Routing wires for switch

ok so im installing my usb switch next to my aux port under the ac controls.
i got the blank out using a pick tool so i didnt take any of the lower dash out.
my question is how do i route the wire's?
what's the best way? also the fuse box is below the little cubby door on the driver side correct, just remove the door right?
what fuse slot do i use? i read somewheres there is a blank one? and another used some 10a slot.
also wheres the best ground.

any help is appreciated
heres the usb port installed

 

Hey folks,

Similar topic, I've read that the 12v power isn't on if the truck isn't on.... If this is the case, how do I change it to being on full time.... I'm a mobile 'field office' and I need to charge devices when not in the vehicle.

Tacoma FTW....

 

wire to battery.

 

Look up 12 volt anytime mod. You open a relay and force the contact always closed (on)

 

Good luck man, waiting to see how this turns out so I can copy it lol

 

Omgoodness.... You guys rock.... The internet rocks.... Wow, so many cool ideas. Thank you!!!

 

bump still need help.... removed ac controls and the little cubby above right knee and doesnt look to be any help for getting wires from switch out there...

 

Here's a free bump to the top for you.

 

I'm looking for the same thing. This is the only thing that's close that I have found so far.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/168235-led-bed-lights-dash-control-switch.html

 

Youre gonna have to pull out the lower dashboard to access everything to add switches/wiring

 

Yep, remove radio and lower dash controls. Makes routing wires. Breeze after that.

 

any other way besides that?

saw this but looks like a major pain

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...enter-console-clean-look-lots-of-pics.306779/

 

Jam a coat hanger in there and hope it doesn't short anything out?

 

yeah i dont like the sound of shorting anything out haha

 

i think if i follow this. and get that panel out right below the switches. i can feed thr wire thru there than to the driver side

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/center-console-removal-w-pics.57895/

 

Mr @jmaack how is this holding up? I just bought the same dual USB port.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/dual-usb-charging-outlet-install.381093/

 

Use something non-metallic like a long wire tie. I fished mine from the backside by the accelerator pedal with no problems at all.

 

Run a wire under dash should be easy access below steering wheel and put an add a fuse on the brake light circuit.

 

under steering wheel i see no access to the back of that switch below the ac control.
i removed that little cubby to the right of the steering wheel theres a hole opening but nothing that will give me access back there

 

Like a champ use it daily.