Is there a simple more powerful replacement for stock USB on dash?

Has anyone come across a quick replacement for this underpowered USB port on the front? I know I can "just" (four letter word) use a cig lighter unit, but it would be kind of nice to have a port that puts out more amps if you know what I mean. Like 1.5 or 2.

See photos below of my setup and output amps into the phone.

 

That USB is to connect a thumb drive or iPod for playing music through the stereo. The two in the center console are for charging.

 

Well for $8 you can get this, which is what I use.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M6QODH2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Not super simple, but it should do what you want.

Remove the radio, unplug the USB from the radio and plug in this adapter

$14 PAC USB-TY1 Toyota/Lexus OEM USB Port Retention Cable

https://www.amazon.com/PAC-USB-TY1-...4839555&sprefix=toyota+usb+ada,aps,178&sr=8-3
The USB port will now have a normal usb end on it inside the dash.
Next you need to get one of these

Ginsco Dual USB Charger Socket Power Outlet 2.1A & 2.1A（4.2A） for Car Boat Marine RV Mobile with Wire Fuse DIY Kit Blue LED

https://www.amazon.com/Ginsco-Charg...keywords=usb+car+socket&qid=1594839624&sr=8-6

Plug the adapter into it and wire it to 12v switched power from the fuse box.


Your USB port will now be a 2.1 amp charge port, but it will no longer allow you to connect it to the radio.

 

Thanks I think I'll go with the car charger, hope it lasts, seems like I've been thru a few of those....

 

Ive been using Anker chargers (and other things) for a few years now and really like their stuff. I have this one or very similar in my Tacoma right now and it works great.

Car Charger, Anker Quick Charge 3.0 39W Dual USB Car Charger Adapter, PowerDrive Speed 2 for Galaxy S10/S9/S8/S7/S6/Plus, Note 9, Poweriq for iPhone 11/XS/Max/XR/X/8/7, Ipad Pro, LG, Nexus, and More

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charge...01K9MQ8WW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

If you do the Garmin mini dash cam install and order a 12-pin dongle so the camera draws power off your mirror, you can get yourself a dang 'ole car 2-usb 2.1 cigarette charger for free, by way of ordering the dash cam mini:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/well-that-was-an-easy-dash-cam-install.650486/


Or I can mail you a cigarette charger if youre not trying to spend any money, I have several laying around.

A note, dont get the dongle on Amazon. Contact the seller directly and it'll save you a few bucks. He's a good guy and gave me a heads up

 

I feel your frustration I did this mod on the weekend.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/usb-charging-port-installed-the-easy-way.675525/#post-23756553

 

More power ?… what are u trying to power ..

 

How'd you route your cable like that to the RAM mount? I'm looking for ideas. Thanks.

 

OP, I just bought this. I haven't installed it yet, but it is OEM. I have the same lower dash switch area as you and plan to drill the 1" hole dead center. I think it is intended to replace the 12v outlet. If you order from Sparks Parts use code "TundraDude34" and if gives you 5% off. Not much but it helps.

https://www.sparksparts.com/accesso...rts-integrated-dual-usb-powerport-00016-00225

 

It's just hot glued down in a couple spots. Nothing fancy, it only took 30 seconds to do.

 

How many of you plugged your phone into it BEFORE finding this information out then had your 17yo lawn technition finding out you can install pics on your dash display? Then attempting said installation finding the USB cannot be found BY the display THEN swapping out USB port with another Tacoma getting it to work?

Ok no big deal I need a new USB port in my dash I call the stealership to find out there $147.86 FUCK THAT SHIT!!!
then calling a friend that USED to work at a dealer telling me

"if you plug in ANYTHING besides a device to play your music into it.......it dies"

Where the hell did I miss this memo?

 

Let us know how the install goes. That looks promising.

 

On mine, it is needed to get Android Auto to work. But I have noticed it puts out enough current to keep the phone topped off (on long trips). There is the wireless charging pad in the cubby below. The wife always hogs up that one. I have a 21 TRD Pro, so I don't know what is in the other models. My 2018 Tundra TRD Sport doesn't have enough power for charging so I do use the one in the center console, or the charging pad I added on a mod for that truck. Again, the wife hogs that up when we ride around in that one too.

 

I have used both of these in the past, work very well....a bit pricey but IMO you get what you pay for:

12/24V Dual USB 4.8A Chargers - Switch Mount - Blue Sea Systems
12/24V DC Dual USB Charger 4.8A with Intelligent Device Recognition - Blue Sea Systems

 

Lol, OP gets the answer in the first reply and promptly ignores it in lieu of spending more money on something he knows will break.

Of course if he's powering something on the dash then that could have been more clear from the get go. Read your owner's manual kids.

 

2017 doesnt have usb ports in the center console.... 2016-2018 only has the one on the dash for the radio, the rest of our ports are just normal 12v outlets...

read your manuals, but make sure your reading the manual for the correct year.

 

Zing! Ya got me!

 

You can't use android auto with any other port, right?