Technical Help needed I want to replace the factory USB (Blue&Me) with an aftermarket one

[blue monkey]

Hi guys,

Like many on here my Blue&Me system eventually packed up and I experienced a parasitic battery drain and flashing odometer.
I fixed this by disconnecting the Blue&Me module behind the side panel and resetting the vehicle with a proxy alignment. (why did they stick the module in such an awkward place? )

I now have a dead Blue&Me USB socket and would like to replace it. I wondered if anyone had done this?

Could I put an aftermarket one in?


Alternatively, I was thinking about fitting something like this, but it's not such a neat solution as using the existing USB socket:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/acegoo-Charger-All-Aluminum-Charging-Motorhome-Black/dp/B0D6Y28376?crid=2YQQOYGWL9P9Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rnqo3VCwGfXFtpzQKNMkHnFqqfMNRtF04hD-kqffJUG5UD0yM3TsZ5p3CAXDIumBxEDanCroecMiV-I2z8tJyA4jV3DA7vqzHGhQlPVc4CfF5LU4mZ_6KUkZyeUvLJQAOGPmA0_03MaHRd3OnrGPqvdqU_i_I3r2sJ9t0vSQxU6THN7VW-x5OiVGWT2_bKl5hHilq1TCis6JHh2y3CGITuS3yXRp9XZJV9tYFsSPrHc.m6T0RCbZZ_7h25Sx-6zgX52hP7xLZf-MArYFZlFsA7s&dib_tag=se&keywords=car%2Busb%2Bport%2Bfiat%2B500&qid=1747222095&sprefix=car%2Busb%2Bport%2Bfiat%2B500%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-19&th=1

What would your advice be?

I can run a USB from the cigarette lighter socket but it seems to reboot itself after the car starts (at least twice) - which is annoying and interrupts any Bluetooth connection with the radio.

Appreciate your knowledge and help!

 

[John202020]

Not a perfect solution but this will stream and do phone? Note may only work with Blaupunkt radios

Amazon.co.uk

 

[blue monkey]

Not a perfect solution but this will stream and do phone? Note may only work with Blaupunkt radios

Amazon.co.uk

Interesting! Is this a direct replacement for the Blue&Me module? Wonder if anyone has experience using this?

 

[blue monkey]

This guy removes the cigarette lighter socket and replaces with a usb port. His car is a later generation 500 I think: