Rear ashtray - alternative parts

[Dave77]

I've ran a USB cable from the fusebox (12v to 5v convertor) to the rear ashtray area to power a 5 port USB hub.

 

I had originally intended to just stick it to the side of the centre console but realised the rear ashtray comes off easily so at the moment i've ran it out of the hole where the ashtray sits. I plan to cut some holes through the ashtray and mount the USB hub on the outside of it but was wondering if there was an easier option. Are there any other parts that fit in the space where the ashtray sits? like a blanking piece or some other part?

[uchuff]

It's possible to get rear USB as an option with rear heated seats, maybe there is a part there that could be useful?

[uchuff]

Actually looks like the heated seat buttons are part of the same panel so maybe not super useful.

 

EDIT: Although maybe that changed in the facelift:

 

Edited 22 February, 2018 by uchuff

[SashaGrace]

I've seen that pic, has made me think about installing that in mine with the blank buttons. Will have to search around

[uchuff]

Yeah although going to the site Google returned that from I can only see the ones inclusive of seat heating, so might have been a pre-release thing that changed? 

 

Also looks like there's still an ashtray there perhaps, however reviews I've seen showed an EU mains plug under a flap.

 

Edit: Here's a clearer pic:

 

 

From:

 

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian-car-scene/188824-close-look-2017-skoda-octavia-facelift-hands-free-parking.html

 

 

Edited 22 February, 2018 by uchuff

[Dave77]

Thanks, I don't think that will fit. I would need a new centre console, here's the older version

 

[SashaGrace]

Yeah, you'd need a lot more parts sadly!

[maul]

Can you not squeeze one or two of these in above the ashtray but below the vents?

I'm sure there are other ones available. This was the first i found.

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/8146261/?grossPrice=Y&cm_mmc=UK-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_UK_EN_CatchAll-_-Ad+Group+Catch+All-_-PRODUCT+GROUP&matchtype=&gclid=CjwKCAiA8bnUBRA-EiwAc0hZk1XSBgp4RfWVri2Zk9cQM0joaYbTzsZW5p78LE4inE462-Qsnn9kAhoCrBYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Dave77]

56 minutes ago, maul said:

Can you not squeeze one or two of these in above the ashtray but below the vents?

I'm sure there are other ones available. This was the first i found.

 

Yeah probably, I didn't know such things existed though.

[maul]

There are plenty of 4 in a row usb adapters out there but i cant find any that would easily mount unless on the surface. I'm sure if you got one and took it apart and mounted it on a flat plate you would be fine. A usb cable has 4 wires 2 are 5v + - power and 2 are data you only need to connect the power ones up to a converter from 12v and you can run it. might need to make sure your converter is beefy enough to run 4 ports at once. the cheapo stuff is usually 500ma which is frankly useless when split between devices all wanting  more than 500ma each.

i was looking at something like this  but really need to get my hands on one to see how they come apart to see if its possible to mount it in the panel. it would be a great mod if you have passengers with tech in need of power on long journeys etc.

http://cpc.farnell.com/startech/st4200mini2/hub-4-port-usb2-0/dp/CS30737

need to research a converter next i'll report back 

[Dave77]

This is the one I got

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00Y25XFGK

 

And this cable is running from the fusebox to the armrest

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072M721QD

 

Edited 23 February, 2018 by Dave77

[maul]

should all work as long as you have a good enough 12v to 5v  converter by the fusebox.

what i did stumble across was this  discrete little socket you could slip in almost anywhere with just a tiny neat hole and the screw mounts.

https://www.cabledepot.co.uk/0.5m-panel-mount-usb-cable-male-to-female-p-2862.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAlL_UBRBoEiwAXKgW52lTlQD1TIRsKEVFn1b6RPL6ERkAbua7LmAMWTd67R45JYxeDtxADhoCsN0QAvD_BwE

you would still need the  converter and a splitter to  each socket  you fitted but they could all go behind  the  console.

[uchuff]

This thread actually got me looking last night, this one maybe not the best orientation for large connections, but assuming regular USB charge cable ends, would seem like it could cover up a less than perfect cutout:

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Dashboard-Panel-Flush-Mount-Dual-USB-3-0-Port-Extension-Line-1m-Supplies/122845411527?_trkparms=pageci%3A02348cb1-1887-11e8-929d-74dbd1806d37|parentrq%3Ac246d3951610ab1d9b55cc54fff84b10|iid%3A1&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236

[Dave77]

1 hour ago, uchuff said:

This thread actually got me looking last night, this one maybe not the best orientation for large connections, but assuming regular USB charge cable ends, would seem like it could cover up a less than perfect cutout:

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Dashboard-Panel-Flush-Mount-Dual-USB-3-0-Port-Extension-Line-1m-Supplies/122845411527?_trkparms=pageci%3A02348cb1-1887-11e8-929d-74dbd1806d37|parentrq%3Ac246d3951610ab1d9b55cc54fff84b10|iid%3A1&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236

 

Looks good, I could get a couple of those and plug the 4 USB's into the Anker 4 port hub i've got, and hide it all away behind the ashtray. I'll see if I can find something similar from a UK stockist.

[Dave77]

This one may be easier to fit as it's round so you can just drill though the trim.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Boat-Dashboard-Flush-Mount-USB-3-0-Socket-Extension-Lead-Panel-Cable-3ft-1m/322658684231?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

[imikk3]

If you look on this page you can see the part numbers you`d need to make it look like factory built but I personally think it`s too much hassle and I`m also not too sure where you could get the parts other than from the dealer

 

https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/octavia/oct/2014-753/8/863-863060/#14

[ScoutAngell]

On 22/02/2018 at 11:24, SashaGrace said:

I've seen that pic, has made me think about installing that in mine with the blank buttons. Will have to search around

Any luck with this mod with a new panel and parts.

[Stonker]

Fortunately for me, my car came with the heated front and rear seats, so mine has the panel with the switches and the USB sockets. Picture below from my 67 plate estate.

[ChoonDoode]

must have been the facelifts which came automatically with the rear usb ports. I've heated seats, but no usb ports

[NIETH01]

Hi guys. 
 

you will need these parts :

 

 

5E0 857 289 F 9B9

5E0 857 346 A 9B9

5E0 863 230 9B9

5E0 863 229 9B9

5Q0 035 726 L

 

I have not found a partnumber for the wiring for the usb device. 
 

br, Thomas

[Tam99]

Alternatively you can buy this from AliExpress that gives you a cubby hole instead of the ashtray, but doesn't have the buttons for heated seats

[SunsetZed]

On 30/01/2021 at 18:57, tunedude said:

must have been the facelifts which came automatically with the rear usb ports. I've heated seats, but no usb ports

 

It was an option, not all Facelifts have it.

[Addictive]

Hi Everyone,

 

Did the upgrade myself over the weekend and the parts I needed were:- 

 

5E0 863 229  9B9    Cover left Škoda
5E0 863 230  9B9    Cover Right Škoda
5E0 857 346 A 9B9    Cover Škoda
5E0 857 289 F 9B9    Center Tunnel Cover Škoda
5E0 863 284 D 9B9    Storage Compartment - Rear Škoda

 

It was cheaper to order the USB adapter with the wiring loom which is plenty long enough from Ali Express and takes it's power from the cigarette lighter.  The fiddliest part is the cigarette lighter, I found it easier in the end to pop the middle part out using my finger.  There were only 4 torx's screws I had to remove from the rear console and the air vent unit and ashtray pop out relatively easily, tools I used, Torx's 20 and a set of trim tools for the gear stick surround.  As previously mentioned, Ali Express do offer the complete unit including usb adapter, I felt more comfortable sourcing most of the parts locally and wanted to replace like for like with the ashtray.  I've attached before during and after pictures, hope it helps someone thinking of doing the upgrade.

 

These are the steps I took to do the upgrade.  As always, do your own research, perform these upgrades at your own risk and remember it's so easy to break something so be patient if you do decide to go ahead.  

[cheezemonkhai]

Don’t suppose you have pictures of the wires for the Skoda USB do you?

[fr1nklyn]

Wondering can the storage compartment be reused when retrofitting USB ports? It looks the same on @Addictive's pictures.

 

EDIT: Actually I would replace the storage compartment to one without a door - 1Z0 857 130 9B9

 

https://www.skoda-parts.com/data/items/274/5c083bb88d9d2_xl.jpg

Edited 23 February, 2021 by fr1nklyn