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Replacing Wireless Charger, Project

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by VangaSTL, Sep 14, 2017.

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  1. Oct 10, 2017 at 6:36 AM
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    I'm glad it's not just me. The stock Qi charger makes my iPhone 8+ pretty damn warm...
     
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  2. Oct 11, 2017 at 6:24 AM
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    Any chance I can add the OEM wireless charger to my 2016 Tacoma TRD? Mine did not come with it.
     
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  3. Oct 11, 2017 at 7:08 AM
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    I'm not sure about the wiring. But I have one I want to swap for the regular cubby....I have never used mine and I want more storage and plan to use the toggle hole for another accessory.
     
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  4. Oct 11, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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    Probably easier and more bang-for-your-buck if you build a Qi charging mount like the DIY in my signature.
     
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  5. Oct 11, 2017 at 9:31 AM
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    yup, there's some companies making phone holders w/ the integrated Qi charger...
     
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  6. Oct 11, 2017 at 11:23 AM
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    I thought all TRD came with the wireless charger standard?
     
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  7. Oct 11, 2017 at 12:26 PM
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    They do...I wonder if @pacificapt did not push the Qi button to turn it on??

    I don't use the Qi charger much (it's too slow), but the first few times I did try it out, I would forget to turn it on (which meant that I would waste a minute or 2 thinking that I did not put it down in its sweet spot). :facepalm:
     
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  8. Oct 11, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    Note 8 works fine with the oem charge pad . Am I missing something?
     
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  9. Oct 11, 2017 at 1:09 PM
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    Are you using a case? From my experience, without a case it works fine for most phones, but with a case it requires particular placement and charges even slower. The coil I have on my nightstand works fine through my case and I don't even really have to pay attention to where on the coil I place it.

    The one in the truck doesn't bother me enough to do this myself unless it turns out to be really easy, but I can see where others would not like it.
     
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  10. Oct 11, 2017 at 1:14 PM
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    It works fine, Because I have the note8 as well, the problem I have is how hot the OEM charger makes the phone and Samsung doesn't have the greatest track record with overheating phones ever since the Note7
     
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  11. Oct 11, 2017 at 1:14 PM
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    Yes a very thin case .
     
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  12. Oct 11, 2017 at 1:17 PM
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    It was my understanding that it was a characteristic of wireless charging.
     
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  13. Oct 11, 2017 at 1:18 PM
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    not at all, I charge my phone every night on the Samsung charger and it's always cool to the touch.
     
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    Oh . Thank you i probably won't used it now . Cool while charging ? Not just after 100%?
     
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  15. Oct 11, 2017 at 1:22 PM
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    Correct, it will always get a little warm from charging, but the OEM wireless charging makes it too hot for my comfort. Maybe if used for short periods of time it would be fine. Maybe it would be fine regardless. The whole point of this thread is to find a solution that makes the wireless charging more efficient.
     
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  16. Oct 11, 2017 at 1:24 PM
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    My sr5 did not come with wireless pad, so I made my own using a hard plastic cup securing the wireless charger with Velcro. It works fine.20171011_100833[1].jpg
     
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  17. Oct 11, 2017 at 1:26 PM
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    I'd be afraid of the phone sliding off when taking a turn. Is that a garage door opener velcro'd where the qi button is supposed to be?
     
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  18. Oct 11, 2017 at 1:31 PM
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    Yes that is a garage door opener Velcro to the open spot with a bit of glow in the dark tape on the switch. My case does not slide on the wireless charger and the rubber surface of the charger helps along with I have a Note 8 that when seated is fixed up against the front panel. Not going to go forward and is positioned for charge location. simple solution for simple problem.
     
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  19. Oct 11, 2017 at 1:34 PM
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    I guess if that works for you. I guess I'm the type that wants everything to look OEM so if I could replace the wireless charger, that would be my preference.
     
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    Understand, I am more of a duct tape kind of personality. You see that Velcro next to the emergency brake. My holster fits perfectly in that slot. Secured. Easy access. Hopefully never have need to use it.
     
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