Always-hot Center Console USB plug?

Been tying to search for a thread but cannot find anything.

I want to turn the center console 12V plug to always on whether the truck is off, in accessory or running.

Is there an always hot 12V I can tap in the center console area? Has anyone done anything like that, specifically in the center console plug?

 

Nope

 

Yes, it has been done but it is a little more advanced than previously performed.

Also, for those with newer 3rd gens, this mod was performed before the center console became a USB plug (earlier model 3rd gens had a 12V socket).

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/always-on-12v-power-outlet-mod-3rd-gen.432620/

 

Cap the wires feeding it and run a separate ones straight from the battery...or just leave it alone and run a blue sea separately...straight from the battery

 

I would suggest adding constant power ports rather then converting the stock ones

something like this just needs a 12v power source

EXTRACTME DC Converter 12V to 5V 3A 15W DC USB Converter Buck Module, DC to DC Regulator Car Power Converter with 2 USB Output Power Adapter

https://us.amazon.com/Extractme-Con...69084&sprefix=12v+usb+converter,aps,88&sr=8-3

I had a similar one to run a dashcam and it worked great. I don’t think I would use it for a primary for fast charging or high draw, but for a constant low draw it worked great

 

Although if you want to mod, this thread will probably help with the wire colors: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-400w-anytime-mod-3rd-gen.436831/