FIXED - Wireless Charging for iPhones with MagSafe
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FIXED - Wireless Charging for iPhones with MagSafe
I don’t think Acura will ever fix the wireless charging issues so I made my own.
I removed the wireless charger enclosure from the center console. There is a small hole under the wrist rest that you can pop it out.
Under the enclosure I removed the 4 small screws and took the Acura wireless charger out. I purchased a Qi certified fast charger from Amazon. This will charge the iPhone even faster than the one from Acura. Next I used hot glue to hold it in place
next on the passenger side I removed the center console piece below the 12v plug. Then I removed the connector from the 12v plug. You can watch a video on YouTube on how to do this.
I used T-Taps to connect the Konnected 12v to 5V USBC.
I used double sided tape to hold the voltage converter to the plastic housing.
I fished the USBC cable down from the enclosure and plugged it in with a USBC coupler.
Can’t tell you how awesome this is to having a functional wireless charger! All in, I think it cost me $25.
I removed the wireless charger enclosure from the center console. There is a small hole under the wrist rest that you can pop it out.
Under the enclosure I removed the 4 small screws and took the Acura wireless charger out. I purchased a Qi certified fast charger from Amazon. This will charge the iPhone even faster than the one from Acura. Next I used hot glue to hold it in place
next on the passenger side I removed the center console piece below the 12v plug. Then I removed the connector from the 12v plug. You can watch a video on YouTube on how to do this.
I used T-Taps to connect the Konnected 12v to 5V USBC.
I used double sided tape to hold the voltage converter to the plastic housing.
I fished the USBC cable down from the enclosure and plugged it in with a USBC coupler.
Can’t tell you how awesome this is to having a functional wireless charger! All in, I think it cost me $25.
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Great Job Brandon
I don’t think Acura will ever fix the wireless charging issues so I made my own.
I removed the wireless charger enclosure from the center console. There is a small hole under the wrist rest that you can pop it out.
Under the enclosure I removed the 4 small screws and took the Acura wireless charger out. I purchased a Qi certified fast charger from Amazon. This will charge the iPhone even faster than the one from Acura. Next I used hot glue to hold it in place
next on the passenger side I removed the center console piece below the 12v plug. Then I removed the connector from the 12v plug. You can watch a video on YouTube on how to do this.
I used T-Taps to connect the Konnected 12v to 5V USBC.
I used double sided tape to hold the voltage converter to the plastic housing.
I fished the USBC cable down from the enclosure and plugged it in with a USBC coupler.
Can’t tell you how awesome this is to having a functional wireless charger! All in, I think it cost me $25.
I removed the wireless charger enclosure from the center console. There is a small hole under the wrist rest that you can pop it out.
Under the enclosure I removed the 4 small screws and took the Acura wireless charger out. I purchased a Qi certified fast charger from Amazon. This will charge the iPhone even faster than the one from Acura. Next I used hot glue to hold it in place
next on the passenger side I removed the center console piece below the 12v plug. Then I removed the connector from the 12v plug. You can watch a video on YouTube on how to do this.
I used T-Taps to connect the Konnected 12v to 5V USBC.
I used double sided tape to hold the voltage converter to the plastic housing.
I fished the USBC cable down from the enclosure and plugged it in with a USBC coupler.
Can’t tell you how awesome this is to having a functional wireless charger! All in, I think it cost me $25.
I’m waiting for feedback on how the iPhone 14 pro max will work with the existing pad. Since I lease I won’t be able to do your fix. You have shown that Honda/Acura could make this upgrade fairly easily. I hope they see your solution.
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Good to know there is a solution and cudos for figuring it out. Acura/Honda are the worst at implementing fixes to hardware and software so you are probably correct, I don’t think we will ever get a fix from them.
I’m waiting for feedback on how the iPhone 14 pro max will work with the existing pad. Since I lease I won’t be able to do your fix. You have shown that Honda/Acura could make this upgrade fairly easily. I hope they see your solution.
I’m waiting for feedback on how the iPhone 14 pro max will work with the existing pad. Since I lease I won’t be able to do your fix. You have shown that Honda/Acura could make this upgrade fairly easily. I hope they see your solution.
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Cool stuff, i personally would not have used T-taps, but rather go purchase the connector the OEM charger uses (sourced from a place like https://cycleterminal.com/ and make it plug and play. Pretty great otherwise!
EDIT:
Can't confirm but one of these look right: https://www.cycleterminal.com/250-housing-lance.html
EDIT:
Can't confirm but one of these look right: https://www.cycleterminal.com/250-housing-lance.html
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Cool stuff, i personally would not have used T-taps, but rather go purchase the connector the OEM charger uses (sourced from a place like https://cycleterminal.com/ and make it plug and play. Pretty great otherwise!
EDIT:
Can't confirm but one of these look right: https://www.cycleterminal.com/250-housing-lance.html
EDIT:
Can't confirm but one of these look right: https://www.cycleterminal.com/250-housing-lance.html
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@BrandonClaps , why did you step down from 12v to 5v? Is that all the charger you used is rated for?
I have an Anker MagSafe charger I use that has input ratings of 5v, 9v, and 12v.
I want to do something similar, because the wireless charger in my 21 TLX doesn’t work as well.
I have an Anker MagSafe charger I use that has input ratings of 5v, 9v, and 12v.
I want to do something similar, because the wireless charger in my 21 TLX doesn’t work as well.
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@BrandonClaps , why did you step down from 12v to 5v? Is that all the charger you used is rated for?
I have an Anker MagSafe charger I use that has input ratings of 5v, 9v, and 12v.
I want to do something similar, because the wireless charger in my 21 TLX doesn’t work as well.
I have an Anker MagSafe charger I use that has input ratings of 5v, 9v, and 12v.
I want to do something similar, because the wireless charger in my 21 TLX doesn’t work as well.
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I’ll have to do some testing with the Anker unit I have, as I like it for it’s powerful
magnet (a complaint I’ve seen for some other brands).
#11
Great idea but a lot of work for me.
I wonder though, could I just take the Apple MagSafe pad that came with my 14 Pro Max, attach it to the surface of the cars pad, and plug it into the USB in the center console outlet. A little shitty having the cable there but that should work, right?
I wonder though, could I just take the Apple MagSafe pad that came with my 14 Pro Max, attach it to the surface of the cars pad, and plug it into the USB in the center console outlet. A little shitty having the cable there but that should work, right?
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I hope no one has been holding their breath. It’s March, 2023, and there is no sign of a fix. No compatibility between my 2021 TLX and my 14 Pro Max. If I want it fix it probably means buying a new car!
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Great idea but a lot of work for me.
I wonder though, could I just take the Apple MagSafe pad that came with my 14 Pro Max, attach it to the surface of the cars pad, and plug it into the USB in the center console outlet. A little shitty having the cable there but that should work, right?
I wonder though, could I just take the Apple MagSafe pad that came with my 14 Pro Max, attach it to the surface of the cars pad, and plug it into the USB in the center console outlet. A little shitty having the cable there but that should work, right?
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New member. Did a search and found this thread. I have a 2023 MDX A-Spec and this is the only issue that I have with my car.
I read recently that iPhones own something like 65 percent of the US phone market and many use a mag safe case. It is surprising to me that Acura wouldn't fix this issue.
I read recently that iPhones own something like 65 percent of the US phone market and many use a mag safe case. It is surprising to me that Acura wouldn't fix this issue.
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New member. Did a search and found this thread. I have a 2023 MDX A-Spec and this is the only issue that I have with my car.
I read recently that iPhones own something like 65 percent of the US phone market and many use a mag safe case. It is surprising to me that Acura wouldn't fix this issue.
I read recently that iPhones own something like 65 percent of the US phone market and many use a mag safe case. It is surprising to me that Acura wouldn't fix this issue.
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