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Always-hot Center Console USB plug?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by cameron172, Nov 23, 2021.

  1. Nov 23, 2021 at 5:29 PM
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    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?
     
    cameron172, Nov 23, 2021
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  2. Nov 25, 2021 at 12:02 AM
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    Nope
     
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    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
     
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    I would suggest adding constant power ports rather then converting the stock ones

    something like this just needs a 12v power source
    $10 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
     
    Snoman002, Nov 25, 2021
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