USB Outlet for Apple CarPlay

Hey all, I have a 2010 Tacoma that I’m planning on installing an Apple CarPlay head unit into very soon. I’m looking for a USB outlet to use with the system underneath the HVAC controls. I did a forum search and found a combo usb/aux port that some have used, but the head unit I’m looking at doesn’t have an aux connection. So ideally, it would just be a single USB port that I can tie into the head unit. Can anyone post a link to some options for this? Thanks!

 

I just did this. I used the method on the page 5. I only scored the side off and slid the usb cable from the front. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...on-tacoma-aftermarket-head-unit.103041/page-5



Didn't hook up the aux. Might just plug it and black out the aux writing on the flap.

 

Thanks, I may do that. I’m looking at these two options:

Toyota USB Port 23X33mm switch blank https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/163027773494

Dual USB Port for Phone PDA iPad MP3 Charger +Audio Input For Toyota Lexus Scion https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262456463133

 

The first one will fit perfectly as its made by a member on here, forgot his name. The second one will work but unsure on the fitment even tho it says Toyota. But post pics when done.

 

Test that the usb hub works with carplay, before you go thru running and mounting it. I asked about retaining the hub on my 15 corolla for carplay and I was told it might or might not work.

 

Most definitely. Test all functions before buttoning everything back up.

 

Make sure the hub you find is USB2.0 or faster/newer. I have a pioneer 6100NEX and ran a usb/hdmi port to replace the cigarette lighter. (i have an 06 and dont have the extra blanks on the lower console). Carplay became unreliable and sometime useless very quickly. After testing with an apple cord straight to the back of the unit which gave me no issues i found out that my adapter plug was usb1.0. The usb1.0 or 2.0 compatible information can be hard to find when looking for a plug. If it doesnt state it keep looking. Once i found a USB2.0 usb outlet the problems disappeared other than issues caused by OS updates.

 

Thanks for the feedback guys, I just reached out to both sellers for clarification.