Wireless CarPlay adapter, hidden

[Crowman]

I have a 2024 Ford maverick lariat. It didn’t come with wireless CarPlay or ambient lighting for the tray. I added pictures below. The last photo shows there may be a slight risk to wire. I did not want to alter the parts, so I just left it as is.

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[Carlitos_92]

Cool idea. I agree that panel-pinching is not a good long-term idea for the wire. Won't burn the truck down or anything if it shorts, but it will be a hassle.

If you *did* want to alter parts, it would not take much. I think something like a 3.5mm hole or even a semicircle in the panel piece you pulled out, right at the edge where it meets the dash. Seems like it'd be hard to even see, and if you did it well enough, it would look factory-ish anyway.

 

[Crowman]

Cool idea. I agree that panel-pinching is not a good long-term idea for the wire. Won't burn the truck down or anything if it shorts, but it will be a hassle.

If you *did* want to alter parts, it would not take much. I think something like a 3.5mm hole or even a semicircle in the panel piece you pulled out, right at the edge where it meets the dash. Seems like it'd be hard to even see, and if you did it well enough, it would look factory-ish anyway. thanks you’re right I may do it

 

[Crowman]

Thanks you’re right I may do it

 

[AUTiger83]

I have a 2024 Ford maverick lariat. It didn’t come with wireless CarPlay or ambient lighting for the tray. I added pictures below. The last photo shows there may be a slight risk to wire. I did not want to alter the parts, so I just left it as is.

See photo. Drill hole underneath. No one will ever see it. I did it on my Lariat to foute a charging cable to the cubby (see second photo). Remove the dash panel ABOVE the charching row, and drill DOWN, not up from underneath. That way you can drill around the USP sockets and obstacles.

 

[Crowman]

Good idea

 

[SP1966]

If you get a 90 degree USB A cable the wire will route underneath without sticking out like it is now.

https://www.amazon.com/STUPDOLERI-E...a?sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY

 

[Crowman]

But those are too expensive lol let me see some pictures

 

[Crowman]

If you get a 90 degree USB A cable the wire will route underneath without sticking out like it is now.

https://www.amazon.com/STUPDOLERI-E...a?sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY

Could you let me see some pictures?

 

[SP1966]

Could you let me see some pictures?

I don't have them yet. The link in my post above shows the cables, you can see how they turn 90 degrees down so you don't have the cable extending rearward then down.

Edit: Art has a similar set in the photos above.

 

[Crowman]

 

[Turts70]

I have a 2024 Ford maverick lariat. It didn’t come with wireless CarPlay or ambient lighting for the tray. I added pictures below. The last photo shows there may be a slight risk to wire. I did not want to alter the parts, so I just left it as is.

i like the setup. all about small tweaks. question: i havent found a wireless carplay adapter yet that works properly. which one did you find that is that small and works?

 

[nobbyv]

Could you let me see some pictures?

Here is mine:

As I detailed in my thread here, this isn't quite as easy as you might expect:
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...er-s-not-working-with-flat-usb-c-cable.48240/

 

[TN_Oldman]

I'm not at my truck to take a picture, you can get a USB A right angle to the left. Wrap the wire down alongside the left lower trim piece the USB ports are in. Then stash you adapter inside that area where USB wires are. It's not very noticable when your done. This leave the USB C port still available to plug in if needed.

I'll try to remember to edit my post and attach a picture after work.

 

[Crowman]

I'm not at my truck to take a picture, you can get a USB A right angle to the left. Wrap the wire down alongside the left lower trim piece the USB ports are in. Then stash you adapter inside that area where USB wires are. It's not very noticable when your done. This leave the USB C port still available to plug in if needed.

I'll try to remember to edit my post and attach a picture after work.

you know what they say? No pictures didn’t happen.

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