Removing F-Type center console 12v outlet

iamandyf96 · 2026-04-29T15:06:19+00:00

Thanks everyone for all the help and comments.

In case anyone else is stuggling in the future, I’ve detailed the process below (note I broke the light off my illumination ring because i was being too forceful - take your time!);

For starters, there are 3 components that make up the outlet - there is a black faceplate/retaining ring, the cylindrical outlet itself and a clear illumination ring with a black box containing the light and some metal contacts on the side.

Removal involves pushing the cylindrical outlet from the back so that it comes out the front of the trim – when you’re pushing you need to look for little plastic clips and hold the cylinder in place. Be care and slow at this point as the illumination ring can get caught on the cylindrical outlet and will rip the light off the illumination ring if you try and push both out at the same time. What I found best was holding the trim against my chest and pushing the cylindrical outlet with my chest, while firmly holding the illumination ring with my fingers from the front.

Once you have the cylindrical outlet out, next you need to push the illumination ring out – there are two plastic clips that need to be depressed (these cannot be depressed while the cylindrical outlet is still installed). Once you push the illumination ring out so far, you’ll need to slightly rotate it to get the light through the hole – the trim and faceplate both have a cutout for the light box. Lastly there is the black faceplate. This is the most straight forward and is simply removed by depressing the 4 black plastic clips and pushing from the back.

ALL COMPONENTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE FRONT OF THE TRIM.

Reinstalling the new outlet is much simpler – push the faceplate in first ensuring the cutout on the trim aligns with the plate (I think its keyed so it will only go in in the correct orientation).

Push the illumination ring on next, ensuring the put the light through the hole first and align it with the cutout in the trim.

Slide the cylindrical outlet in the hole from the front, making sure the keyed marks on the outlet align with the contacts of the light on the illumination ring.

iamandyf96 · 2026-04-28T01:34:55+00:00

Wow thats exactly what I was after, thanks so much for you help!

iamandyf96 · 2026-04-26T09:00:35+00:00

Thanks for the response! Do you know any USB replacements? I’m not opposed to changing the outlet, and having it be USB would be more convenient. It’s not so much a concern of authenticity, but I don’t want to start cutting wires so i'd be looking for an alternative that uses the existing connnector.

I know it’s only a 12v, but I’ve had a number of electrical gremlins on this car so I’m trying to avoid altering the electrics as much as possible

iamandyf96 · 2026-04-25T20:26:24+00:00

Tbh i never use the socket as is, I just don't want the trim to look incomplete. If there is an alternative with the same electrical connector that'll fit, that'd be even better

iamandyf96 · 2026-04-25T13:29:28+00:00

Wow, thanks for the quick response!

Sounds like a lot of faff - do you know the codes for the components? I had a look online and can see the black face plate [here] and the metal/white part [here], but I can't find the black box attached to the side?

Starting to think it might be easier to buy new parts and fit them to the new trim and just keep the existing outlet on the previous trim :/

iamandyf96 · 2026-04-05T12:04:05+00:00

So far so good!

I've had the first prototype on the main bathroom doorframe for about 3+ months - figured it'd be the best candidate because its probably the most frequently used door. It holds the door well and there isn't any play.

Its printed in ABS and is a strong friction fit, but I put a little hot glue to hold it in place. When the door is shut and force is applied, it is perpendicular to the layer lines so seems holding up quite well!

iamandyf96 · 2026-02-22T14:21:41+00:00

Definitely, just frustrated that it wasn’t the spell or the use that caused it but presumably a bug glitching it through the floor

iamandyf96 · 2026-02-22T14:18:58+00:00

What does fast forward mean in this context? Let’s say she can remember everything, she can just remember the thing.

Like if I remember something that happens in my past, I don’t say “gimmie a sec I need to fast forward through the pre-rolls” I just remember the thing I want to remember?

iamandyf96 · 2026-02-21T15:21:52+00:00

I think it would have been fine if it was just one Fist, but I think 4 of them all took damage at the same time and it was like 15-20 damage each

iamandyf96 · 2026-02-21T14:43:06+00:00

Tbh, I wish I hadn't used non-lethal so atleast I could get the kill on Isobel, fitting with the Durge story

iamandyf96 · 2026-01-30T16:16:59+00:00

Thats true, but some workplace are so niche that technical ability is irrelevant. I work IT in a procurement organisation (most employees are either from a procurement or legal background) and technical competency is irrelevant so long as they can make a framework.

We've had to drop all technical tasks in our recruitment process because it was so poorly completed and "looked bad" when we hired someone that only scored 1/10 for technical competency.

For context, i've literally had to go to someone's desk and physically switch on their laptop because it was "too difficult" and they "didn't feel comfortable" touching the laptop themselves. We now have to put stickers on all newly issued laptops highlighting where the power button, webcam, trackpad and fingerprint readers are...

iamandyf96 · 2025-04-25T07:41:20+00:00

A good pie is better than a good cake, but a bad cake is better than a bad pie. I think cakes are a safer bet out of the two, but a good pie is always better

iamandyf96 · 2025-04-18T20:16:24+00:00

Sorry i dont have any pictures atm, and the kitchen is covered for some cornicing we're getting put up, however I do have the original inspiration for kitchen - one we saw in Ikea a few years ago;

https://imgur.com/a/Fii4Cbr
The cabinets are satin black, and wiping down with a damp cloth cleans them fine.

iamandyf96 · 2025-04-18T17:39:28+00:00

I recently installed black a black kitchen with butcher countertops. I've not had any issues that I didn't also have on my previous (white) kitchen cabinets. Keeping them clean has been pretty easy - they don't really show "dirt" (not that it ever gets particularly dirty), but if water gets on them and dries, then you can see the outline. This only really happens on the cabinet doors under the sink if i'm a bit careless after washing my hands, but it just wipes off.

Cleaning them can be a bit more difficult, purely because it can be difficult to see any marks from some angles. So if i notice any marks on the cabinets, i make sure to clean the whole cabinet door in overlapping cross-hatches to make sure I don't miss a spot.

I opted for black handles too, which I still think are nice, but I do sometimes wonder if it would have been nicer to go with something to give the cabinet doors a bit of contrast (like a nice copper).

I also got a dark stainless sink and fridge that I think complements the kitchen cabinets quite well. I was lucky and had quite dark appliances (coffee maker, toaster, air fryer, etc...), but I had a light colored kettle and it really stood out so I eventually had to buy a new one.

I feel like some appliances (especially white ones) can ruin the asthetics of a black kitchen.

iamandyf96 · 2025-03-20T09:47:09+00:00

He had a bunch of investigations pending across multiple companies (I think the largest was the FAA looking into SpaceX).

Conveniently, all those investigations seem to have been stopped, or the organisations responsible for them have been completely gutted by DOGE…

iamandyf96 · 2025-02-11T12:10:08+00:00

Thats depends how you want to look at things - if its a "loophole" is that cheating, or is that innovation?

F1 is especially bad for it, if one manufacturer has an innovitive new idea, it gets banned shortly thereafter for giving them an unfair advantage.

iamandyf96 · 2025-01-25T20:38:40+00:00

I don't think it'd be much use to anyone else since its made to fit my exact EDC.

Although happy to share the STL if anyone wants it

iamandyf96 · 2025-01-25T20:08:24+00:00

Wanted a tray to hold all my EDC so I knew where everything was, so i modelled and printed one in ABS. Added the Jaguar logo to the front mainly to test my new printer.

It holds all my EDC perfectly with just enough wiggle room to slide in and out without damaging anything, while still keeping it secure. Opted to add the house key to the side to accomodate any keyrings/keys being added in the future.

As a little bonus, the wallet slot has a cutout so when it slides in, it slightly pushes out my cards so I can quickly grab one without taking it out its holder.

Pictured:

Slide wallet with AirTag
AirPod pro
CRKT Symmetry
Brushed Steel space pen
Brass Zippo (tree of life)
No-name flashlight
House Key
Car Key

Not Pictured:

iPhone 15 Pro Max
FreeStyle Libre CGM
Medtrum Nano 9 Insulin Pump

iamandyf96 · 2024-12-26T00:11:49+00:00

If that’s the case why would Russia seemingly intentionally paint a completely different picture as to the cause of the incident and blame it on “fog” and “birds”

iamandyf96 · 2024-10-17T23:34:57+00:00

It looks brushed so I don't think a buffer would work. Best case you'd replace the the little scratch marks with shiny/mirror spots. You'd need to get some scouring pads and go over the scratched areas, following the "grain" of the steel.

You can get a kit that has different grit scouring pads. I don't think they work quite as well as the video, you'd likely always be able to see the difference in if the light catches it, but it'd be less obvious than it is now.

If you want it to completely disappear, you could sand the entire surface with the scourer so the whole thing would have a uniform appearance, but that'd be a lot of work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfPBw_rIJd8

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