LSUPIU
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- 2014 Explorer PIU
Hey all,
I just scooped up my first PIU its a 2014 with fairly low mileage (46k) and a clean carfax. So I'm pretty happy with it. I have been lurking for a few weeks and this forum has been very helpful. Thanks to you guys I am well on my way to upfitting (that's the correct term right?) so far I have the following: Hood switch, new key fobs, aftermarket backup camera, center console out of a XLT, and a few other small trinkets I wanted to add like a USB outlet in place of one of the 12v outlets on the dash etc. I am also probably going to buy the OEM center console panel to replace that hole where the shifter is. A few questions though mainly related to the center console which seems to be a popular topic around here.
1)In the console there is a media box that has a 12v ,an SD card slot, and video inputs, by in I mean under the spring loaded cover where the change goes. I obviously cant use these. Is there a replacement piece I can order that will allow a 110v outlet, 12v, or even a USB charging port?
2) on the back part of the console where the rear AC controls are I would like to replace that trim piece with ..you guessed it more outlets. Hss anyone tried this? What part number trim piece did you use?
3) What are you guys doing for overhead consoles? I don't have a garage door or anything like that so for me it would just be storage. I don't care if its OEM or not.
4) Anyone tried a throttle body spacer? Results?
5) On the dash where the the AUX input normally is I have a blank trim piece. Ive found the factory piece that contains a USB opening and AUX opening . Any idea with regards to part numbers for the actual USB and AUX ports and associated wiring?
Thanks in advance. I'll post progress pictures next week.
I just scooped up my first PIU its a 2014 with fairly low mileage (46k) and a clean carfax. So I'm pretty happy with it. I have been lurking for a few weeks and this forum has been very helpful. Thanks to you guys I am well on my way to upfitting (that's the correct term right?) so far I have the following: Hood switch, new key fobs, aftermarket backup camera, center console out of a XLT, and a few other small trinkets I wanted to add like a USB outlet in place of one of the 12v outlets on the dash etc. I am also probably going to buy the OEM center console panel to replace that hole where the shifter is. A few questions though mainly related to the center console which seems to be a popular topic around here.
1)In the console there is a media box that has a 12v ,an SD card slot, and video inputs, by in I mean under the spring loaded cover where the change goes. I obviously cant use these. Is there a replacement piece I can order that will allow a 110v outlet, 12v, or even a USB charging port?
2) on the back part of the console where the rear AC controls are I would like to replace that trim piece with ..you guessed it more outlets. Hss anyone tried this? What part number trim piece did you use?
3) What are you guys doing for overhead consoles? I don't have a garage door or anything like that so for me it would just be storage. I don't care if its OEM or not.
4) Anyone tried a throttle body spacer? Results?
5) On the dash where the the AUX input normally is I have a blank trim piece. Ive found the factory piece that contains a USB opening and AUX opening . Any idea with regards to part numbers for the actual USB and AUX ports and associated wiring?
Thanks in advance. I'll post progress pictures next week.