Dual Outlet Ashtray ?
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Ghostrunnerr
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If you're not a smoker u can permanently replace the lighter with USB charger makes it convenient and looks clean IMO
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nevada
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If you're not a smoker u can permanently replace the lighter with USB charger makes it convenient and looks clean IMO
I like that.
do they make the same usb socket in a dual configuration?
Ghostrunnerr
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I believe it's the same..
nevada
Senior Member
Smokers kit for extra 12v outlet
I like that set-up, it just looks so much cleaner.
altho, I would miss that little pocket. I put my phone in there.
I think it might still JUST fit in the smoker kit with the tray removed.
97BlackAckCL
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Yes they do
JustSomeName
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Even if they do make that same one, I'm under the impression that for the smokers kit, one outlet is 12v while the smoker one is 1v, so even if you had a dual usb port in the 1v outlet, it wouldnt even charge correctly since it's not drawing enough power?
nevada
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nice.
well that's just dumb.
I don't think that can be right tho. what will 1v do? nothing. it certainly wouldn't get a lighter hot enough to do anything.
JustSomeName
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im not exactly sure if its 1v or more/less. i think i read it somewhere on this forum, let me try looking for the thread...
I do know the 09 version with the rear window button on it (pictured previously in this thread) has dual 12v outlets, but that accessory is in the 300 range while you can get the smokers kit for around 40-60 bucks.
JustSomeName
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[MENTION=84120]nevada[/MENTION]
I read it on this thread:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/129128-best-way-add-usb-port-12v-outlet.html
care to chime in? I don't understand electrical stuff very much or how the watts/amps/volts stuff works together and how it'll affect (if at all) how much charge you'll get off the cig lighter.
if the cig lighter doesn't power 12volts, is there a way to wire it up so it does?
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They're both 12v. There is no 1v power on your car. 1 watt, yes. 1 amp, yes. 1 volt, no. Most cars are 12v except in the case where there is a power inverter somewhere that takes the 12v to 120v or something else for running a TV or something (some cars do have this).
Some older cars may have 6v systems, but the same thing applies -- 1 watt, 1 amp, but 6 volt...
The USB plug itself *might* have a stepdown transformer or something -- sometimes they charge at 9v or 5.6v for a phone or whatever, but the thing that you plug it into in your car will be 12v. What you'd what to know is what amperage does the device generate -- that's how much juice your phone is getting so it can charge.
Ex: My household 120v usb plug-in for my phone outputs 2.0 amps at 5.0 volts. That's pretty good. My car 12v usb plug-in for my phone outputs 0.950 amps at 5.0 volts. Not as good as when I'm home but hey it works fine.
And now, back to our regularly scheduled thread...
I installed mine today and it is AWESOME to have two power sources!
It was a FACTORY SEALED toyota part. Nice surprise there. Supplier shipped quickly. Fit is perfect. Matches the interior exactly. Easy to put in. Looks good. Works good. And for $40-ish bux? No brainer.
Some older cars may have 6v systems, but the same thing applies -- 1 watt, 1 amp, but 6 volt...
The USB plug itself *might* have a stepdown transformer or something -- sometimes they charge at 9v or 5.6v for a phone or whatever, but the thing that you plug it into in your car will be 12v. What you'd what to know is what amperage does the device generate -- that's how much juice your phone is getting so it can charge.
Ex: My household 120v usb plug-in for my phone outputs 2.0 amps at 5.0 volts. That's pretty good. My car 12v usb plug-in for my phone outputs 0.950 amps at 5.0 volts. Not as good as when I'm home but hey it works fine.
And now, back to our regularly scheduled thread...
I installed mine today and it is AWESOME to have two power sources!
It was a FACTORY SEALED toyota part. Nice surprise there. Supplier shipped quickly. Fit is perfect. Matches the interior exactly. Easy to put in. Looks good. Works good. And for $40-ish bux? No brainer.
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Stuck CAPS
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If you have a garage door opener with a clip or something on the back, you can put it on the the visor. I put mine near the the hinge that can disconnect, in the little recessed area for the hinge to clear. It doesn't really affect the visor, and if yours does, you can just disconnect that hinge and flip it up in front of the hinge.
Tony Jabroni
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Every thread I see shows how to remove the consol , which is very easy.
Then they say just pop out the lighter ashtray assembly. Mines not just
Pushing out of the consol. Any tips , thanks
2003 4Runner
Then they say just pop out the lighter ashtray assembly. Mines not just
Pushing out of the consol. Any tips , thanks
2003 4Runner
Tony Jabroni
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It was very easy
Once I got the part.
Pull 3 wires. 2 off the ashtray component and 1 off the DAC button which is connected to the console. Then you can pull the whole console out. The ashtray kit is held on with 1 tab and 2 plastic clips that are built in. 5 minutes for me who is on the low end of mechanically inclined. $$23.96 for the new part on EBay. I’ll post pics if I can figure out how, noob here
Once I got the part.
Pull 3 wires. 2 off the ashtray component and 1 off the DAC button which is connected to the console. Then you can pull the whole console out. The ashtray kit is held on with 1 tab and 2 plastic clips that are built in. 5 minutes for me who is on the low end of mechanically inclined. $$23.96 for the new part on EBay. I’ll post pics if I can figure out how, noob here
Cammer
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About a month ago I added this so I could have two power sources and charge my cellphone while keeping one free. Then I figured out how to install a dual USB charger next to the descent control button on the console. It took me literally 10 mins to install it. So I switched back to the original configuration and removed the ashtray. Now I have an extra $30 part that I don't need and is practically new.
