GLK-Class (X204) Produced 2008-2014

2010 GLK USB Solution?

Old Jun 16, 2021 | 01:08 PM
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2010 GLK USB Solution?

So I haven't seen a thread on this....but wondering if anyone else has this issue and or has come up with a solution? So my particular vehicle is GLK 350 4-matic...fully loaded, however it doesn't have the "smoker's package" w/ the ash tray and lighter plug. So therefore there is no way to get a USB port going in the car to charge your phone etc...There is the Aux port in the glove box you can plug a solution into...but I plugged a bluetooth solution into that to get some sweet tunes into the Harmon Kardon's. Plus if you plugged in a USB solution in there you'd have to leave the glove box open to plug a device into it....which is less than ideal.

Anybody come up with anything for this scenario if you have the same sitch?

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Old Jun 16, 2021 | 05:13 PM
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There's a 12V lighter outlet in the glove box and another in the cargo area. I just discovered that the weird adapter I found in my car works on my old style iPod.
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 03:06 PM
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Isn’t there some type of plug in in the center consul box
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Old Jun 18, 2021 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Mmr1
Isn’t there some type of plug in in the center consul box
Thanks for the reply...nothing in console....it's a 2010...losers!
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Old Jun 18, 2021 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Shadow
There's a 12V lighter outlet in the glove box and another in the cargo area. I just discovered that the weird adapter I found in my car works on my old style iPod.
You are correct, lighter outlet in GB and a standard outlet in the cargo. Doesn't solve the drive with your glove box open equation, but that appears to be the only options besides getting a new stereo that may have a USB port...or possibly can run something from the glove box and out somewhere so it could still be closed. Thanks for the reply, enjoy the day!
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Old Jun 18, 2021 | 01:17 PM
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I put this behind the dash and connected it to the lighter.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JHH294R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JHH294R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
then i put this where the ash tray was.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSUWCZ0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSUWCZ0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
then you can hide all the wiring and just have the little button. will play music and do phone calls.
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I don’t mean where the cigarette lighter is I mean under the armrest in the big storage box in the left front corner
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Old Jun 21, 2021 | 01:17 PM
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Update....To be fair...it's well hidden, and have not had the car long. But the fix is to not be a complete moron!!

Thanks for the replies though and sorry for wasting anyone's time.


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Wow, too funny. Now I don't feel so bad for taking so long to figure out what the weird adaptor in my glove box was for.
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Old Jun 21, 2021 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Shadow
Wow, too funny. Now I don't feel so bad for taking so long to figure out what the weird adaptor in my glove box was for.
Hahah...I figured that out quick simply cause I desperately had to find a tucked away bluetooth solution for audio. But this, i'm not sure where my brain was at. Have a solid day!
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very helpful pics thanks!
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