Another great upgrade!

Great details--thanks for sharing

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Video was very helpful been trying to find a detailed removal for the console and yours was perfect. Thank You!

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for your comment!

To people reading these comments… I just installed mine after watching this video.. charger is actually really nice. Yes the phone can get a little warm if kept on charge for a long time but charges the phone nicely and looks amazing. This gentleman did a good job of explaining installation. Easy instal good product I’ll give it an overall 4/5 stars due to phone getting a little warm

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment and I’m glad my video was helpful!

Great video!

@SouthpawGarage

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Not me watching this after changing my cluster from my custom trim to the high country digital display lol

Just did mine following your lead works perfect I ordered the car play thing but it hasn't arrived hopefully soon ....Thanks !!! I took it all apart before and installed the auto start/stop eliminator so it wasn't to scary .

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad the video was helpful! The wireless CarPlay adapter has been absolutely flawless in my truck.

Thanks for the video. I am now working with wireless CarPlay. Something got weird when I disabled the WiFi in the truck that was provided with he OnStar Eval. To get aligned with wireless Apple CarPlay was a matter of removing my Bluetooth pairing of my iPhone with the truck and adding it back again. So problem solved. On a new note, I am planning on removing the center console to route coax and control cables for radios. Thanks for the video on removing the center console. Again, thanks for the video, you helped me on a side project, but helped me still the same. Now to get the radios setup … *smile*

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I’m really glad you found the video helpful! I try to improve on every video so that hopefully viewers either get help on a project or at least some form of entertainment in regards to seeing cool cars or truck mods. That you for the comment! The Nova videos should be coming back before too long which means I will have to put my truck mods on the back burner for a little while, but there are more truck videos to come as soon as I’m able to fit them in the budget.

New sub here. Thanks for the video. My GMC Sierra 2021 came with wireless CarPlay and ever since I disabled the wifi hotspot I have lost wireless CarPlay. I had looked at your dongle before but since it did work I am trying to find out if I can reset everything to get it to work. Thanks again for your video. It was helpful to see the console removal. I have added a wireless charger to the console with the hinged access below. That was pretty easy to put in. All the best! Happy New Year.

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure how the built-in vehicle Wi-Fi works, but I do know that wireless Apple CarPlay needs a Wi-Fi connection in order to work. The adapter I bought for my truck allows me to connect my phone to my truck over Wi-Fi. My truck also has the built-in vehicle wi-fi but I don’t think I ever fully “disabled” it. I just don’t pay for the service. Even so, my truck did not come with the functionality to have wireless Apple CarPlay to begin with so I still needed the adapter for it. If you disabled the vehicles Wi-Fi component completely, that may be the issue. You should be able to leave the component active, but just not pay for the service if you don’t want to actually use it. Then again I’m not a Wi-Fi expert so I could be wrong. 🤔

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment and the sub! I’m glad you found the video helpful!

@brentjohnson6654

2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthpawGarage yes I thought it required wifi. As I was on free trial I wanted to disable using it when it was no better than cell data so where you have poor performance on the phone, same for truck enabled wifi unlimited (which is not really unlimited). So here is what confused me - my daughter and wife were asked if they wanted to use wireless CarPlay where mine failed. I think it displayed the CarPlay screen on the truck for them. I will verify this when my wife gets home tonight. Thanks for your reply. Have a great week!

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

No problem. I know I don’t have all the answers but I try to help as much as possible. If your wife’s phone still works, you may want to look at the CarPlay settings on your phone and make sure everything seems to be turned on. You can find some troubleshooting help at this link: support.apple.com/en-us/HT210892

@brentjohnson6654

2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthpawGarage no problem. That is what I love about KZread. We can figure stuff out together. We all have ideas and understanding of how things work generally and it is always good to see examples of what can be done when you haven’t don’t that before. Anyway, I will look at the iPhone if theirs works and mine doesn’t. I shiver at the thought of resetting settings on either the phone or the truck. But maybe that is what I will do depending on how this next test goes. Wish me luck! Lol

So everything is awesome in your video, (But) the lower bezel between the console and the instrument panel where two additional screws hide. My question is how did you remove that u shape 🤔 bezel? The upper was easy the lower one seems very hard to remove Thanks for your reply 👍

@SouthpawGarage

Жыл бұрын

I think you are referring to the piece that is tucked in under the center stack between it and the wireless charging pad (or top of the center console). Once you get any screws out of it, it’s held in with retainer clips. It takes a little bit of force but it pulls straight out towards the backseat. If you put any upward or downward force on it, it’s likely not going to pop out. Try to make sure you are pulling straight towards the back seat.

Did you have to re program your remote? Did the new one come with a remote sensor under the cup holder? Thanks

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t have to reprogram anything. The wiring harness for the kit that I purchased came with a new connector for the remote sensor under the cup holders.

Hey, sorry to keep asking questions. So, you used your original module that you swapped into the new part. Was there any programming involved or error messages or anything like that? Thanks for your time.

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

No need to apologize. I will answer any questions that I can. No programming needed or any kind of issues with the console swap. Everything was plug-and-play and worked immediately once it was put together.

When you installed the new part for the wireless charging, did it come with the anti theft module for the remote or did you take the one out of your exsiting console?

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I used the one that was already in my truck. I removed it from the factory console and put it on the new one.

Did you add the centre console to this truck or did it already have it? If you added it did it have the usb and card reader? The console I added came with rear seat heat which I don’t have.I did not get the harness that runs from the centre stack usb to the wireless charging. I’m trying to figure out if the harness from the wireless charging will feed the centre console USB ports. Curious what you know about this. Thanks for your time

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I did not add the center console. I bought the Silverado that has the center console instead of the bench seat. I am not sure what you would need to power the usb and card reader in a console that is added after the fact.

I’m lucky my 2020 GMC 2500 HD Denali came with this wireless charging piece and it works well even though an otterbox phone case. My question is with the dongle. Are you able to watch KZread, Netflix etc through it and on your factory screen? Or is it just CarPlay? I work in my truck all the time and this would be handy while parked. I’d never use it while driving. Thank you in advance.

@SouthpawGarage

6 ай бұрын

That was just a dongle for CarPlay specifically… no additional functionality. That dongle quit working less than a year later as an Apple update made it unusable. I have since upgraded my truck to having the factory wireless CarPlay setup with an upgraded infotainment system. Dons Life has a dongle that provides access to Netflix, KZread etc and has videos showing it off if you want to check out his channel. I don’t plan on looking into anything like that for me, personally.

@dillydave13

6 ай бұрын

@@SouthpawGarage I would never use it for driving. As I’m in my truck 70+ hours a week, this would be nice to have. Thanks for the speedy reply. Subscribed!

Hi, USB in the center armrest with backlight in the dark? What color does it light up?

@SouthpawGarage

2 ай бұрын

The USB that is inside the center console arm rest does not light up. Only the ones in the infotainment stack do.

Can this be added to a 2019 Chevy Silverado Custom trail boss? There's no center console in mine.

@SouthpawGarage

3 жыл бұрын

You would need to do a complete conversion to get rid of the folding middle seat and install the center console before you could add the OEM wireless charging console component. I am not aware of a wireless charging kit that is made for the folding middle seat option.

Do you have the part number for the wire that runs from the console to the 12v plug on the back of the dash?

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

It was all part of a kit. The link to the kit is in the video description.

Having a problem removing trim piece right under the radio in between the radio and console. Please help! I noticed yours was already removed

@SouthpawGarage

6 ай бұрын

That piece is a little difficult. I used the tried removal tool to loosen it on each side and in the middle. Then it takes some force to get it to come out. It has to be pulled straight back. If you pull in a way that pulls at an angle to either side or up or down, it’s nearly impossible to get out. (At least, that was my experience)

Would you happen to know the part nuber for that extension harness

@SouthpawGarage

Жыл бұрын

Everything used in this video was all part of a kit from 404 parts. Link is in the description.

I also bought the 404parts wireless kit, I removed the plug behind the 12v and reconnected the one that comes with the kit, however the small plug that gets disconnected from under the original cup holders area where does that go and there is another connection with the new kit that doesn't seem to fit. Any help?

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

For the cup holder plug, you have to remove the theft sensor from under the factory cup holders and transfer to the new console piece (the one from 404 parts). Then you can plug that wire you disconnect back in. I hope that makes sense. I’m not entirely sure what connection you are referring to that doesn’t fit. If you want, you can send a picture of the connector you aren’t sure about to the email listed on the “About” tab of my channel page and I’ll take a look at it.

@Prophet_4_Profit

2 жыл бұрын

Will do when I get home. Ty

hey, how are you? With the wireless charging add on you done, the harness ties into the back of the 12v port on the centre stack. Is that correct? Did you add the wireless charging cooling ductwork as well? Thanks for your time.

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct. The kit that I used plugs into the back of the 12v port. I did not add the cooling ductwork for the wireless charger. That would have required removing all of the wires from the back of the center stack so I could completely remove it and get behind everything to add additional ductwork.

@rickduff2789

2 жыл бұрын

Did not having the ductwork cause any problems in your opinion. Thank you for replying

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

No real issues, but on really hot and sunny days, the wireless charger will stop charging the phone because it will get too hot and have to shut itself off.

@rickduff8556

2 жыл бұрын

That’s great! The console I put in come from a ‘19 AT4 with wireless charging and rear seat heat. I wonder where the wireless charging connected in that truck? The same as the one you done?

@rickduff8556

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your time on this

If my truck already has wireless apple car play (LT Trail boss 2021) and I want to just get the wireless charging console. Will I have to get to the wireless CarPlay adapter Since I’m doin this mod and changing the center console?

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

No. You will not need the CarPlay adapter. Wireless CarPlay is build into the infotainment system module itself, not the center console.

@rafaelvaldivia-enriquez7651

2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthpawGarage thank you!!

Going to that much to install your phone charger at the same time auto stop start bypass could also be done at the same time

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not going to be installing the auto stop/start eliminator. I’m looking at possibly using a Pulsar LT to change those settings.

I installed a few months ago. I noticed after install the auto stop (engine shut off at red lights) no longer works. Anyone have issues?

@SouthpawGarage

Жыл бұрын

My auto stop / start hasn’t done anything in a long time. I never thought that it might be connected to the wireless charger install. I also haven’t really thought about it much because I’d rather my engine not shut off and on constantly anyway (especially with the after market exhaust).

Can you tell me the part number for the usb part in the center console you got that u have the dongle plugged into?

@SouthpawGarage

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what you are referring to. All USB ports in the truck came in from the factory. They are not add ons.

@joediduch5457

Жыл бұрын

@SouthpawGarage right I know! Mine don't have it an I wanted to add it! I switched the wire harness an it has the wiring for it so I was askn the part number since it's larger then the one in the dash

@SouthpawGarage

Жыл бұрын

Oh I gotcha now. Sorry. Unfortunately, I do not know the part number for it.

@joediduch5457

Жыл бұрын

@SouthpawGarage do you know where that one wire plugs in at that runs up behind the face plate? It's the extension wire looks like an old phone charger at each end? It's the data cable! If you watch your video it's white on one end an black on the other!

@SouthpawGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@joediduch5457 I do not. Since I didn't have to remove/disconnect that wire during this install, I did not pay attention to where that specific one was going.

So you had the carplay option already?

@SouthpawGarage

15 күн бұрын

The truck had wired CarPlay from the factory. In this video I added a 3rd party wireless CarPlay adapter that ended up not working after a while (apple listed it as an unapproved accessory). In a later video, I update my infotainment module to include the factory version of wireless CarPlay without the need for 3rd party adapters.

Did you disconnect the battery first?

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It’s always a good idea to disconnect the batter when working with any type of wiring changes.

@MrBandnerd007

2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthpawGarage just got this for my traverse. Plug n play my ass! I'm glad to have the upgrade but it was not at all as easy as they claimed.

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have any experience with the Traverse. It wasn’t super difficult in the Silverado. The hardest part was reaching the wiring harness behind the center stack to disconnect it for the splitter.

I have a 2019 Sierra denali and it already has that center console, the wireless charging is SLOW. I installed another wireless charging on the center console arm rest. It replaces the center piece of the arm rest. SO MUCH CHEAPER and EASIER.

@SouthpawGarage

Жыл бұрын

The factory charging definitely isn’t fast. I spent a lot of time deciding if I wanted to add factory wireless charging or add an aftermarket one. I went with the factory one instead of replacing the piece on the center console to try and kept the factory look as much as possible. You are correct that there are cheaper and faster options.

@arthurharris980

Жыл бұрын

@@SouthpawGarage not to take away from what you added. It looks professionally done as if it came from the factory. Take a look at some of the installs for the arm rest. you will not not if its factory or not. My wife didn't know I replaced mines until I told her there was a new charging pad there.

Damn 400 dollars is pretty steep for a basic charger. Boost auto parts sells a nice wireless kit for 135 that blows the stock GM charger out of the water. Great video though!!

@SouthpawGarage

Жыл бұрын

I do agree that the GM charger is very basic and they should be able to do better by having a stock fast charger. I looked at the Boost Auto Parts option before pulling the trigger on the GM one. I went with the GM version to keep the “factory” look in the console. One reason the GM is more expensive is because you get a whole new top piece for the center console and an adapted wiring harness. Now that doesn’t make up for the entire price difference, but it’s part of it. I’m glad you liked the video, though! Thank you for the comment!

@jaylara2592

Жыл бұрын

​@@SouthpawGarageon your last comment: "Im glad you like the video, though" I don't think you're suppose to use a coma (,) between "video and though"

@SouthpawGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@jaylara2592 when adding “though” at the end of sentence, one can choose whether or not to use a comma. Neither way is considered right or wrong.

@Turbo442

Жыл бұрын

@@SouthpawGarage Thank you for the clarification.

What did you do with the old console?

@SouthpawGarage

Жыл бұрын

I sold it on Facebook Marketplace a couple months after taking it out of the truck.

@Briandotmiller

Жыл бұрын

@@SouthpawGarage how much did you list it for? Just had a curiosity if you don’t mind me asking.

@SouthpawGarage

Жыл бұрын

I can’t find it on Facebook Marketplace so I went to check eBay to see if I sold it there instead. eBay will only show me my listings over the last 90 days. If I end up finding where it sold and how much, I’ll reply again and let you know.

@SouthpawGarage

Жыл бұрын

I looked back through my transactions from eBay from the day the video was posted through the end of the year. It looks like the console sold for roughly $100 (give or take since eBay takes a cut of the sale).

There is a delay in the sound or any issues due to the wireless apple carplay , right?

@SouthpawGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t say there are any issues with the wireless Apple car play. The only delay that I have noticed is when switching between songs in Apple Music (I don’t have Spotify or anything so I can’t test those services). When I click the button to switch songs it takes a second or two for the audio to make the switch. It’s not really a big deal and is probably just a side effect of using an adapter to send the signal to the vehicle. It’s just something that I have noticed. I plan on doing a review of the wireless charger and CPlay2Air adapter in the near future.

@tuned8417

3 жыл бұрын

@@SouthpawGarage thank you very much ♥️

@SouthpawGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I have recently recorded my full review of the wireless charger and wireless apple car play. The video is currently scheduled to publish on July 20 if you want to here my thoughts on these two changes/components.

@tuned8417

3 жыл бұрын

@@SouthpawGarage I’m waiting

@Mondaris584

3 жыл бұрын

Fwiw the factory wireless CarPlay on newer Chevy/gm vehicles has the same lag when switching songs. I think it’s more of a bandwidth issue between the phone and the receiver that causes the delay.

My 19 Silverado has cooling line(s) connected to AC under the factory installed wireless charger. If I don't turn un the AC the phone gets so hot during the charge and stops charging. In that case, the wireless charging icon turns on and off continuously. By the way, its wireless charger is almost useless since it's so slow. Also, I hope Android Auto had the same wireless device too 🤔

@SouthpawGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I have noticed that this wireless charger does get hot and the GM chargers are low wattage (unfortunately). If I’m actively using Apple Car Play to play music while my phone is on the charger, the battery percentage does not increase. It basically gets just enough juice to hold where it’s at. If I am not actively playing music from my phone, it charges slowly. I think I get about 20% increase in around 30-40 minutes (unless it gets hot and stops charging). I don’t really understand why GM would use such inefficient chargers. It’s disappointing. But I usually have a way to top off outside of the truck so I’m not too concerned about the charging speed. The wireless CarPlay and not needing a cable dangling in my truck were my main concerns. Lol. I just like a nice clean, minimal set up.

@SouthpawGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Also, the CarlinKit product on Amazon claims to work with Android Auto, but I cannot vouch for it and this is not a recommendation as I have never tried it.

@amprg

3 жыл бұрын

@@SouthpawGarage I checked the Q&As. It sounds like you can use them on aftermarket Android radiis and it doesn't work on factory radios. I found AAWireless is working on it but if you purchase now you may get it in October.

@SouthpawGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that. I don’t have an Android device so I’m not up on the accessories or related products for those. I just figured if Apple CarPlay had something, then Android Auto probably would too.

Am I the only person with a 2021 Silverado with wireless apple car play?

@SouthpawGarage

10 ай бұрын

2021 Silverados with LTZ trim and higher should all have wireless CarPlay. 2019 & 2020 models (my truck is a 2019) did not have wireless CarPlay available at all at any trim level.

400 dollars that’s a lot

@SouthpawGarage

Жыл бұрын

🤷‍♂️ it’s a decent chunk of change.

If you plugged the OEM wireless charger into the front power port, then you did this wrong. You would've also failed to provide a lot of info in your video. You need to completely remove the center console and front passenger seat in order to correctly run the wire harness. I just did this conversion in my truck, but haven't hooked up the air duct that goes to the wireless charging pad. I was hoping your video had that info, but it didn't.

@SouthpawGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I bought the direct connect plug in play kit that connects to the harness behind the 12V port in the center stack. That is explained in the video. There is no need to remove the passenger seat for the kit that I bought so, no, I did not do it wrong. I did exactly what the included instructions detailed per the kit that I purchased. The air duct isn’t hooked up because vehicles that didn’t come with the factory wireless charging don’t have an extra AC vent hose ran for that duct. You would have to cut into the vehicle’s vent hose and add a Y connector somewhere along with additional vent hose to run back to the center console. Most people aren’t going to mangle their factory AC just to connect that duct port on the wireless charger when doing this conversion.

Dude - you failed to show how to remove…only spoke…then showed nothing about the wires underneath where the new piece goes. Most important parts of install were not added.

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Dude - timecode 1:00 through 6:00 clearly shows how to remove the old center console. Timecode 6:00 through 7:00 clearly shows how to pull out the center stack. Timecode 7:30 shows where to plug in the wiring harness for the new center console kit.

@SouthpawGarage

2 жыл бұрын

The only thing I did forget to put in the video is that you need to reuse the little component that is connected to the bottom of the original center console under the cup holders. That I will definitely admit and I have explained it to those in the comments who have asked about it.