USB port

For some reason I couldn't find one that fit right in the dash pop-outs so I got this little guy and punched a hole in the top of the dash to make a shorter cable run from my phone.

$8 BATIGE Square Single Port USB 3.0 Panel Flush Mount Extension Cable with Buckle for Car Truck Boat Motorcycle Dashboard 3ft

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B078LRSZDB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

That looks awesome. How’d you make that?

 

Hey Iwcclaley,

I installed the same deck a few months ago. I purchased the below linked USB port so I had a connection straight to the deck and also a usb charging only port.

Cllena High Speed Dual Port USB Car Charger with Audio Socket for Toyota Series,USB Charging for Mobile Phone, Samsung HTC and More (3.3A + Audio)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N12G8QY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1

I did however have to modify the USB port so that it worked properly as it's a cheaply made USB port (as far as the internal USB wire is concerned). I wrote up a review on my experience/mod of the USB, read the review titled:

Installed in 2010 Toyota Tacoma with Pioneer DMH-C2550NEX
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2019 by angel

It was pretty simple to do. I just de-soldered the existing USB wire and used the USB cable that came with the new deck and soldered it back in. Works perfectly and looks good in the truck.


Good luck!

 

This is exactly what I used

 

I can think of about a hundred places I'd put a USB outlet in my truck other than front-and-center in the dashboard, but I'm glad you're happy with that position!

 

I have never seen anyone attempt that before. I would be more concern of that spot introducing cracks down the road. I can only assume that you have a windshield phone holder?

 

Yup. Front and center window phone holder

 

I 3D printed my own.