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Upgrade for hazard switch bay?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mrfictionalbeing, Nov 24, 2021.

  1. Nov 24, 2021 at 11:17 AM
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    mrfictionalbeing

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    Boss BE62CP Double DIN Touchscreen Radio CarPlay USB port cigarette lighter replacement
    Hello all, new to this forum!

    I just purchased a double din touchscreen radio unit to upgrade my 2008's stock radio. It comes with CarPlay enabled via rear USB ports. I was wondering if any USB hub/hazard switch bay products exist to upgrade the stock hazard switch/clock bay? I've tried looking around but haven't found much. I don't know of a clean way to route a USB port to the front dash otherwise. If anyone has any suggestions, let me know!

    Stock bay photo below to show what I'm referring to (not my truck but close enough).

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  2. Nov 24, 2021 at 11:33 AM
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    TegoTaco

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    This goes into your cigarette lighter. :) That’s what I would use before hacking up the dash.

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  3. Nov 24, 2021 at 11:57 AM
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    mrfictionalbeing

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    This'll do. Just ordered one, thanks for the suggestion :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Nov 25, 2021 at 7:45 AM
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    I used an almost identical unit to this that I found on Amazon except mine has two USB ports on one insert (with two USB wires coming off the back of course. I ditched the right side 12v power outlet above the cubby and ran the USB pass through in its spot. Factory looking install, works great.
     
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