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I've looked more closely at my Sierra's lid and a Yukon lid, and I don't think an OEM-based solution is worthwhile. At least on the bucket seat models, the center console's lid uses six screws to connect and #2 to #15 in the diagram to hold it all together. Those would be in the way of the coil module, which is why the Yukon model doesn't use them. On the Sierra, #2 is a solid piece that #1 slips into, whereas on the Yukon has #2 be a trim ring that allows #1 to sit in #4 so that the phone can be closer to the coil. To do it all up properly, you'd likely have to get all parts in the schematic except #17.

 

The solution like what txchevy4ever has is a much more cost effective approach, although I'd like to see if I can get a triple coil model and set it up so that the coil is under the plastic trim, and also wire it into the 12 volt system at the lighter plug in #17 so its clean even inside the console.

 

Of course, there is that FreedomCharge option posted earlier, but $200 is a little steep in my opinion, and not a fan of all the drilling necessary.

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I've looked more closely at my Sierra's lid and a Yukon lid, and I don't think an OEM-based solution is worthwhile. At least on the bucket seat models, the center console's lid uses six screws to connect and #2 to #15 in the diagram to hold it all together. Those would be in the way of the coil module, which is why the Yukon model doesn't use them. On the Sierra, #2 is a solid piece that #1 slips into, whereas on the Yukon has #2 be a trim ring that allows #1 to sit in #4 so that the phone can be closer to the coil. To do it all up properly, you'd likely have to get all parts in the schematic except #17.

 

The solution like what txchevy4ever has is a much more cost effective approach, although I'd like to see if I can get a triple coil model and set it up so that the coil is under the plastic trim, and also wire it into the 12 volt system at the lighter plug in #17 so its clean even inside the console.

 

Of course, there is that FreedomCharge option posted earlier, but $200 is a little steep in my opinion, and not a fan of all the drilling necessary.

I'm wondering if you could get by with just using parts:

1, 2, 4, 13, 14 and then swap over the rest of the needed parts from your current armrest? What site did you use to get that parts diagram?

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I'm wondering if you could get by with just using parts:

1, 2, 4, 13, 14 and then swap over the rest of the needed parts from your current armrest? What site did you use to get that parts diagram?

 

I don't think so, because #15 is different as well as it screws and clips into #4. My truck doesn't have screws in that location, and I am not sure about the clips lining up. It might be possible to drill it for the screws. Lots of work and lots of money for something that can be accomplished with less money and less work and still look clean.

 

As to where I got the schematic, straight from the dealer.

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theres a thread in the mod forum this. i think the nokia d900 or whatever is 12vdc and you can direct wire to the cig lighter in the console in the rear and it looks stock and has a huge coil pack.

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theres a thread in the mod forum this. i think the nokia d900 or whatever is 12vdc and you can direct wire to the cig lighter in the console in the rear and it looks stock and has a huge coil pack.

 

I saw that thread, but wasn't convinced on going exactly that way. While the Nokia dt-900 can take 12v as input, the 12v system of the car is not always guaranteed to be 12v. It can be whatever the alternator is putting out at that time. Also, there can be voltage spikes up to 50v in the system as other components are shut off. That's why I called it "dirty" in an earlier thread. If you read up on various forums dedicated to putting custom LEDs in a car, you'll see that most of them have regulators and spike filters to alleviate this. As such, while that charger will work, I wouldn't expect it to be the life of the vehicle unless GM has gone out of their way to make sure the 12volt bus is clean. Easily testable with a volt-meter though.

 

At any rate, curiosity got the best of me and I ordered up some stuff that I think will work, including a nice thin 3-coil charger. I'll add my findings to the thread in the mod section when it all works out.

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it isn't something I am going to go run and do as soon as my truck gets here (if it ever does) but I think it is the way of the future. I love my current old phone but will have to upgrade eventually. Not sure how long I plan on keeping the truck.

 

I'm mostly just a little irritated that the yukons have it but the sierras don't.

Blind spot monitoring, door on the console hole, what else?

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Blind spot monitoring, door on the console hole, what else?

 

Are you asking me what the Yukons have that the sierras don't come with or have the option?

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I'm just irritated with you that Yukon's get some options that should be available on any car. The engineering is already done !

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I'm just irritated with you that Yukon's get some options that should be available on any car. The engineering is already done !

Yea I hear you, one of the main reasons I'm buying a 2015 is because I bought a 2011 CTS V. My 04 SD is a great truck, just no cooled seats, blutooth, remote start/onstar app etc which I love in caddy v. Other people have said they don't like it, but not taking the key out of my pocket to get in/start my caddy is awesome. NO way the Denali for 60k shouldn't have the "keyless" entry. People in trucks need all the same safety that the yukon has imo. Yukon is bigger but Sierra def isn't a prius

 

Great post countermeasure, I will def be looking into the wireless charging

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My 52150.00 MSRP truck has driver express up/down, as y'alls do. Then we have auto down on the other three. A 20000.00 f'ing VW has all four express up/down. I have to buy an ESCALADE for the windows to work right? Ridiculous.

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I've been wondering about this as well. I've had my 15 Denali for a month and while reading the manual I came across the wireless charging section. I looked online at the "Build and Price" on the Denali and it isn't an option.

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