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Split the One (1) USB Port Behind the Dash?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ibanez, Jul 21, 2016.

  1. Jul 21, 2016 at 11:13 AM
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    Ibanez

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    I read somewhere that the one (1) supplied USB port in the dash can be split. I would like to know if anyone has attempted to do this behind the dash so you don't have a splitter dangling from the one port (visible for all to see). If it can, then you can run a USB extension to the center console.
     
  2. Aug 3, 2016 at 7:39 AM
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    Me too! I'd like to add a USB inside the center console where the Acc plug is now. Would be nice not to have a cord hanging out of the dash.
     
  3. Aug 3, 2016 at 7:54 AM
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    Use this in the power socket in the console.
    shopping.jpg
    It won't interface with the head unit but it will charge your device.
     
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    Yeah, done that. I want it to interface with the head unit.
     
  5. Aug 3, 2016 at 8:52 AM
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    Perhaps a cable like this, and then run the splitter?

    USB cable 01.jpg
     
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  6. Aug 6, 2016 at 12:25 PM
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    Does this plug in back of the head unit?
     
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    Yes, if you have the OEM Entune, not aftermarket.
     
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    Or, you pull off the metal shield on the USB cable, and plug directly into the existing OEM USB/AUX dash port:

     
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  10. Sep 13, 2016 at 8:04 PM
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    whats the part number for this or where i can find it?
     
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  12. Sep 29, 2020 at 7:43 AM
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    Try the Y splitter at the dash first to see if its even doable? If it is, then I'd pop it behind the dash, put the splitter behind the dash and use something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072LZRB1D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to put in the glove box and then the other side for your console. Use the open space in the dash for a different button all together.
     

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