mount for access port? - Page 2

RR BuGGz · 04-14-2008, 11:01 PM

You can try this cradle Audiomotive Gruppe, LLC. And use either a Profit or a Panavise Indash mount like this Audiomotive Gruppe, LLC. I use that same setup with my iPhone works well and looks very clean.

Nat · 05-15-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cr8zyJAP07

does it bother your leg while you drive?

Probably no more than that big, dangling, girlie keychain.

***CanuckSTi*** · 07-15-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Subaru13

you can unclip the obd port and strap it up under the dash so nothing is in your way and then you can just run the wire through the crack beside the vent so everything is hidden.

Which crack? I'm trying to find a good place to run the wire. I am also going to strap the OBD-II port up somewhere under the dash as well.

***CanuckSTi*** · 07-16-2008, 11:51 AM

For now I am just running the USB cable down beside the steering colum. I bought one of those Type S cell phone holders.

Its funny for about 3 months my AP had been sitting in its box since the day I flashed the car. Now that I bought that holder I am using the live data every day.

06UrbanSTI · 07-16-2008, 04:16 PM

Do you guys leave the ap plugged in all the time when its mounted on the dash like that when you are not using the car. Because mine stays on when i take the keys out.

**Cr8zyJAP07** · 07-16-2008, 08:12 PM

yea i have mine mounted all the time. i just unplug it when i get out.

atomheart · 07-17-2008, 05:20 AM

I actually pulled my USB cable apart and wired it to a relay so it turns off and on with the car. Was very easy to do. Just run a switched 12VDC to a Bosch style automotive relay to switch the relay on and off. Then run the red wire (5VDC) from the USB cable through the relay, and back to the AP. Then ground the relay and your done. I put in a hidden switch that bypasses the relay just in case I need the AP on while the car is off. I can do some simple schematics when I get home tonight if needed, but it's pretty simple. I can do a write up with install pics/part #'s and what not if enough people request it. I personally use a mount from best buy that has a strong flexible arm attached to a suction cup and it works great, but did cost $30.

Pin Signal Color Description
1 VCC Red +5V

2 D- White Data -

3 D+ Green Data +

4 GND Black Ground

USNSTI · 07-17-2008, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sruel3216

do you have any pics by chance?

Pics in my journal: *Matt's 2007 journal* Now with 0% more X-brace and %100 more scratches.

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Originally Posted by atomheart

I actually pulled my USB cable apart and wired it to a relay so it turns off and on with the car. Was very easy to do. Just run a switched 12VDC to a Bosch style automotive relay to switch the relay on and off. Then run the red wire (5VDC) from the USB cable through the relay, and back to the AP. Then ground the relay and your done. I put in a hidden switch that bypasses the relay just in case I need the AP on while the car is off. I can do some simple schematics when I get home tonight if needed, but it's pretty simple. I can do a write up with install pics/part #'s and what not if enough people request it. I personally use a mount from best buy that has a strong flexible arm attached to a suction cup and it works great, but did cost $30.

Pin Signal Color Description
1 VCC Red +5V

2 D- White Data -

3 D+ Green Data +

4 GND Black Ground

OK you should make and sell these. I got dibs on the first one.

atomheart · 07-17-2008, 06:00 AM

I could easily enough, if there is enough interest though. I'll make up a couple prototypes tonight. I know wiring is easy enough, although most prefer a plug and play solution. Even me, and I've done wiring for the Air Force for 12 years.......well, until they medically retired me.

**Cr8zyJAP07** · 07-17-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by atomheart

I could easily enough, if there is enough interest though. I'll make up a couple prototypes tonight. I know wiring is easy enough, although most prefer a plug and play solution. Even me, and I've done wiring for the Air Force for 12 years.......well, until they medically retired me.

you def confused the hell out of me lol pics?

atomheart · 07-17-2008, 04:31 PM

Here ya go for all the DIY'rs. I made this up quickly, so don't mind the crudeness. You can just cut a section of the insulation from the USB to splice the red wire and leave the rest intact, I just wanted to better illustrate, so I showed all of the wires. I decided to go the picture route so that it's easier to understand than a full schematic

If there are enough people that would rather this done for them, I'll make a few up, and post pics. I think I could do these for around an estimated $25 a piece shipped.

USNSTI · 07-17-2008, 05:45 PM

Thanks for the drawing, looks easy wiring wise.

I'm gonna get creative on the mounting as far as where the switch goes and hiding the wiring.

scrapiron7 · 07-18-2008, 05:47 AM

I went so far as to unclip the OBD port from the lower dash, and relocate it under the steering panel area. That way the wire wasn't coming straight down near my leg. I then routed the USB wire so that only about 4 inches of it shows as it comes out of the dash. I am also using a Type S cell phone holder I got from Pep Boys for $7.99.

A friend of mine put a resistor inline on his USB cable so his accessport comes on with the ignition but he's having other problems as a result.

sti2relaxxin · 07-18-2008, 05:58 AM

Type S cell phone holder FTW. I got mine at Target. I like how it has adjustable arms; you can adjust the cradle so the USB cable doesn't get in the way. I suggest applying Dr. Scholl's mole skin to the back of it though or it will scratch the silver paint on the dash.

merrill0007 · 08-07-2008, 07:39 PM

how the hell do you get the OBD port out. is there some hidden clips?

04-14-2008, 11:01 PM	#16
RR BuGGz Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 8 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: mount for access port? You can try this cradle Audiomotive Gruppe, LLC. And use either a Profit or a Panavise Indash mount like this Audiomotive Gruppe, LLC. I use that same setup with my iPhone works well and looks very clean. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-16-2008, 11:51 AM	#19
*CanuckSTi* Platinum Member Car: WRB/Gold 05 STi Fav Mod: STi Short Throw Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 41 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: mount for access port? For now I am just running the USB cable down beside the steering colum. I bought one of those Type S cell phone holders. Its funny for about 3 months my AP had been sitting in its box since the day I flashed the car. Now that I bought that holder I am using the live data every day.

07-16-2008, 04:16 PM	#20
06UrbanSTI Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 SGM STI Fav Mod: AWD Location: South Jersey Posts: 42 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: mount for access port? Do you guys leave the ap plugged in all the time when its mounted on the dash like that when you are not using the car. Because mine stays on when i take the keys out.

07-16-2008, 08:12 PM	#21
Cr8zyJAP07 Gold Member Car: 07 STI OBP Fav Mod: 57maximum t/a, Nur spec-R, invidia v2.... Location: Bushkill, PA Posts: 1,031 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: mount for access port? yea i have mine mounted all the time. i just unplug it when i get out.

07-17-2008, 05:20 AM	#22
atomheart Junior STI Driver Car: 06 OBP STI Fav Mod: Protune Location: Amarillo Posts: 52 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: mount for access port? I actually pulled my USB cable apart and wired it to a relay so it turns off and on with the car. Was very easy to do. Just run a switched 12VDC to a Bosch style automotive relay to switch the relay on and off. Then run the red wire (5VDC) from the USB cable through the relay, and back to the AP. Then ground the relay and your done. I put in a hidden switch that bypasses the relay just in case I need the AP on while the car is off. I can do some simple schematics when I get home tonight if needed, but it's pretty simple. I can do a write up with install pics/part #'s and what not if enough people request it. I personally use a mount from best buy that has a strong flexible arm attached to a suction cup and it works great, but did cost $30. Pin Signal Color Description 1 VCC Red +5V 2 D- White Data - 3 D+ Green Data + 4 GND Black Ground Last edited by atomheart : 07-17-2008 at 05:24 AM.

07-17-2008, 06:00 AM	#24
atomheart Junior STI Driver Car: 06 OBP STI Fav Mod: Protune Location: Amarillo Posts: 52 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: mount for access port? I could easily enough, if there is enough interest though. I'll make up a couple prototypes tonight. I know wiring is easy enough, although most prefer a plug and play solution. Even me, and I've done wiring for the Air Force for 12 years.......well, until they medically retired me.

07-17-2008, 04:31 PM	#26
atomheart Junior STI Driver Car: 06 OBP STI Fav Mod: Protune Location: Amarillo Posts: 52 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: mount for access port? Here ya go for all the DIY'rs. I made this up quickly, so don't mind the crudeness. You can just cut a section of the insulation from the USB to splice the red wire and leave the rest intact, I just wanted to better illustrate, so I showed all of the wires. I decided to go the picture route so that it's easier to understand than a full schematic If there are enough people that would rather this done for them, I'll make a few up, and post pics. I think I could do these for around an estimated $25 a piece shipped. Last edited by atomheart : 07-18-2008 at 03:31 AM.

07-17-2008, 05:45 PM	#27
USNSTI Silver Member Car: OBP 07 STI Fav Mod: Boost gauge Location: San Diego Posts: 1,416 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: mount for access port? Thanks for the drawing, looks easy wiring wise. I'm gonna get creative on the mounting as far as where the switch goes and hiding the wiring.

07-18-2008, 05:47 AM	#28
scrapiron7 Junior STI Driver Car: 2006 STI - Stage 2 Fav Mod: Invidia DP Location: Austin, TX Posts: 107 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: mount for access port? I went so far as to unclip the OBD port from the lower dash, and relocate it under the steering panel area. That way the wire wasn't coming straight down near my leg. I then routed the USB wire so that only about 4 inches of it shows as it comes out of the dash. I am also using a Type S cell phone holder I got from Pep Boys for $7.99. A friend of mine put a resistor inline on his USB cable so his accessport comes on with the ignition but he's having other problems as a result.

07-18-2008, 05:58 AM	#29
sti2relaxxin Silver Member Car: 2007 OBP/Gold Wheels Fav Mod: Prodrive Mudflaps Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 883 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: mount for access port? Type S cell phone holder FTW. I got mine at Target. I like how it has adjustable arms; you can adjust the cradle so the USB cable doesn't get in the way. I suggest applying Dr. Scholl's mole skin to the back of it though or it will scratch the silver paint on the dash.

08-07-2008, 07:39 PM	#30
merrill0007 Amateur STI Driver Car: grey 07 wrx STi Fav Mod: magnaflow exhaust Location: Portsmouth Posts: 41 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: mount for access port? how the hell do you get the OBD port out. is there some hidden clips? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.