Power outlet door removal
12-17-2016, 05:52 PM
#1
Power outlet door removal
Hi! I'm trying to remove the little hinged cap that covers the power outlet in the dash - it applies just enough pressure to anything I have plugged into it to disconnect the device. Any suggestions besides just grabbing it with plyers and yanking it out? My Bluetooth failed along with my tape player so I'm trying to plug in a BT FM transmitter - don't feel like paying Acura lots of money for more crappy parts! 😎 I'm fine with low tech. Thanks.
12-17-2016, 07:58 PM
#2
Safety Car
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i took mine off 7 years ago haha for the same exact reasons...here's my thread
https://acurazine.com/forums/third-g...t-door-757791/
summary: i just took a needle nose pliers and removed the spring lock and then slid the cap up on the pin to come off the top....then slid it down to remove it from the bottom and then it just came off nice and easy.
not sure if you have an oem aux jack (3.5mm) but if you do, this is what i'm using since my bluetooth has died twice on me. it works really well and auto connects!
https://www.amazon.com/Cymas-Bluetooth-Receiver-Adapter-Isolator/dp/B01GZT0U8Q/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_ =ya_aw_oh_bia_dp
https://acurazine.com/forums/third-g...t-door-757791/
summary: i just took a needle nose pliers and removed the spring lock and then slid the cap up on the pin to come off the top....then slid it down to remove it from the bottom and then it just came off nice and easy.
not sure if you have an oem aux jack (3.5mm) but if you do, this is what i'm using since my bluetooth has died twice on me. it works really well and auto connects!
https://www.amazon.com/Cymas-Bluetooth-Receiver-Adapter-Isolator/dp/B01GZT0U8Q/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_ =ya_aw_oh_bia_dp
12-17-2016, 08:59 PM
#3
Thanks! Glad I'm not the only one who hates that damn thing! Before pulling the spring, I may try to see if there is a way to bend it back to release the tension cause like you I would like some cover to prevent shorts when it's empty. Wish they just used the same strap cap as the one under the arm rest. Also not putting it right in front of the gear shift would have been helpful!
Sadly, mine didn't come with the oem aux in. I was humming along great for many years with the tape adapter until the player stopped working.
Sadly, mine didn't come with the oem aux in. I was humming along great for many years with the tape adapter until the player stopped working.
12-17-2016, 09:24 PM
#4
Safety Car
iTrader: (5)
you're welcome, that thing is a pain haha. i bought a super low profile usb plug so i just keep that in there all the time. haha yea it's in a weird spot right in front of the shifter!
you can probably find a used radio unit online or in a junkyard to get a functional tape player again
good luck!
you can probably find a used radio unit online or in a junkyard to get a functional tape player again
good luck!
12-19-2016, 05:47 PM
#6
Thanks BreezyTL! I just got a Bluetooth FM gadget for phone and music, so not sure I need to replace the radio just yet. If it gets too staticky, I may holler back at you if you still have it available.
10-03-2017, 04:52 PM
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I have a question about this thread - so the wooden hinge door that conceals this compartment (the one you press on to close shut/open) how do you remove this door? It gets in the way when I try to use a phone mount that plugs into the power outlet. Or is it not possible to remove this easily? Thanks!