Cheap B*d charging pad mod

[Just_Jim]

I can't help it, I'm cheap!

$200 for the Ford part of dubious reputation, or $30 for a Scosche pad and a bit of cutting... We all know where this is going!

Thanks to a recent divorce, my Fordom tool is being held hostage by my Ex, so I had to go old-school (damn near medieval ) and made due with a cordless drill and a utility knife.

Stage 1: extricate the unwanted plastic from the console insert plug.

Stage 2: Glue in the charging pad with copious splooges of Goop automotive adhesive.

Stage 3: Install charging adapter on 2 of the 4 power wires feeding the inverter in the console. (no pics were taken).

Stage 4: Revel in your awesomeness for being a tightwad and enjoy your new wireless charging pad.

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[‘21OBX]

Silly but honest question? How thick is the charging pad? Could one just flip that plastic price over screw in with longer screws and put the rubber back in place?

 

[kput]

You went above and beyond

I took the circuitry out of a wireless charger and taped them to the back of the rubber mat. Added some foam so it sits flush, and picked up a 3" cord off Amazon.

 

[Wanted33]

Man I do love some good old American ingenuity.

 

[Just_Jim]

Silly but honest question? How thick is the charging pad? Could one just flip that plastic price over screw in with longer screws and put the rubber back in place?

The charging pad was about 3/8" thick. It was nearly identical thickness to the section of "plug" insert it replaced.

I put my rubber pad back in so this is invisible in daily use, but I like using my skills.

 

[wmw38]

Try this….

 

[Just_Jim]

Try this….

Mine looks as though there's nothing there - which is the point.

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