re-purpose Wireless Charging trough for storage?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by coyote2, Aug 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM.

  1. coyote2

    coyote2 Member

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    I have no desire to use my 2021 Prius Limited's Wireless Charging trough for it's intended purpose*. So I switched it off. But I'd like to also use this valuable space to supplement the woefully limited cabin storage space.

    Is there a fuse to pull or something to make sure it doesn't get switched back on?

    Has anyone found a third-party storage box to place in the trough?

    *I like my phone in a dash mount, and I'm good with wired charging.
     
    #1 coyote2, Aug 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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    You can pop the switch out and disconnect the non-powered wire - rendering the switch inert.
     
    #2 BiomedO1, Aug 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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    Thank you very much for the advice, Biomed!
    Unfortunately I can't figure out how to pop the switch out without horribly mangling it. (I'm not capable of DIY that isn't easy.) And were I capable of managing that, how would I know which wire was non-powered?
     
    #3 coyote2, Aug 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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