Upgrading my head unit soon. Does a USB switch blank exist?

[415runner562]

I'm going to be upgrading my head unit to a Pioneer AVH-2330NEX soon. Ideally, I would like to run the USB cord from the head unit and down into one of the switch blanks next to the DAC button.

My other option is to not go this route, and cut a small hole into either the center console or the storage area by the shifter.

Does a switch blank exist to do this? To help illustrate:

Pioneer Head Unit USB Cord (Female End) to USB (Male End) of switch blank. Hopefully I can get a dust cap for the female end as well.

 

[DMX512]

Check these out
I am getting ready to install a fuse block and
Some panel mount usb chargers
https://www.bluesea.com/products/category/30/USB_Chargers

 

[fc2grimm]

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Female-Flush...rd_wg=DWiXb&psc=1&refRID=SNA699Q5RVFGR088HJE8

 

[Whiskey & Wrenches]

I think this is what you're looking for, there is one usb to connect to the stereo and a second to use only for charging.

https://www.amazon.com/Cllena-Charger-Socket-charging-Samsung/dp/B01N12G8QY/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519440088&sr=1-6&keywords=toyota+usb+adapter

 

[Tkblazer]

I think this is what you're looking for, there is one usb to connect to the stereo and a second to use only for charging.



https://www.amazon.com/Cllena-Charg...1519440088&sr=1-6&keywords=toyota+usb+adapter

I have the same head unit you bought and am using this to connect my phone to the radio. I have not decided if I want to use the charging port yet since I have not wired it up.

 

[MikeyMike]

My Pioneer head unit has 2 USB ports. One for Android Auto and the other for an USB flash drive. Took me a while to figure out how I can make it look as OE as possible.

-I purchased 2 of these (well, the ones I purchased are longer available):USB Port

-2 USB extension cables. Like this

-Took both apart.

-Combined the "audio" parts from both units into one. Disregard the "charging" portions.

-Painted the case black.

-Done!

 

[simple]

If you’re crafty, I bought an OEM usb plug. They’re about a 1/3rd of the size of our switch blanks. I cut off the tip of a blank and JB Welded it to the usb outlet. I then had to shave off a bit of the sides for it to slide in. It fits great, but it doesn’t click in or amything. It’s just held in from being wedged in the switch hole.

 

[Turdburst]

My Pioneer head unit has 2 USB ports. One for Android Auto and the other for an USB flash drive. Took me a while to figure out how I can make it look as OE as possible.

-I purchased 2 of these (well, the ones I purchased are longer available):USB Port

-2 USB extension cables. Like this

-Took both apart.

-Combined the "audio" parts from both units into one. Disregard the "charging" portions.

-Painted the case black.

-Done!

Wow, that looks great. Is that the Bluetooth mic next to the USB ports? How well does that mic work in that location?

 

[MikeyMike]

Wow, that looks great. Is that the Bluetooth mic next to the USB ports? How well does that mic work in that location?

Thanks! Yup, it is the mic for the Bluetooth. I don't usually "talk and drive", but I tested it once and the person on the other side of the phone said they could hear me just fine.

 

[415runner562]

My Pioneer head unit has 2 USB ports. One for Android Auto and the other for an USB flash drive. Took me a while to figure out how I can make it look as OE as possible.

-I purchased 2 of these (well, the ones I purchased are longer available):USB Port

-2 USB extension cables. Like this

-Took both apart.

-Combined the "audio" parts from both units into one. Disregard the "charging" portions.

-Painted the case black.

-Done!

Nice setup! How long have you had this installed? Any issues at all?

 

[MikeyMike]

Nice setup! How long have you had this installed? Any issues at all?

Thanks! It has been almost 2 years and so far so good (other than the mentioned defective extension cable).

 

[simple]

Pics from my previous post.