VW Golf MK7 (5G) retrofitting double USB charger for back row

Installing additional two USB ports for device charging in Volkswagen #GolfMK7. 5V power outlets for the passengers in rear seats will help to keep devices like phones and tablets charged at all time. To upgrade your original rear air vent panel you will need to disassemble few elements in your cars dashboard and center console.
ℹ️ When working with car interior parts, it's a good idea to use prying tools made from plastic instead of metal ones. Thanks to that you will less likely damage your cars interior when doing this #retrofit.
1. Remove HVAC control trim.
2. Remove two T20 torx screws.
3. Remove center console side trims.
4. Undo gear stick trim.
5. Lift front cubby (two clips) and disconnect AUX and USB ports.
6. Remove two T20 torx screw.
7. Lift the center console cubby with center console buttons. Disconnect wiring from parking assist buttons, Start/Stop button, electronic parking brake, 12V power outlet.
8. Pull the rear air vent panel.
9. Connect wiring to the 12V power outlet connector.
10. Guide the cable under the armrest.
11. Connect the cable to the new rear air vent panel.
12. Assemble parts back together.
Buy it on AliExpress
🔗 Rear seat air vent with double #USB charger: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dY7...
🔗 Prying tools: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d75...
ℹ️ These two USB ports are not connected to the infotainment system. You can not use them for media playback on your Composition or Discover system.
💡 Disconnecting buttons and control can store fault codes in brakes module, infotainment module, cruise control module.
⚠️ This modification can void your warranty.
⚠️ Short circuit can damage electrical systems in your car or even cause fire!
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[@Wilba_Beast]

Those seats are beautiful ❣️

[@davidrobinson9387]

I just completed the retrofit. Your video is super helpful. Thank you .

[@davidrobinson9387]

A little comment: if you can make a close-up on how the connector looks like, it’d be even more easier for others to find out the way to remove them. And, again, thanks!

[@Lionsoftarmac]

Very helpful video and a good accessory for Golf 7.

[@lucacoltura1394]

This is such a helpful video. Retrofit completed and everything works. My installation also involved a blood sacrifice but worth it all the same.

[@mrfixpl]

Welcome!

[@bradz9413]

25 secs "This is pretty simple" hahaha. Awesome mod, you are a genius.

[@mrfixpl]

"How hard can it be?" (Jeremy Clarkson)

[@LuisDaVa1]

Wow amazing, this works on VW Jetta GLI MK7, here in Mexico the VW Jetta doesn’t have the rear ac vents, this works perfectly with the 2 usb ports, thanks

[@ChevroletV8]

Hey Luis! Are you sure it fits on Jetta MK7? I have a 1.4L TSI down here in Brazil and there a guy selling it. Have you done the retorfit or know anyone who did it?

[@alghoul3672]

Well done 👌🏻 great job and tutorial 👍🏼

[@alghoul3672]

But I wonder how fast does it charge ?!! Is it worth it or not for that risky job

[@nchia]

I really appreciate this video. I received mine in June 2021, but felt intimated and kept putting it off till today, June 2022! I too made blood sacrifice. I punctured my index finger and hurt my middle finger while removing the long ABS trim on the left. Didn't even notice till I saw blood on the prying tool! 😆 Hardest part was to move the gear stick back and forth, and until I could do this, the centre console couldn't be removed easily. Thankfully all the plugs worked, and the replacement plastic part fit without modification. It is really very well made. Interesting the radio showed "VW Golf MK7 (5G) retro fitting double USB char..." so it knows about it through cable from the cigarette lighter power plug. Had to clear some codes as you mentioned. When I posed the question a year ago, that was before I bought an OBD2 dongle. I've learnt so much! Thanks again.

[@mrfixpl]

Happy to help! P.S. Your radio most likely showed title of the last media file played on your phone. And I believe you used the phone to watch the tutorial.

[@nchia]

@@mrfixpl Indeed! 🤣

[@knduong]

very informative! great work! thanks!

[@mrfixpl]

👍

[@michalrehak5277]

Done. Thank you for the video. In my gtd 7.5 it does not fit 100%, but 99%. I noticed that upper corners are a little bit round, not sharp as the original part. Never mind, it is hardly visible

[@petcutudorionut6244]

I mean the door lights that illuminate the floor when you open the door :)

[@hristochavdarov3524]

Super 👍👍

[@UnboxingTech]

Thank's so much

[@mrfixpl]

✌️ Welcome!

[@wall-e7179]

Thanks for the tutorial. How do you clear the fault codes?

[@YTuberosity]

I would have tested the USB ports before installing all the trim back in place, just in case they didn't work and you needed to check your wiring. Anyway good video.

[@mrfixpl]

I think that I did tested it. Just not with the camera on.

[@isaacgonzalezflores4744]

waoooo this the video that I was looking for

[@mrfixpl]

Happy to help!

[@isaacgonzalezflores4744]

@@mrfixpl thank you so much for your response, just a quick and helpful question.... which software do you recommend to code a VW golf OBDeleven or VCDS or Carly, I am new in all this stuff.

[@turmoilstabilizer9054]

Dzisiaj zrobione, obyło się bez krwi ;)

[@mrfixpl]

No to gratulacje! 😅

[@sciroccomods]

Hi, have you fitted rear footwell lights yet, they fit under the front seats. my latest fit in my scirocco is samsung 15w wireless charger inside the ashtray lid, cant see any modification at all, 100% stock look, but wireless charges my s20 at fast charging, cheers.

[@scottishsparky7927]

Any video on the fault clearing? and update on mods you have done?

[@user-iq1jr7tn8c]

How do I get the two side panel off? It is the hardest since there is no way to pull it out. It is the most workable part. It will only be able to connect when the side panel is done. Do you have photos?

[@nigelmorgan4902]

Another great DIY video. Do you think this would fit RHD VW Golf Mk7 R? The link you posted states LHD, however the part looks like it would fit both LHD and RHD? thank you

[@petcutudorionut6244]

Hi my name is Tudor. When do you mount the lights in the back doors?

[@niklasmartin6659]

Does it work on the seat Leon 5F from 2016 too?

[@sergiugrosu1416]

Hi, could you please create a guide how to add usb connector in Audi A3 8V FL. Thank you.

[@JurLog]

Are those ports iluminated ?

[@aymericdelforge1124]

En branchant le câble pour les prises usb, l'allume cigare ne fonctionnera plus ?

[@iokepaxxxx]

do you know what the charging output is per USB port in amps?

[@GrantSmith1982]

Would this be similar on the Tiguan. I only have 12v in the rear and want to swap with the usb+12v module.

[@nchia]

Really appreciate this. I've had the part saved in my AliExpress Wishlist for a couple of years! You mentioned you need to clear the fault codes. Is this complicated and might it void the warranty?

[@hillariousjoker]

Clearing error codes will never void any warranties.

[@CalzorSuzay]

I can see loads of these for sale as LHD but no RHD, is there an actual difference?

[@errant.venture.00]

So the provided Aliexpress link is the same vendor you bought yours from? I ask as there have been reports of these not fitting properly and I would like to be sure the one I buy fits. Thanks.

[@mrfixpl]

One that I bought was from "Shop5247112 Store" which was unavailable at the moment when I was making this tutorial. I saw those reports and there seems to be two types of the rear vent element. Not sure why VW make two different versions and not sure what's the rule over here (is it MK7 vs MK7.5; EU vs USA; electronic parking brake vs hand brake...). Also keep in mind that MK7 interior was available in 2 or 3 colors.

[@errant.venture.00]

@@mrfixpl thanks. I wonder if there are differences to the vent panel other than color - IE: if an eGolf or R have a different panel then say a GTI or GTD.

[@errant.venture.00]

@@mrfixpl thanks again for posting this. This panel.fit my US-spec Mk7 Golf R perfectly.

[@isaacgonzalezflores4744]

I would like to ask you if you have got a video to convert manual air to automatic air

[@mrfixpl]

Sorry. My MK7 came with automatic already. But there are kits on AliExpress for conversion. Not sure how hard it is to install it and if it requires some coding afterwards.

[@Tasdemir.A]

Its fast charger ? Great tutorial

[@mrfixpl]

~2A per port.

[@NileshParmar]

Hi, great video. I would like to get that adapter you use at 6:32 , do you know what that is or have any links so I could purchase that adapter. I did not want to splice the existing wire. Your adapter is a lot cleaner. I would like to use that adapter with the cigarette light to power my led in the phone chubby. Hope you can help...

[@mrfixpl]

It was part of the rear USB charger set. Not sure where you can get it separately.

[@MichalJedrzejczakpl]

the wire loom splitter where did you get it from?

[@mrfixpl]

It was part of the set.

[@derrickedwards5736]

Is this only for left hand drive cars. Is there any difference for right hand drive. ?

[@mrfixpl]

To be honest I'm not sure if there's any difference between LHD and RHD cars regarding this element. BUT I've seen some AliExpress feedback that someone bought this part and had a completely different one originally installed in the car (air duct position, arm rest trim). Also there are different interior trim colors so you also need to take a looks at that.

[@matevzkrajnik94]

Hi, awesome tutorial! I've opened the whole center console only to find that my mk7.5 Golf has a different set of clips and this part doesn't fit :(

[@mrfixpl]

That's too bad! Wondering if the difference is between MK7 and MK7.5 or some other aspect of the car (like FWD vs AWD, LHD vs RHD, US vs EU...)

[@Richter1otaku]

Does this fit a 2017 Passat?

[@MultiTiti94]

Hey! Is it possible to connect with the CarPlay features if the phone is inserted in the rearpanel usb ports?

[@mrfixpl]

No. Rear ports are for charging only. Not connected to the infotainment unit.

[@MultiTiti94]

mr-fix thnk you! The ubs cable annoyes me pretty much😅 i cannot find another usbport, is there any other way to have a usb port that connects to the carplay?? I have a mk7.5 from 2017

[@mrfixpl]

You can relocate your existing one. Also there was an option with USB HUB and additional port in the arm rest compartment.

[@harryberry474]

@@mrfixpl Would that USB HUB run through the infotainment unit? That's what these cars need not just more charging ports. As I mentioned in another post here VW should have had at least 2 USB to infotainment unit plug ins one for phone so you can take advantage of CarPlay and another for iPod or laptop

[@mrfixpl]

@@harryberry474 yes. both USB ports are visible as media source on the infotainment screen. And both can be used for CarPlay/AndroidAuto. Infotainment using needs to be recoded for double USB. Not sure if firmware needs to be updated for this feature.

[@samgao]

after I removed my cubby, now the door on the cubby doesn't close, it gets blocked by the upper trim piece of the dual climate control... makes me wonder why hm...

[@mrfixpl]

Something is misaligned. Check I both clips clicked all the way.

[@samgao]

@@mrfixpl I removed the lid cover and it open and closes smoothly, I must have not installed the lid properly... time to pull it out and start again!

[@mrfixpl]

Good luck! Don't break anything!

[@samgao]

@@mrfixpl too late... I think I’m just gonna have my dealer deal with it haha... I couldn’t get the cubby back now, and now more plastics have broken off...

[@karstgeo7290]

What model is this? I dig the seats!

[@mrfixpl]

Lounge

[@karstgeo7290]

@mr-fix sorry..to be clear...what model/trim Golf.

[@linaskrasauskas2375]

Where did you buy the cable?

[@mrfixpl]

AliExpress. Linked in description below the video. It was a set: rear cover, USB module, waring.

[@poxcr]

Why would there be any fault codes if you didn't turn the car on during the process?

[@mrfixpl]

Some systems will come on of you just open/close the door or try to shift DSG from P. Even if the ignition is off. For example infotainment unit boots up as soon as the drivers door is opened. Screen comes up with ignition but the system has already started and if the AUX/USB port is disconnected it will detect that. Same for the parking brake button.

[@mrfixpl]

...and you want to check if the charger works before putting everything back together, so most likely you will turn the ignition half way though the installation.

[@sirpoli6519]

Is it possible put a wireless charge in phone slot?

[@mrfixpl]

Possible. Both OEM and 3rd party solutions available.

[@sirpoli6519]

@@mrfixpl thank you so much for the answer, do you now a internet site where I can buy the kit for install in my MK 7.5?

[@ashrafhamid4275]

Is the cigarette port still connected?

[@mrfixpl]

It is.

[@chrisdzedzej6390]

Where abouts could you purchase this? UK?

[@mrfixpl]

I got mine from AliExpress. Shipping to Poland took about 3 weeks.

[@joelrichards8440]

Would this work on a mk6?

[@mrfixpl]

I don't think it will fit.

[@fivezerofivezero8357]

Brother what car seat is that

[@mrfixpl]

VW Lounge package. Seat is not shaped like the sport ones but the material pattern is similar to GTD version.

[@fivezerofivezero8357]

Lol bro I meant the baby seat ?

[@PaulGuiry]

So cigarette lighter bypassed?

[@mrfixpl]

Power is split between lighter and charger. Both work.

[@PaulGuiry]

@@mrfixpl did you have to modify the supplied harness? Looked like you just plugged the new one into the car one which was destined for the cigarette lighter

[@mrfixpl]

Plug&Play. No modification to the original harness.

[@PaulGuiry]

@@mrfixpl Good stuff. Any advice on upgrading mk7 infotainment systems. Just have the basic system in a 2015 golf, and would like to get android auto

[@juliahristova1996]

Is this original or is it just from aliexpress?

[@mrfixpl]

AliExpress.

[@harryberry474]

Blood sacrifice is requirement when working on any car, VW's aren't exempt. If I don't bleed I'll probably have to repeat whatever I did because it won't work properly... unless blood is shed. I'm very disappointed that VW didn't install 2 USB ports in the center column one for phone and one for iPod would that have been too much to ask. I like using iPod for music but because I do I can't have my phone "wired" to infotainment system too which really sucks. Installing those USB ports (for charging) in the center console in back isn't worth it. Just get a cigarette lighter to USB adapter there's 2 cigarette lighter sockets and a million different choices for USB adapters. I understand wanting to keep it stock looking...but for this much work it's just not worthwhile.

[@mrfixpl]

Actually there was an option with two fully functional USB ports. USB HUB (5G0 035 953 C).

[@autotuning65]

KZbin policy Not to show blood

[@mrfixpl]

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