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chenshuo · 02-18-2013, 12:28 PM

my brz limited doesnt have a USB port. should it come with one? what are my options? Name: 20130218_110350.jpg
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White64Goat · 02-18-2013, 12:32 PM

Is yours a Premium or a Limited? Not sure if that was a Limited only option or not.

switchlanez · 02-18-2013, 12:32 PM

Oh shit. Yeah it should come with the USB port! I'd notify your dealer.

Edit: Then again, I don't know what's standard in Canadian models if that's where you got yours.

tjoy · 02-18-2013, 12:34 PM

I picked up my Limited this weekend. It came with a USB port by default. It isn't only USB you are missing. That missing outlet has something else too (12v out?)

chenshuo · 02-18-2013, 12:37 PM

i dont trust the technicians at the dealership that i bougjt my car, do you think if i take it to another subaru dealer i can get one installed for free?

tjoy · 02-18-2013, 12:40 PM

It either is or isn't a default option for the canadian limited. If you bought it and it isn't correct, I would give them the opportunity to make it right first.

Burrcold · 02-18-2013, 12:40 PM

You have the Canadian version, so it's in the glovebox (read the owners manual! lol).

Mitch · 02-18-2013, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burrcold

You have the Canadian version, so it's in the glovebox (read the owners manual! lol).

Weird. Why is it in the glovebox? Also, is it possible to add a usb connection in the glovebox to US cars?

chenshuo · 02-18-2013, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burrcold

You have the Canadian version, so it's in the glovebox (read the owners manual! lol).

whats in the glove box? the usb port? so we r not suppose to have one there?

Burrcold · 02-18-2013, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch

Weird. Why is it in the glovebox? Also, is it possible to add a usb connection in the glovebox to US cars?

No idea. But I find it super convenient to throw an MP3 player in the glovebox and it's out of sight without wires being visible.

JustinCorc · 02-18-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chenshuo

whats in the glove box? the usb port? so we r not suppose to have one there?

Correct, both the USB and the AUX are in the glove box. I was a little disappointed they didnt reuse the space in the center console for us canadian folk and instead leaving it look awkwardly deleted out.. But on the brighter side, i personally prefer it in the gloze box. Less wires visible.

bdbx18 · 02-18-2013, 12:48 PM

My USB port is practically useless. It does not provide enough volts to charge our cell phones.

Burrcold · 02-18-2013, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenshuo

whats in the glove box? the usb port? so we r not suppose to have one there?

Yes the USB and aux port is in the glovebox. Completely normal don't worry.

SkullWorks · 02-18-2013, 12:50 PM

cool deal, sort of...

that block off plate looks akward, in US spec cars you have usb and audio input (3.5mm Jack) in that location.

It's cool that there may be a factory harness to get a USB plug in the GloveBox but it kinda sucks that Canadia, gets an extra akward block off plate. I remember my Dad's 944s2 had a bunch of rocker switch block offs in the center console and as a child I always equated that to not buying a car with all the options (or cheap in my perception)...in reality it probably had more to do with it being a lightweight car ordered by a gentleman for autocross use.

but to buy a new car (with all the options) and get block off plates...silly really...

02-18-2013, 12:28 PM	#1
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02-18-2013, 12:32 PM	#3
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tjoy Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: 90210 Posts: 74 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I picked up my Limited this weekend. It came with a USB port by default. It isn't only USB you are missing. That missing outlet has something else too (12v out?)

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SkullWorks Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SSM LT MT BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033 Thanks: 803 Thanked 754 Times in 328 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	cool deal, sort of... that block off plate looks akward, in US spec cars you have usb and audio input (3.5mm Jack) in that location. It's cool that there may be a factory harness to get a USB plug in the GloveBox but it kinda sucks that Canadia, gets an extra akward block off plate. I remember my Dad's 944s2 had a bunch of rocker switch block offs in the center console and as a child I always equated that to not buying a car with all the options (or cheap in my perception)...in reality it probably had more to do with it being a lightweight car ordered by a gentleman for autocross use. but to buy a new car (with all the options) and get block off plates...silly really...

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