Wireless charging pad OEM--small AF

Teddydog · 09-20-2021, 10:44 PM

I bought the parts to add the OEM wireless charging v2 pad to my LT1. Got it in today and this thing is waaaaay too small to support my phone (Samsung S20+). What a crock of fecal matter. Why would GM make this thing too small to support premier modern phones. Around $150 for the part and the harness from HarnessDr. I hope I can return it or sell it.

Rob

DarkKnyte · 09-20-2021, 11:41 PM

It's not just that, but it doesn't really charge the phone at all, just kinda maintains the battery level. Also, I will frequently forget my phone in the car because it's so far back. Cable and the cupholder works fine, I guess.

arpad_m · 09-20-2021, 11:52 PM

I trimmed the short edges of the rubber pad to make it work with larger phones. (The photo isn't color accurate, the cut line isn't really white or even light gray, just a trick of the light.)

Also, with the upgraded wireless module my car is able to charge the phone even while using wireless Android Auto, slowly, but it definitely is able to achieve a net positive.

Vtor_ZL1 · 09-21-2021, 06:48 AM

wireless android auto ? What year did this become available?

joekd · 09-21-2021, 08:17 AM

To me the charger seems like an after though, can just see a room full of execs trying to decide what other options they could add to prove the car was worth it's price, they all decided on a wireless charger then made it the designers problem to find a place for it

Backseat phone charging in a car where no one old enough to have a phone can sit comfortably for over 2 minutes, good job Chevy!

arpad_m · 09-21-2021, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Vtor_ZL1

wireless android auto ? What year did this become available?

2021, but I have the excellent AAWireless kit that works well with our 2018 Camaros, see my review here: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...2#post11010822

Teddydog · 09-21-2021, 11:04 AM

Yes, the wireless AA in my car works very well. And I don't actually need to charge my phone mid-day very often, so I doubt I'll miss the charging pad really. Just wanted to add it for "those times". But not if my freaking phone don't fit! BTW...the S20+ overhangs the hard plastic part of the enclosure, not just the rubber holders in the pad.

Rob

arpad_m · 09-21-2021, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teddydog

Yes, the wireless AA in my car works very well. And I don't actually need to charge my phone mid-day very often, so I doubt I'll miss the charging pad really. Just wanted to add it for "those times". But not if my freaking phone don't fit! BTW...the S20+ overhangs the hard plastic part of the enclosure, not just the rubber holders in the pad.

Rob

That sucks, big boy phones clearly don't fit, although the S20 may as it's a full 10mm shorter. I'm not defending this shortsighted design, just wanted to try and help if possible, but yeah, this won't work without some gross hacking.

KingVictor501 · 10-04-2021, 09:31 PM

My Galaxy Z Flip 3 fits just fine and I also have the AA Wireless on my 2020. Took forever to get here with the chip shortage and all though.

Dadzl1 · 05-31-2023, 05:01 PM

Mine has never worked , it’s a 2018 zl1 . And it is annoying to reach back. Needed it today and did squat .

09-20-2021, 10:44 PM	#1
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 454	Wireless charging pad OEM--small AF I bought the parts to add the OEM wireless charging v2 pad to my LT1. Got it in today and this thing is waaaaay too small to support my phone (Samsung S20+). What a crock of fecal matter. Why would GM make this thing too small to support premier modern phones. Around $150 for the part and the harness from HarnessDr. I hope I can return it or sell it. Rob

09-20-2021, 11:52 PM	#3
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,598 View My Garage	I trimmed the short edges of the rubber pad to make it work with larger phones. (The photo isn't color accurate, the cut line isn't really white or even light gray, just a trick of the light.) Also, with the upgraded wireless module my car is able to charge the phone even while using wireless Android Auto, slowly, but it definitely is able to achieve a net positive. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

09-21-2021, 06:48 AM	#4
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	wireless android auto ? What year did this become available? __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

09-21-2021, 08:17 AM	#5
joekd Drives: 2018 Camaro SS vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CT Posts: 449	To me the charger seems like an after though, can just see a room full of execs trying to decide what other options they could add to prove the car was worth it's price, they all decided on a wireless charger then made it the designers problem to find a place for it Backseat phone charging in a car where no one old enough to have a phone can sit comfortably for over 2 minutes, good job Chevy! __________________

09-20-2021, 11:41 PM	#2
DarkKnyte Drives: 2021 Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: MD Posts: 53	It's not just that, but it doesn't really charge the phone at all, just kinda maintains the battery level. Also, I will frequently forget my phone in the car because it's so far back. Cable and the cupholder works fine, I guess.

09-21-2021, 11:04 AM	#7
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 454	Yes, the wireless AA in my car works very well. And I don't actually need to charge my phone mid-day very often, so I doubt I'll miss the charging pad really. Just wanted to add it for "those times". But not if my freaking phone don't fit! BTW...the S20+ overhangs the hard plastic part of the enclosure, not just the rubber holders in the pad. Rob

10-04-2021, 09:31 PM	#9
KingVictor501 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: TX Posts: 32	My Galaxy Z Flip 3 fits just fine and I also have the AA Wireless on my 2020. Took forever to get here with the chip shortage and all though.

05-31-2023, 05:01 PM	#10
Dadzl1 Drives: Zl1 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: New york Posts: 38	Mine has never worked , it’s a 2018 zl1 . And it is annoying to reach back. Needed it today and did squat .

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