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Treating myself to ...... Apr 18, 2019 9:33:25 GMT

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Post by shcm on Apr 18, 2019 9:33:25 GMT

Now it becomes clearer. If you don't want full USB functionality in the centre console (i.e. only 5V (USB) power), just buy something like this (check the switch cut out dimensions):

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-24V-ABS-Dual-USB-Port-Car-Phone-GPS-Charger-Power-Adapter-Socket-for-Toyota/302983425548

and wire it some somewhere like the back of the cigar lighter.

Full USB functionality in both positions, would need experimentation with something like USB hub and there's no guarantee the headunit would play nicely with a hub.

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152bobby Premium Supporters Posts: 1,130 Location: Wokingham Primary Vehicle: Toyota Yaris Cross Year: 2021 Model Spec/Trim: Premiere Edition Engine Capacity: 1.5 Fuel Type: Hybrid Transmission: Automatic Drive Type: 4WD/AWD	Treating myself to ...... Apr 18, 2019 9:44:43 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by 152bobby on Apr 18, 2019 9:44:43 GMT If I get something like that, could I use the power and or connectors that go to the power outlet that's inside the centre console, which I have never used ? It should all be accessible !!
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shcm Global Moderator Posts: 1,989 Primary Vehicle: RAV 4.4 Hybrid Year: 2016 Model Spec/Trim: Excel Engine Capacity: 2.5l Fuel Type: Hybrid Transmission: Automatic Drive Type: 4WD/AWD	Treating myself to ...... Apr 18, 2019 10:01:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by shcm on Apr 18, 2019 10:01:09 GMT Yes, but it's unlikely you'll have/get a ready made connector lead. You'll need to splice into the existing leads.
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Treating myself to ...... Apr 18, 2019 10:18:56 GMT

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Post by philip42h on Apr 18, 2019 10:18:56 GMT

Apr 18, 2019 9:44:43 GMT 152bobby said:

If I get something like that, could I use the power and or connectors that go to the power outlet that's inside the centre console, which I have never used ?

It should all be accessible !!

OK, so why not plug your rechargeable torch into the power outlet that's inside the centre console and simply pop a cigar lighter socket to (two) USB power socket(s) where the torch is now? That gives you power for the 'phone etc with no new wiring.

And then get the Kenwood USB input put somewhere 'tidy' so that you could use it to play audio or video files as intended by Kenwood ...

Just a thought - probably unhelpful at this stage!

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Treating myself to ...... Apr 18, 2019 10:28:19 GMT via mobile

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Post by 152bobby on Apr 18, 2019 10:28:19 GMT

I'm trying to avoid having wires trailing all over the place.

When my phone is plugged in and in that shelf, I see nothing.

Apart from the cable for charging my wife's phone when she is a passenger from the usb next to the mirror controls, that's the only cable anyone would see and it's the closest point to the front passenger seat. I know I could just use the socket inside the armrest and have the wire coming out of there, which is what she currently is doing until I decide the other options.

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