How Can I Add a USB plug to 2008 LC?

[trucker44]

Is there anyway to add a USB plug that could be hard wired to the stereo? I know the newer LC's offer it. Right now I only have the AUX jack (Headphone jack) that is in front of the gear shifter. Or is this a huge undertaking? Would I need an entirely new stereo head unit?

OR

Is there a way to use one of the switch blanks on the dash...left of the steering column...And it covert to a USB power plug for an iPhone? I find the dash and center console layout not so great for finding a regular place for my phone.

 

[auggafj80]

Not sure on the usb. I think it has been discussed on the forum elsewhere. This is what I have in my 08. I can't remember the name of the mount but I think I found it on Amazon. Then I use the Mpow Bluetooth 4.0 streamer (also on Amazon $20 bucks or so). Setup gets everything up and out of the way. Music sounds great over Bluetooth on my iPhone 6.

 

[BulletHead]

I think this is what the OP is looking for.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-USB-Charger-Audio-Port-Interface-for-Toyota-Scion-Cars-Blank-Switch-Hole-/221637013498?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make:Toyota&hash=item339a986ffa&vxp=mtr

edit: nevermind, I thought OP was looking for just charging, this link is just 1-2.1A output power option for charging.

 

[dukmon]

http://www.icarkits.com/cars/TOYOTA_LANDCRUISER_2008



My work here is done.......

 

[EverywhereBear]

I am looking into doing the same for my 08 LX.

I found this on Amazon - but have no info on how easy it is to install or how well it works.

 

[LC200Derek]

Not sure on the usb. I think it has been discussed on the forum elsewhere. This is what I have in my 08. I can't remember the name of the mount but I think I found it on Amazon. Then I use the Mpow Bluetooth 4.0 streamer (also on Amazon $20 bucks or so). Setup gets everything up and out of the way. Music sounds great over Bluetooth on my iPhone 6. View attachment 1008257View attachment 1008258

How do you use aux? There is a button behind steering wheel to control it?

 

[auggafj80]

The aux button is on dash. I also use a Tunai firefly usb Bluetooth stick for streaming music.