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Anyone use a USB cigarrete plug charger?

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Old 08-02-09, 11:53 AM
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Default Anyone use a USB cigarrete plug charger?

I am curious if anyone uses a USB charger that plugs into the cig. lighter that allows the ashtray/cig cover to close completely?

I have been looking at this mini usb charger and I am not sure if this will work out.

Old 08-02-09, 12:47 PM
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how can you close it completely? are you talkin about when the charger is not in use? if so then just take it out. i use one for my sidekick i juss leave it alone.
Old 08-02-09, 01:03 PM
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Hardwire the USB port to the ignition. If I were you I would put the port either in the center console or next to the shifter
Old 08-02-09, 02:38 PM
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If you're looking to use this to charge your ipod, just hardwire it in by yourself.

PureDrifter on the LS400 forum made a great DIY on this. Go check it out.
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So I went out and bought one, it clears the ashtray cover! So I can shut it and leave it plugged in at all times.

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^^ Nifty^^
Old 08-12-09, 12:28 PM
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I have one of those, i just tapped the wires under the cigarette lighter, and leave it sitting under the radio harness completely hidden. then i got a 3 ft USB extension wire and ran it out the side (or wherever you want, you can even mount it). I like to have a cigarette lighter at all times even though i don't allow smoking in my car =)
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