GM Intellilink Infotainment System - Wireless Charging upgrade

[@CarlosTj664]

Nice, I like when people take it upon themselves to solve a problem that dealerships charge extra for. I mean it should be a quick upgrade but for over 200 bucks! I got my car without a backup camera, navigation system etc So I could do it all myself. Sure enough a couple of months later I have my cars system just like I want it. With a backup camera, Garmin navigation, apple carplay/ android auto, and most importantly with a custom sound system in it. I like doing stuff to my own car, save a little money and I just love modifying my cars that's all. Great video Mike, I like that you can give people a cheaper solution to that issue. Also I would recommend going back and putting black tape and zip ties for the extra cable, just so there's no cables moving around.

[@techexamined]

Thank man.. car interior stuff can be so easy if you take your time. I love modifying where I can. My buddy Timmy is a mechanic so any more advanced he usually wants to do it. Great idea on the tape and ties.. I will go back and do that.. thanks!!

[@michaelbrown3423]

At dealership today. It amazed me they had NO clue and acted like they have never heard of these not working or that this is even a HTING. Instantly realized I will never go there again and will drive extra 10 minutes to go to other dealership for things now like tire rotations and oil, etc.

[@joel4dalton]

What’s the module called? Can you put a link for it in the comments?

[@TruckCentral]

2016 Silverado/Sierra HD as well. Just discovered this problem two weeks ago! Good timing 👍

[@TomasVillegas]

I bought the cheaper one and it works great. Fantastic video man 👏

[@jakeehrlich4068]

In your search for the charging unit did you ever come across a tray that would fit the iPhone pro max? Mine sits at an angle, even with the case and will not charge.

[@alilbitoferika1367]

I was excited for you! Great video. Thank you for sharing 👍

[@BK42Cycles]

Easy fix! You got more space there than I have on my entire flat lol :)

[@techexamined]

😱... that’s tiny.. 🤣🤣

[@gs3504]

2017 Silverado. Opened the module, removed the magnet. Now both our Galaxy S10 and Apple iPhone 10 both charge.

[@xbreedfoxbody7160]

You opened the module and removed a magnet and works on a S10 now? How hard was it to open up the module? Also is the magnet right on top and just pull it out? I was about to spend the $120 for the kit but would be awesome not to.

[@gs3504]

@@xbreedfoxbody7160 The hardest part is taking the bottom shell off the console. Removing the module is 4 screws and one plug. I think the module has 5 to open it. Open it slowly, take out the magnet. BTW, the magnet is quite strong. Good Luck!

[@xbreedfoxbody7160]

Thanks, if I'm gonna buy a new module anyway, mise well give this a try first. If I ruin it I'll just buy the kit. Thanks. Does the magnet have any wires or anything going to it? Or just the coil does.

[@gs3504]

@@xbreedfoxbody7160 You shouldn't run anything, no wires on the magnet... I watched a few videos showing how to open the module before I did mine. It was just a heads up!

[@HayneMatthews-vh1om]

Where do you get the module? GM? Is there a part number?

[@howardmiller4241]

I have an old iPhone 6s and bought a QI wireless charging case to use in my 2017 GMC sierra and it won’t work but it will charge my air pods lol. Idk why it work charge my phone when it charges my air pods. I just put in my truck info and no matches on that site 😞

[@GasheadSteve]

Good stuff mate. I’ve had to buy a new car to get Apple car play lol. Picking it up on Friday - a nice mondeo ST

[@techexamined]

Gashead Steve very nice!!!! It’s nice buying a new car...

[@wesleycolbert3694]

Their site has a pad upgrade option: GM Smartphone Charger Armrest Powermat Liner $49.95 - SKU: G-PAD-TK. Have you looked into this? Is this a larger pad to fit larger phones in? I’ll send them an email, but was just curious if you knew.

[@CallumYoule]

"OOOHH! It works, oh nevermind it went off again" Made me laugh too much

[@techexamined]

LOL.. thanks man.. lol

[@AppsthatRule]

This is why I call it “the stealership.” Lol.

[@techexamined]

LOL.. so true

[@GeekyNerdDad]

Very cool and man those dealerships are crazy with pricing to put that in lol

[@techexamined]

Larry Dickerson I laughed when they said it.. especially since I had already priced it out

[@3actionjack]

Can you share the link where you got it? I was so disappointed in my 2017 Sierra Denali when it didn’t work for the price of the truck. Thank you for sharing.

[@techexamined]

Jack Smock the link is in the description... just put your truck info in and it will bring up the accessories you need to upgrade it yourself

[@3actionjack]

Tech Examined THANK YOU SO MUCH. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

Nice and easy to do how cool.

[@techexamined]

Thanks man!! It was way easier than I thought it would be.. LOL

[@aarondiggens8282]

I have a 2020 sierra elevation and it did not come with the charger. Is there a way to install one?

[@techexamined]

Aaron Diggens I don’t think so... I was given a 2020 as a loaner and it didn’t have it either..

[@xbreedfoxbody7160]

Boost auto parts sells kits

[@osisrael668]

Can it charge iPhone 14

[@venturini09]

Thanks for the video.

[@elrichy2926]

Have you found a solution to fit a bigger phone in the cut out?

[@JDLYON316]

Hey would you be able to do something like this in a 2015 sierra?

[@420flying6]

Problem now is phones to large😂😂😂

[@yeisoncolon9957]

Works on iPhone 11

[@wesleycolbert3694]

I have an 11 as well. It doesn’t fit in the pad. Did you figure out something so the phone would fit in, or does it charge without fitting in the pad?

[@StevieRichardsFitness]

Sounds like a geek squad quote........

[@techexamined]

Lol.. right??

[@djmrj9520]

Gmc tech sucks, my Android auto wont connect because the vehicle software needs to be updated..... is a 2017!!!!, and needs to be updated???? Thats on a yukon xl, not a cheap car and they sale you the update $150 . Thats BS gmc.

[@techexamined]

LOL.. that’s any car manufacturer… but it still sucks..