Hooking up a USB port.
#11
03-07-2019, 03:54 PM
Mudding
I'm not sure I would use the hot lead off that plug that was there for the audio controls. I don't see it in your wiring diagrams posted(and honestly cant be bothered to pull up my own) but I'm relatively certain that is a low amp feed coming through a module of some kind. You're gonna fry whatever is feeding that with the increased current if you really use it to charge anything hefty(like most new flagship phones, or tablets). Phone chargers regularly pop 10 and 15 amp fuses in dedicated accessory power outlets in vehicles. Your mileage may vary, though.
I will say. With the issues I was having installing the Tuff Rok units I nearly pulled a new dedicated circuit to power them. Still might but things seem to be working now.
#12
03-07-2019, 10:39 PM
I'm not sure I would use the hot lead off that plug that was there for the audio controls. I don't see it in your wiring diagrams posted(and honestly cant be bothered to pull up my own) but I'm relatively certain that is a low amp feed coming through a module of some kind. You're gonna fry whatever is feeding that with the increased current if you really use it to charge anything hefty(like most new flagship phones, or tablets). Phone chargers regularly pop 10 and 15 amp fuses in dedicated accessory power outlets in vehicles. Your mileage may vary, though.
#13
03-08-2019, 07:24 AM
Recovery Vehicle
I'm not sure I would use the hot lead off that plug that was there for the audio controls. I don't see it in your wiring diagrams posted(and honestly cant be bothered to pull up my own) but I'm relatively certain that is a low amp feed coming through a module of some kind. You're gonna fry whatever is feeding that with the increased current if you really use it to charge anything hefty(like most new flagship phones, or tablets). Phone chargers regularly pop 10 and 15 amp fuses in dedicated accessory power outlets in vehicles. Your mileage may vary, though.
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#14
03-08-2019, 02:00 PM
Rock Crawling
#15
03-10-2019, 10:48 AM
OK, so the wires finally showed up from Tuff Rok. They didnt send the correct wires for the 2X USB port assembly but I made the 3 port wires work. Spliced in a 10amp inline fuse and tapped a good ground. They seem to work fine and the iPhone is accepting a charge from all ports.
I removed the 12v port and pulled a USB port from the 3 port rear ashtray replacement set up to make this a 2X USB setup. On a positive note, Phil, with Tuff Rok, is sending me more wires and he is also sending me another USB port to make up for sending the 12v/USB combo. So he is working with me, I just had to press the issue a bit.
Thanks for the input guys.
Last edited by Daytoman; 03-10-2019 at 10:50 AM.
#17
03-25-2019, 04:17 PM
Super Moderator
I’ve been rocking a Dual USB Port/voltage meter in the front OEM cigarette lighter location for years in all of my D2’s. I do not smoke, units I use have a cover, and IMHO look much better than the OEM broken cigarette lighter! If I need the cigarette type port for something = one in the rear. My air pump runs off the battery so I’m good to go.
When I posted the mod years ago it was met with some people liking it, some people bashing me for not keeping it OEM, and others for saying they smoked. Sorry but if I smoked a darn lighter in my pocket would be way more reliable!
The Tuff Rok setup looks nice, but I like my 15.00 units just fine lol.
When I posted the mod years ago it was met with some people liking it, some people bashing me for not keeping it OEM, and others for saying they smoked. Sorry but if I smoked a darn lighter in my pocket would be way more reliable!
The Tuff Rok setup looks nice, but I like my 15.00 units just fine lol.
#18
03-25-2019, 10:50 PM
I’ve been rocking a Dual USB Port/voltage meter in the front OEM cigarette lighter location for years in all of my D2’s. I do not smoke, units I use have a cover, and IMHO look much better than the OEM broken cigarette lighter! If I need the cigarette type port for something = one in the rear. My air pump runs off the battery so I’m good to go.
When I posted the mod years ago it was met with some people liking it, some people bashing me for not keeping it OEM, and others for saying they smoked. Sorry but if I smoked a darn lighter in my pocket would be way more reliable!
The Tuff Rok setup looks nice, but I like my 15.00 units just fine lol.
When I posted the mod years ago it was met with some people liking it, some people bashing me for not keeping it OEM, and others for saying they smoked. Sorry but if I smoked a darn lighter in my pocket would be way more reliable!
The Tuff Rok setup looks nice, but I like my 15.00 units just fine lol.
#19
03-28-2019, 05:38 AM
Camel Trophy
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