Swapping Rear USB-A Ports to USB-C

[Wavy]

Hey guys I recently watched this video (video is linked below) where someone installed USB-C ports in the rear of their CRV. I have an Acura Integra A-Spec w/Tech that has two USB-A ports in the rear. I would like to just switch out my USB-A ports to USB-C, would this be possible/compatible? I know the 2024 Acura A-Spec w/Tech now come with USB-C's in the rear so I'm thinking it's definitely possible but I want to be sure before I buy the part. The part is listed below as well, thanks everyone!

Video:
Link to Youtube Video

Part:
https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/08U57-3A0-100.html

 

[Integra23]

Yep. It's a Acura part if you look at dreamshop. I think the 2024s now come with USB C in the rear

 

[ghostkp]

Can anybody find us the part number for that harness?

 

[dima_n]

 

[dima_n]

I think the harness is the same its the '24 USB C unit that you would need

 

[dima_n]

https://dreamshop.honda.com/
has all the schematics
Actually '23 Lists both a regular USB and USB C. Interesting maybe they planned to release A Spec Tech with USB C but never did

 

[Wavy]

https://dreamshop.honda.com/
has all the schematics
Actually '23 Lists both a regular USB and USB C. Interesting maybe they planned to release A Spec Tech with USB C but never did

Agreed, I noticed it’s listed for the 2023 as well and says it’s compatible with my car. Someone else was asking about a harness, do I need one? Since I already have USB-A’s in the rear there’s already a harness and wiring. I thought I would just pop the USB-A’s off and just plug in the USB-C module, hmmm what do you think?

 

[dima_n]

From the way I read the schematics it should be just the USB -> USB-C unit swap, harness is the same for both.

 

[RUNN1N]

https://dreamshop.honda.com/
has all the schematics
Actually '23 Lists both a regular USB and USB C. Interesting maybe they planned to release A Spec Tech with USB C but never did

Redline Review's first look at the '23 A-Spec + Tech highlighted that there were USB-C's in the back, but they were dropped for USB-A's by delivery time--probably one of those opportunities for improvement Honda likes to create for itself. Or a parts shortage. Take your pick.

 

[Wavy]

From the way I read the schematics it should be just the USB -> USB-C unit swap, harness is the same for both.

Copy thanks for all the help man, do you know if it comes with instructions? I’ve never ordered from the dream shop website

 

[Wavy]

Redline Review's first look at the '23 A-Spec + Tech highlighted that there were USB-C's in the back, but they were dropped for USB-A's by delivery time--probably one of those opportunities for improvement Honda likes to create for itself. Or a parts shortage. Take your pick.

Wow that’s interesting lol freaking Honda man :/ I mean it’s not that big a deal but come on just give it to us definitely should’ve gave us some rear vents too

 

[ChromaPop]

Personally I think it makes sense for the port in the car to stay USB-A, as it's a larger connector that is more solid and firm. The USB-C connector is so small it can wiggle a little bit over time and make a less solid connection. Fine for the device side of things where you need it to be small but why bother with the car side of things?

 

[dima_n]

Wow that’s interesting lol freaking Honda man :/ I mean it’s not that big a deal but come on just give it to us definitely should’ve gave us some rear vents too

By the way, I guess we have rear ducts ?

 

[Ap2Iven]

Seems like a cool idea to put the usb C in the back , but like someone stated earlier. Usb c is not as firm as usbA and since I’m using the rear chargers for my kids to use when on their phones, I think I’ll leave em as is since it’s more sturdy….But I would really like for our apple car play to be usb c , and not usbA. I know we have wireless CarPlay but it does lag on YouTube and I’d rather have a usbC connected and have Zero lag/Delay in the front.

 

[Nickp15]

You guys get rear usb chargers?