12v Power Socket In The Armrest

[gti1]

Hey guys!

I wanna charge my MP3 player from the 12v socket in the armrest

Question? Do you get a right angled 12 v male socket to go into the power. All the normal ones are to high in profile and get in the way of closing the armrest!

If so any links would be great. Cheers!

[giorgoXXI]

Hey guys!

I wanna charge my MP3 player from the 12v socket in the armrest

Question? Do you get a right angled 12 v male socket to go into the power. All the normal ones are to high in profile and get in the way of closing the armrest!

If so any links would be great. Cheers!

I had chargers for my iPod and snooper from my old car. When I tried them on the Lexus, I could close the armrest perfectly. I think it's more of a case of trying different ones out, you don't need a right angled one, there is enough space for some. I recommend buying them on a high street shop so if you need to you can return them back easily.

Just as a note, charging your MP3 player while listening to it might cause some serious interference.

[gti1]

Hey guys!

I wanna charge my MP3 player from the 12v socket in the armrest

Question? Do you get a right angled 12 v male socket to go into the power. All the normal ones are to high in profile and get in the way of closing the armrest!

If so any links would be great. Cheers!

I had chargers for my iPod and snooper from my old car. When I tried them on the Lexus, I could close the armrest perfectly. I think it's more of a case of trying different ones out, you don't need a right angled one, there is enough space for some. I recommend buying them on a high street shop so if you need to you can return them back easily.

Just as a note, charging your MP3 player while listening to it might cause some serious interference.

Hmmm. Even my blackberry charger does not fit under there. See attched pic to see my issue!

[aido]

Couldn't you just get one of those cheapo multiport adaptors from Halfords to plug into the lighter socket which would then give you two or three ports available in the glovebox?

Would probably work out much cheaper and easier than buying multiple specialist adaptors?

[gti1]

Couldn't you just get one of those cheapo multiport adaptors from Halfords to plug into the lighter socket which would then give you two or three ports available in the glovebox?

Would probably work out much cheaper and easier than buying multiple specialist adaptors?

Might be an option but bulky in an alteady cramped space. I think the male plug may pose the same problem but will check it out!

[aido]

The one I had last had a really small footprint when plugged into the lighter - no more than half an inch to an inch above the socket itself?

[Alan]

Couldn't you just get one of those cheapo multiport adaptors from Halfords to plug into the lighter socket which would then give you two or three ports available in the glovebox?

Would probably work out much cheaper and easier than buying multiple specialist adaptors?

Might be an option but bulky in an alteady cramped space. I think the male plug may pose the same problem but will check it out!

I have one of the Halfords ones and it does the trick. The male plug fits under the armrest fine, and I have the 3-way adapter velcro-ed on to the vertical wall in front of it. It takes up less than 1" of the available space.

Hope this helps!

[Tango]

This was discussed on here not long after the second generation IS was introduced http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...29977&st=20

This is one I used before I had the Lexus MP3 adaptor fitted to allow touchscreen/steering wheel control. It's from apple.

[Tango]

Just as a note, charging your MP3 player while listening to it might cause some serious interference.

Lexus has a Technical Service Instruction Bulleting for Dealerships to fix this problem under warranty.

[giorgoXXI]

Just as a note, charging your MP3 player while listening to it might cause some serious interference.

Lexus has a Technical Service Instruction Bulleting for Dealerships to fix this problem under warranty.

Great! Do you know the number of the bulletin so I can tell my Lexus dealership in case they don't know about it?

Thanks for the info.

[aido]

Is it related to this:

http://my.is/forums/f126/ground-loop-interference-315285/

Ground Loop Interference?

[giorgoXXI]

Is it related to this:

http://my.is/forums/f126/ground-loop-interference-315285/

Ground Loop Interference?

Yes that's the one. The problem is stated in the manual, so I thought Lexus would never fix it.

[Tango]

Just as a note, charging your MP3 player while listening to it might cause some serious interference.

Lexus has a Technical Service Instruction Bulleting for Dealerships to fix this problem under warranty.

Great! Do you know the number of the bulletin so I can tell my Lexus dealership in case they don't know about it?

Thanks for the info.

TSIB AU001-07 (2005–2008 LEXUS IS 250, IS 350, 2007-2008 ES 350, LS 460, 2008 LS 600h): NOISE FROM AUXILIARY PORT WITH EXTERNAL DEVICE

[mick77]

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TQ398ZM/...;mco=MjI0MDY0OA

Above is link to the apple online store and a good in-car charger, the Griffin Power Jolt SE. Cost £19.98 excl. postage. The lead comes out of the side of the charger and so fits easily in the power adapter and allows you to close the armrest.

You might be able to buy the same charger in the High Street, i.e. o2 phone shops.

[giorgoXXI]

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TQ398ZM/...;mco=MjI0MDY0OA

Above is link to the Apple online store and a good in-car charger, the Griffin Power Jolt SE. Cost £19.98 excl. postage. The lead comes out of the side of the charger and so fits easily in the power adapter and allows you to close the armrest.

You might be able to buy the same charger in the High Street, i.e. o2 phone shops.

I just bought one a couple of days ago from eBay for £8.50 brand new :-) ... It is I believe the best car charger around for the iPod/iPhone (it is fused which is very important!), and as you said it fits really easily in the armrest. I can even pull it out slightly so it is not connected (when I am not charging), and still close the armrest with no problems.

[gti1]

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TQ398ZM/...;mco=MjI0MDY0OA

Above is link to the Apple online store and a good in-car charger, the Griffin Power Jolt SE. Cost £19.98 excl. postage. The lead comes out of the side of the charger and so fits easily in the power adapter and allows you to close the armrest.

You might be able to buy the same charger in the High Street, i.e. o2 phone shops.

I just bought one a couple of days ago from eBay for £8.50 brand new :-) ... It is I believe the best car charger around for the iPod/iPhone (it is fused which is very important!), and as you said it fits really easily in the armrest. I can even pull it out slightly so it is not connected (when I am not charging), and still close the armrest with no problems.

Hey! Won't help me as I need it for an Archos device, I will see if they have anything for my device. Thx