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Getting Aux cable out of arm rest

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by jschramm, Jan 30, 2011.

  1. jschramm

    jschramm Junior Member

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    Picked up my 2010 Prius tonight. I dont see any easy way of running a cable from the aux jack out of the arm rest. Is there any way to do it without leaving the arm rest door slightly open?
     
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    I asked the same question a few days ago ( except I was looking for power to my phone, not USB ), and didn't get much help. I guess there are only three of us looking to get a wire out of the armrest!
     
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    well it depends on how good you are with a dremel. its posible to move the port.
     
    #3 drew_flux, Jan 31, 2011
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    Are you talking about moving the AUX jack out of the armrest or making a hole in the armrest to run the cable out through? Is there a thread or link you could send me to that discusses this? Thanks.
     
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    Seems like it has to remain slightly open.
     
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    A while back somebody posted install instructions for the iPod/USB connector kit, which included instructions for removing the center armrest console. That should give you some ideas. Try a search for the thread.
     
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    Their is a small slit on the right hand of the armrest which should allow a cable to run through with the consol closed.
    Jim
     
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    I noticed tonight that my armrest closes and latches without binding on my audio cable. Didn't look for the notch/slit/whatever; it just does.

    I own a Dremel tool (well, technically, my wife does), but I've learned over the years that it buggers more things than it fixes.
     
    #8 dtuite, Feb 1, 2011
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