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USB not charging Magsafe

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by john_t, Jan 2, 2022.

  1. Jan 2, 2022 at 9:21 AM
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    I set up an Apple MagSafe disc charger on a phone holder and connected it to the USB port on the center console. I got a USB-C adapter plug as well. When I place the phone on Magsafe, the green charging screen on Iphone pops up with % status. However, the charging doesn’t continue. After a while the phone isn’t charging. Any ideas? Maybe not enough wattage for Magsafe?
     
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  2. Jan 2, 2022 at 9:24 AM
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    On my 2020, the USB on the dash is for media. The two under the lid of the center console are for charging stuff.
     
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  3. Jan 2, 2022 at 9:25 AM
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    I meant center console, just fixed it.
     
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    Yes, the built-in USB port on 2nd and 3rd gen Tacomas do not supply enough power so when your phone does the handshake with the wireless charger and then the charger starts pulling a lot of current, the Stereo (head unit) sees this and disables the USB port.

    You'll never get this to work with the built-in USB port and you'll have to supply your own USB port that can supply the necessary power.
     
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  5. Jan 2, 2022 at 9:32 AM
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    Timely post. I was just about to order a MagSafe charger and wireless car play adapter. I’ll guess I’ll have to reconsider my plans.
     
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    A quick google search says the mag charger pulls up to 3 amps. I believe (Don't set in stone) the charging ports on the Tacos are 2-2.5 amps (?) ... Maybe that's the prob? IDK...
     
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  7. Jan 2, 2022 at 9:40 AM
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    That makes sense. I might try a power brick connected to the lighter port. Or get another offbrand magsafe charger. More research needed…
     
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  8. Jan 2, 2022 at 11:26 AM
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    A cigarette lighter quick charge outlet would do. Give or take $10-15 for a single outlet 3.0 quick charge and $20-30 for a dual outlet if you need them.

    Edit: here's what I use and it works well.
    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/dp/B01K9MQ8WW?_encoding=UTF8
     
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