Cig lighter into USB

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Anyone have any info on if I can turn either of my 2 DC auxiliary power outlets into USB chargers. Minimal changes would be great...

2nd gen Tacoma 2007
 
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Anyone have any info on if I can turn either of my 2 DC auxiliary power outlets into USB chargers. Minimal changes would be great...

2nd gen Tacoma 2007

I usually just run something like this.

AINOPE USB Car Charger, [Dual QC3.0 Port] 36W/6A [All Metal] Fast Car Charger Adapter Mini Cigarette Lighter Usb Charger Quick Charge Compatible with iPhone 11 pro/11/ x/8, Note 9/Galaxy S10/S9 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XJTT9WG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_H.S4FbWG5KEK3
 
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4runner DOA

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maybe I’m just a lazy fuck...
What benefits does this have over a plug like I posted?

Nothing. One is hard wired, one is pop it into the existing plug. I have both in the 4runner. The hardwired one is live power, the plug in only works when the rig is on.
 

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maybe I’m just a lazy fuck...
What benefits does this have over a plug like I posted?
Yes you are lazy as fuck. Eventually the plug in one gets lose and won’t charge. The one I posted leaves a cleaner look.
 
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if I remember reading about this somewhere else a cigarette lighter or if you have one on your truck is constant power

depends, the only manufacturer I’ve had that was constants 12vdc at the cig lighter was a Chevy

my 1st and 2nd gen tacos both were keyed power.
 

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yes but as stated above one of my ports is not working all the time... i have to keep pushing the plugs back in from time to time to get them to turn on and charge my phone...
That’s why I did the mod that I did. On my other Tacoma it was hot wired to the battery. It would charge the phone even with the truck turned off. That plug didn’t have a led display even though that is minimal amp draw.
 
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