I replaced the cigarette lighter with a dual USB port in my 2016 Jeep Wrangler
110I was having some problems with Android Auto head units. I made some videos on my issues with the Sony XAV-AX5000. While it was much more problematic, I still had some issues with my current Alpine iLX-W650. I have a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Freedom Edition. Through my testing, I have decided that the problem most likely lies with the quality of the cable connecting the console USB to where the Uconnect module used to live.
A lot of Android Auto issues come from Android Auto not liking the cable you are using, be it the length or quality. I decided to replace the cigarette lighter socket with a USB port. I searched for a few on Amazon and found the ICESPRING has pretty good reviews, plus it had 2 USB ports, is only 3 feet long, and is USB 3.0.
You can get the ICESPRING 2 Ports Dual USB 3.0 Male to USB 3.0 Female AUX Flush Mount Car Mount Extension Cable for Car Truck Boat Motorcycle Dashboard Panel -(3 Feet):
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This is the Heininger 1070 Black Commutemate Cellcup i use to hold my phone in the Jeep:
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Alpine iLX-W650 on Amazon:
US: https://amzn.to/2JqpKUo
Sony XAV-AX5000 on Amazon:
US: https://amzn.to/2K4Wbcn
CA: https://amzn.to/2K6PqXD
Metra 95-6511 Chrysler/Jeep DDIN 2007 Dash Kit:
US: https://amzn.to/2F04Jgy
CA: https://amzn.to/2F0XR2x
Metra 40-EU10 Antenna Adapter
US: https://amzn.to/2WVXOPE
CA: https://amzn.to/2IvKeJC
I got this part from Crutchfield to retain the console USB:
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_120AXMINIB/Metra-AX-USB-MINIB-USB-Port-Cable.html
I originally got this part to retain the console USB:
https://amzn.to/2K8FkFF
PAC RP4-CH11 Wiring Interface:
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These are the Mopar CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE Pack OF 7 Instrument Panel Center Bezel Small Clips i used:
https://amzn.to/2EB7wNr
If you wanted to add SiriusXM to the Alpine iLX-W650, you need to add the SiriusXM SXV300v1 Connect Vehicle Tuner Kit:
https://amzn.to/2IvKAzW
Samsung Fast Charge USB-C Mini Car Charger:
https://amzn.to/2F0YTvr
These are the side brackets from the Alpine Restyle i207-WRA that I'm trying:
https://www.pacparts.com/part.cfm?sku=820ZUD%2DL974%2DENWV%2DSW
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