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Wireless Charger In center Console DIY. 2014+ Tundra

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by trdlife, Nov 12, 2017.

  1. Sep 17, 2019 at 9:40 PM
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    kw819

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    Good to hear about the success rate so far of the cheotech. Been wanting to do this mod for a while but I use car play and have to plug in, so until I can get wireless CarPlay I may hold off since I doubt I’ll use it
     
  2. Sep 18, 2019 at 9:02 AM
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    Installed a Mophie yesterday. I have had the charging pad in the center console (orginizing tray) for while. Just finally got around to installing it to work with the center phone holder. Fingers crossed.
     
  3. Sep 18, 2019 at 10:34 AM
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    Had the Cheotech for about a year now. No issues.
     
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    I just picked up a pixel 3xl.....first phone with wireless charging. It looks like the there is a 5 coil cheotech out there, but it looks like it will only charge with 7.5w of power per the reviews.

    Anyone find a 10-15w qi charger that will work well for the mod?
     
  6. Oct 4, 2019 at 10:39 AM
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    I bought the Cheotech charger with the intent of install in/under the console trey, but was screwing around today in the truck and temporarily did this. Maybe another option.
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    Which got me thinking of installing over/under this location or under the front part of the console and either plugging into the front port or the one inside the console. I ran the wire underneath to the front and plugged it in there since I was running out to lunch. Putting the phone on it, like it is, with an Apple leather case, it didn't slide or budge at all.
     
  7. Oct 4, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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    I have a round one in that I already used for in the house, it works but it doesn't have enough coverage. I looked hard at the QI but went with this Choetch since it has more than one coil.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PYQQ1R7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    I'll install this weekend.
     
  8. Oct 6, 2019 at 8:47 PM
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  9. Oct 6, 2019 at 8:51 PM
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    I did this mod a couple years ago with a choetech 2 coil. I have always had issues with it connecting and maintaining connected. I have an samsung Galaxy s7 witb a spigen slim case. It charges better without the case. Does anyone know of a reasonably priced multi coil charger that may provide me with better charging thru my case? I'm not willing to part with having a case on, so sometimes I end up plugging it on to charge. I would be willing to swap out the old charger for a new one, and maybe relocate the current one to a different spot.
     
  10. Oct 6, 2019 at 9:29 PM
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    I just installed the Choetch 5 coil I’ll let you know if the phone moving is a problem. I had the same problem with my last one.
     
  11. Oct 10, 2019 at 2:58 PM
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    Just did this mod. Less than an hour to do. Very cool. Thanks!
     
  12. Oct 10, 2019 at 3:35 PM
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    I did the 3 coil In mine and works great.
     
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  14. Oct 13, 2019 at 8:46 AM
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    I have the rubber insert on the center console tray with a thinner case and mine works well.
     
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  15. Nov 11, 2019 at 5:05 PM
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    Cheotech 5 coil Saran wrapped and coated with 2 part epoxy. 2017 Tundra Platinum.
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    Slid out charger and cut vents with dremmel.
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    Charges through case
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    Reinstalled
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  16. Nov 15, 2019 at 7:04 AM
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    New item what you think?

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  17. Nov 15, 2019 at 7:15 AM
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    Ummm. Yes. Where can you buy it?
     
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    thats real nice but how much? and can it be hard wired into the cig lighter or does it have to be plugged in
     
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    He says hes at a dealership and they just came in. So im assuming theyre an official accessory and have a way to power them from factory wiring.
     
  20. Nov 15, 2019 at 7:43 AM
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    It is distributed by Southeast Toyota I work for a dealership in South Florida. Message me if interested
     
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    You have a part number?
     
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    do you know how much they run? one of my local dealerships said they don't have an approved vendor to get them yet.
     
  24. Nov 15, 2019 at 8:09 AM
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  25. Nov 15, 2019 at 8:11 AM
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    this is what i've been waiting for!
     
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    It should be better for charging with cases as it minimizes the space between the coil and phone. The diy method still leaves a pretty big space because of the ridges in the tray.
     
  27. Nov 15, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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    Shoot, I might have to do this now.
     
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    Thanks
     
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    Well dang, after all that work...
     

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