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  • #31
    The install was done was as part of the swap out of the existing head unit by the installer. I put in a Toyota head unit that came out of 86 Toyota
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    • #32
      Gday,

      Can anyone who has a 120 comment whether their dual usb point they purchased and have installed has a background light on when the car ignition is on.
      It appears from other comments the points for the 150 do have a blue light.
      I've purchased one off ebay as well and if it does then I will purchase a switch so the point is not live when not in use.

      Thanks

      Leon
      08 GXL 120 D4D 5 Spd Auto - Option Pack.
      ARB Deluxe bar, Safari Snorkle, Icon Suspension, Milford C/B, Scangauge2, Sandgrabba Mats, AMTS - Recovery Points/Radiator Plate/Rear Carrier Spacer, Redarc dual battery system, Icom 400 CB

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      • #33
        This is the Air On Board version for the 150. I haven't installed it yet, but just noticed there is a blue light within the USB sockets. Don't know why they put lights in at all. It does however have a cover so both ports/lights can be covered when not in use.

        2014 150 GXL D4D Facelift, White with Colour Coded ARB Deluxe Bar, Side Rails and Steps, ARB Recovery Point, ARB Intensities (1 x Flood, 1 x Spot), ARB Air Compressor on AMTS bracket, ARB 60L Fridge, OME 2” Lift, BFG AT2 265/70/R17, Dual Battery with RedArc SBI12, HR Tow Bar, Sandgrabba floor mats, Pioneer Platform, Outback Drawers, MaxTrax on TraxRax, Icom IC-450N UHF, The Wet Seat seat covers, AMTS tyre carrier spacer and telescopic light pole.

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        • #34
          Originally posted by Leon H View Post
          Can anyone who has a 120 comment whether their dual usb point they purchased and have installed has a background light on when the car ignition is on.
          It appears from other comments the points for the 150 do have a blue light.
          I've purchased one off ebay as well and if it does then I will purchase a switch so the point is not live when not in use.
          Yep. Can confirm that the 120 version does have the blue light. I don't think its too bright, but I have it installed down under the ashtray where it's out of line of sight when driving at night.

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          • #35
            Thanks guys,
            I reckon I'll buy another switch to minimise the power draw when it's not being used.

            Thanks again
            08 GXL 120 D4D 5 Spd Auto - Option Pack.
            ARB Deluxe bar, Safari Snorkle, Icon Suspension, Milford C/B, Scangauge2, Sandgrabba Mats, AMTS - Recovery Points/Radiator Plate/Rear Carrier Spacer, Redarc dual battery system, Icom 400 CB

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            • #36
              Originally posted by Leon H View Post
              I reckon I'll buy another switch to minimise the power draw when it's not being used.
              I'd measure the current drawn on standby first - I'm not sure what LEDs they are using but they don't have to draw much current to be really bright. At work we run some at 4mW and they are bright enough to see in normal light.

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              • #37
                Correct me if i'm wrong, but I see no reason why you can't be rid of the harness connector it comes with, and up the power for each USB output independently. As long as you fuse each one with say 2Amps, you should be fine. I haven't personally seen the cable though, so can't say for sure whether it's rated high enough?
                Diesel Prado with various things...

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by iantz View Post
                  Correct me if i'm wrong, but I see no reason why you can't be rid of the harness connector it comes with, and up the power for each USB output independently. As long as you fuse each one with say 2Amps, you should be fine. I haven't personally seen the cable though, so can't say for sure whether it's rated high enough?
                  Might be due to a heat/temperature issue.

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                  • #39
                    its not about the external wiring, there will be a DC-DC converter inside that converts the 12-14v of the car, down to 5v, and it is the current limit of this circuit that restricts it to 2.1A, but the fact they are wired as 2 individual outlets I would suspect they're 2.1A each, can you confirm this yet Andrew?
                    waltec
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                    Last edited by waltec; 20-03-2015, 09:06 PM.
                    2003 Prado Grande TD Auto Pearl White

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                    • #40
                      Will find a bit of time today and confirm.

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                      • #41
                        I have 2x Nexus 7 and a Motorola Moto G for testing. I used a Watt Meter to get the power readings on the 12V side. A Projecta IC700 charger was used as the power source. Its output is 13.74V.

                        If I only plug in 1 device to any of the ports on the charger, I get a reading of 8.3W (1.66A @ 5V).
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                        If I plug in 2 devices, I get 16.7W (3.34A @ 5V)
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                        I need to get an ipad now to check if one charging port can deliver 2.1A.
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                        Last edited by amts; 21-03-2015, 12:27 PM.

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                        • #42
                          I have bought one for my 120 Grande, do you connect it to the radio or is it easier to connect to the stacker under the seat.

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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by amts View Post
                            I have 2x Nexus 7 and a Motorola Moto G for testing. I used a Watt Meter to get the power readings on the 12V side. A Projecta IC700 charger was used as the power source. Its output is 13.74V.

                            If I only plug in 1 device to any of the ports on the charger, I get a reading of 8.3W (1.66A @ 5V).
                            [ATTACH=CONFIG]19384[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]19385[/ATTACH]

                            If I plug in 2 devices, I get 16.7W (3.34A @ 5V)
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                            I need to get an ipad now to check if one charging port can deliver 2.1A.
                            Found an ipad and repeated the test as above. And the results are exactly the same.
                            Conclusion: Each port is the same and is limited to 8.3W or 1.66A each.

                            Next is to repeat the same test for the 150 version.

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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by Hatobuilico View Post
                              I have bought one for my 120 Grande, do you connect it to the radio or is it easier to connect to the stacker under the seat.
                              These are USB charging ports only.

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