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Have you added USB/Aux Port to your 2nd Gen?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by StewartAdamC, Jul 22, 2021.

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  1. Jul 22, 2021 at 7:41 PM
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    Have you added a USB/Aux port to your 2nd Gen that didn’t have one? I just put in a new head unit with Carplay capabilities and I’m not sure how to route/mount the USB cable/port or thr aux port for the microphone. I have an 07 which obviously doesn’t have an external USB port or mic.
     
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  2. Jul 22, 2021 at 7:57 PM
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    Welcome to TW!

    What head unit did you go with..a newer Toyota, or aftermarket?
     
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  3. Jul 22, 2021 at 8:01 PM
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    Thanks!

    I went with an aftermarket. Just a cheaper Dual with CarPlay. Got it all mounted up this evening and the fit isn’t perfect but it’ll work for what I need it to do (stream from my phone). Was using a Bluetooth speaker before.

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  4. Jul 22, 2021 at 8:02 PM
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    I replaced my lighter socket with a flush mount usb. As for the mic, I routed it up through the a-pillar to just below my rear view mirror.
     
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  5. Jul 22, 2021 at 8:07 PM
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    I thought about replacing one of the lighter sockets. How do you get to it to take it out? Got a pic of the mic setup?
     
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  6. Jul 22, 2021 at 8:32 PM
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    you should be able to reach down through the radio opening to unhook the lighter socket from the back of the lower dash panel. Or if you want easier access, you can remove the whole panel if you feel up to it.
     
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  7. Jul 22, 2021 at 9:36 PM
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    What is in the middle of the lighter sockets, wondering if you could use something there...

    Mike I did a little different..I'll have to get a picture tomorrow, but I fed it up from the coin tray and used a small piece of Velcro to anchor it to the top of the steering column.
     
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  8. Jul 22, 2021 at 11:04 PM
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    Used one from Pac audio from ebay . Used 1 of lighter sockets .Mines a 2010 so also had switch blanks .If yours has switch blanks they sell some that fit .
    You got usb port in back of your stereo ?

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  9. Jul 22, 2021 at 11:26 PM
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    Took a razor blade to the trim piece and an Amazon usb extender. Fed the wires thru the back when I had the radio trim out. Clean and functional. Even got a short lightning cable to reach my phone mount.
     
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    Clean install but I wouldn't personally recommend this location. Those ports are gonna get filled with all kinds of crap over time, sitting in a horizontal surface like that. Not to mention the ease of whacking that plugged-in cable and breaking it off. I'd at least get some kind of plug or cover for it.

    Not being mean, just stuff I've had to learn the hard way lol
     
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    Does the radio have a usb out on the back ? If so what i did with mine is buy off Amazon and put in a blank if you have one or cut a spot. I still have this if you’re interested. I ended up getting a longer cord and running the usb into the center arm rest so I don’t see any wires 364945A6-1DE9-4F5D-8679-4F923AC21454.jpg9E2E383B-395A-49D1-A1A7-F1EA0B172C50.jpg
     
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    I bought the lower dash trim for a later year 2nd gen as my 06 didn't have anyplace for switches between the lighter and power outlets. I bought it originally for my seat heater controls and had 1 space leftover. I bought a metra aux/USB combo to fit in the 3rd switch hole.
     
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    What is the gauge on the pic?
     
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    Trans temp. Next to it got oil pressure.

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    Flushed mounted AOB Rev Camera switch on left side of head unit .

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    tell me more about this! Does it swap out perfectly. With mine being an 07 there are no blanks between the outlets and it is angled so getting something in there flush would pose an issue I would think.
     
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    If so it sounds like a perfect solution. In fact, my 2010 has a USB and/or AUX port for where I'd plug into the factory radio on that panel.
     
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    Air on board and CH4x4 sell switches and USB that fit toyota switch panels . 2 different sizes though
     
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    Sure!
     
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    Here's how I did mine, for reference:
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