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Old 09-17-2014, 12:56 PM
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I have a 2007 JK X in Arizona and missed it so much I just traded for a 2012 JK Sahara here in Hershey, PA. It is loaded, had only 8K miles and I'm very pleased with it.

It has the 430 N radio with 30GB hard drive, Sirius, etc. I have figured out everything (I think) but have one puzzler.

When I read the manual it indicates that there is a USB/AUX port in the console and I can't find it. I have seen many references to the two USB ports in posts but the only one I believe I have is the one on the lower right side of the radio.

Is that the case or am I missing something?

Thanks for any assistance you can give me.
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Open the lid to the big center console storage space, it should be on the front side (of the inside).
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One is in the center console, if you open the lid, towards the front of the vehicle is a little usb port about half way down.

Other one is on the radio itself, the symbol of the USB on the bottom right hand buttons is actually the USB port... you have to pop the button 'cover' off and it reveals the port. That one I actually was surprised by since it looks like a button and not a cover.
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Originally Posted by Vladimer
One is in the center console, if you open the lid, towards the front of the vehicle is a little usb port about half way down.

Other one is on the radio itself, the symbol of the USB on the bottom right hand buttons is actually the USB port... you have to pop the button 'cover' off and it reveals the port. That one I actually was surprised by since it looks like a button and not a cover.
Thanks Guys. I found the one on the radio but when I open my console midway down is a hot accessory plug for 12v but no USB.

Could this be an oddity of the Sahara because it has the AC plug?
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Can't be. My 2012 Sahara has a USB and a 12 volt accessory port in the center console, as well as the 110.
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Originally Posted by Billbikes
Can't be. My 2012 Sahara has a USB and a 12 volt accessory port in the center console, as well as the 110.
Where is the USB in relation to the 12 volt port?
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Here you are, ran out and took a picture. It is about half way up between the 12volt plug and the top of the console.

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I think the USB plug in the center console was part of a connectivity package. You might not have that option, thus only having the USB port on the 430.
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If it's on the radio it isn't in the console. You had a dealer changed radio. Only factory installed connectivity has t in the console.



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