Has anyone found a panel mounted usb extender that will fit into the breakout panel next to the 12V outlet (used for seat heater switches)? I am upgrading the factory radio to a Android Auto capable head unit with a rear USB port and would like to extend it to this location. I have found some panel-mounted USB ports in slightly smaller dimensions but nothing that wouldn't require dremel work.
Going to be very difficult finding an exact match for that panel. What I did was order this from Amazon: BATIGE USB 3.0 & 3.5mm Car Mount Flush Cable 3.5mm + USB3.0 AUX Extension Dash Panel Waterproof Mount Cable For Car Boat and Motorcycle - 3ft It has a USB 3.0 port AND a 3.5mm stereo phono port (for AUX) and requires a carefully deployed and sharp 1 1/8" paddle bit/cordless drill to create the opening for the item. Makes for a nice addition. I'd add a pic, but it's still dark here in the High Desert.
That looks good, and exactly what I would do if I had seat heaters, but my brain just couldn't handle drilling into the dash next to a blank breakout. I am installing a Pioneer DMH-1500NEX. At the end of the day I went for the biggest screen, w/ Android Auto, at the lowest price point. If I had more money to blow I would have future-proofed with wireless Android Auto, but at this point only a handful of phones support it.
Haven't tried it yet, but I'm pretty sure this will work. MICTUNING UC001 2.1A Dual USB Power Socket for Smart Phone PDA iPad iPhone Charger for Toyota :
The problem is I need data also for Android Auto. I'm going to try this one out and report back if it works well.
That is the same one I have. I also installed it under the start button. I am able to us a short usb and audio cable. Works perfectly.
Also a nice location. It's the spot for the button for the optional automatic parking (which I have never gotten to work properly).
