cost $15. I'm sure the process could be refined or better products used but it works for me. I guess time will tell.

I like this and I want it

Sweet and very nice writeup. Half decent recent content on this site for once.


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I like the write-up it's a great idea I thought about it myself the problem is I like to have my phone up where I can use it for other things listening to music hands-free calling Maps so instead I went with something like this
Fast Qi Wireless Car Charger Mount, Quick Charging Car Air Vent Phone Holder for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 S9/S8/S8 Plus/S7 Edge/S7, iPhone X/8 Plus and more

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Very creative, will try this myself, cleans up the wiring mess. Wonder if this charger pad would do other accessories.

crector080862 said:

I like the write-up it's a great idea I thought about it myself the problem is I like to have my phone up where I can use it for other things listening to music hands-free calling Maps so instead I went with something like this
Fast Qi Wireless Car Charger Mount, Quick Charging Car Air Vent Phone Holder for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 S9/S8/S8 Plus/S7 Edge/S7, iPhone X/8 Plus and more

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I agree but with sync3 I dont need to use my phone for much of anything.

CHRIS HODGE said:

Very creative, will try this myself, cleans up the wiring mess. Wonder if this charger pad would do other accessories.

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Anything that would accept wireless charging.

No I never wished to wireless charge my phone, even fast wireless charging is epicly slow and plunging in to a fast charger is the only way to go for me, neat write up though but personally my phone is mounted to a magnetic mount as I do legally use it while i drive, and having that metal plate in the back of it won't allow it to wirelessly charge anyways...

Good write up though gonna see if my wife wants it done for the kids iPads and what's not in her minivan

Habbibie said:

No I never wished to wireless charge my phone, even fast wireless charging is epicly slow and plunging in to a fast charger is the only way to go for me, neat write up though but personally my phone is mounted to a magnetic mount as I do legally use it while i drive, and having that metal plate in the back of it won't allow it to wirelessly charge anyways...

Good write up though gonna see if my wife wants it done for the kids iPads and what's not in her minivan

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You should not be using your phone while driving. I’m some states it’s illegal. You are a danger to other motorists

J Ski said:

You should not be using your phone while driving. I’m some states it’s illegal. You are a danger to other motorists

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Ok I was gonna burn you for that stupid comment but I decided to look at your previous posts and in the first 3 pages I couldn't find a single post where you've posted something helpful... actually 3 of your posts on the first 3 pages you're quoting other members who posted a positive response and calling them out but sadly you are one of the few people on this planet I just could care less about, maybe next time I'll put in my vote to keep you banned just to drive the point home...