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Duel USB ports installed.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by smcgill, Apr 3, 2013.

  1. Apr 3, 2013 at 7:21 AM
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    smcgill

    smcgill [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I installed a Duel USB port in the back of the center console.
    This was worth it so I don't have to unplug my crapp for there crapp!
    I know there are only two ports and Truck has room for three, let them fight it out!
    Before :
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    After :
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    Unit was $5 @ " 5 below "
    Unit will only be on when truck is running so they don't kill batt!
    Sean
     
  2. Apr 3, 2013 at 7:24 AM
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    TacomaJack09

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    Nice, I want to do this as well, for the front and the back...

    Have any install pics? tips, tricks, advice?

    Thanks!
     
  3. Apr 3, 2013 at 7:49 AM
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    Crosis

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    Great, now people will not know they cant use an open drink there. :annoyed:
     
  4. Apr 3, 2013 at 7:56 AM
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    Doozer

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    It looks like somebody spilled their honey & sand smoothie in your cup holder.

    Nice work on the install though. Wiring pics?
     
  5. Apr 3, 2013 at 8:02 AM
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    newfieDan

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    Holy double negative batman.
     
  6. Apr 3, 2013 at 8:10 AM
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    JdevTac

    JdevTac Bawnjourno

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    I haven't even noticed that warning on my truck, maybe since the 12-13's have the black center console its harder to notice. Some Toyota guy sat down and said "so no asshole spills his drink and tries to file a lawsuit against us since he wasn't warned to be careful, we better put a warning".

    Looks cool OP. I might have chose the waterproof USB port that have the cover that snaps on, but the location is probably better than underneath the cupholder area if you have a passenger in the middle.
     
  7. Apr 3, 2013 at 8:22 AM
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    TherealScuba

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    Duel: :duel: vs. Dual: :drunk:
     
  8. Apr 3, 2013 at 8:36 AM
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    MudFlap

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    I am planning the same mod. Waiting for a bit warmer weather and Im doing the 400w anytime mod along with adding the extra plug on the backside of the armrest. I want to buy another OEM USB/Aux plug like the one I have in the dash and for the wiring im just tapping into the dash plug wires, seems simple enough, I just don't know if I am brave enough to go cutting holes in my truck and all.
     
  9. Apr 3, 2013 at 8:46 AM
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    smcgill

    smcgill [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Simple !
    Took unit!
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    Cut just above metal grounding tabs, split unit soldered wire to pos and neg.
    Shrink rapped it.
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    Drilled hole in console @ this location.
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    Glued unit in place!
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    Ran wires to fuse box found power only when on,tapped into, installed a 1 amp inline fuse, the ground wire, I grounded!
    Good to go!!:D
     

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