Anyone replaced the USB media port in a T6?

[Aidy P]

The USB port in the centre console of my T6 Ocean is starting to fail. I’ve tried multiple new leads and the same problem happens that connection drops unless I ‘waggle’ the lead. Very frustrating as I use Apple CarPlay for Waze when travelling.

Has anyone replaced theirs? How easy and how much does it cost please? Thanks

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

I have replaced it multiple times, once when upgrading head unit, then I modified my original facia plate to take a non VW USB connection and an audio Video Jack interface. Then when down grading prior to trading in I refitted original unit, bought replacement guts off of ebay from a LHD unit and fitted then in a the RHD body.

Genuine VW Golf Passat T6 Audi A3 A4 A5 Q3 Q5 USB in connection port 5Q0035726 | eBay

Part Number 5Q0035726. Q3 2015 >> 2018. Q5 2017 >> onwards. A5 2017 >> onwards. Passat 2015 >> onwards. New genuine original VW Audi part. A3 2013 >> 2017. T6 2016 >> onwards.

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This is what is behind the lozenge shaped facia panel on a 2017 T6 Beach

 

[Aidy P]

I have replaced it multiple times, once when upgrading head unit, then I modified my original facia plate to take a non VW USB connection and an audio Video Jack interface. Then when down grading prior to trading in I refitted original unit, bought replacement guts off of ebay from a LHD unit and fitted then in a the RHD body.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40355810.../H+Y6DGuj+/KJJAavHnDFUIx0g|tkp:Bk9SR8qM3J7IZA

This is what is behind the lozenge shaped facia panel on a 2017 T6 Beach

Thanks. How easy is it to replace please? I’m not very technical.

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Where is your USB interface located? is it the lozenge shaped one just under the glovebox

 

[Aidy P]

It’s in here …

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Mine was here

So I don't know how to get to the back of yours sorry

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

This video shows how to fit comfort dash which is where your USB is

 

[Aidy P]

Thanks. It’s this … port. It looks like it should just clip out.

 

[Aidy P]

This video shows how to fit comfort dash which is where your USB is

Watched the video thanks. 21 minute 20 seconds it shows the inside of the cubby hold but the USB is blanked off. I may risk trying to flick it out with a screwdriver

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

It does look that way...but you will probably have to (use a trim tool) and remove the gearstick gaiter and then the larger surround to change the usb socket. unplugging it before removal, the green round connectors can be a bit of a pain