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Old 06-06-15, 04:29 AM
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Default I'm thinking of converting my AUX/USB to 2014 Lexus IS ports

I'm tired of having just one USB port. I want to try converting my AUX/USB port assy to an 2014 Lexus IS that has 2 USB ports. But I can't seem to find the part number........


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13' Lexus GS



14' Lexus IS
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Do they make an adaptor where two usb hand off to one plug? You know what I mean? Sorta like a power strip in your home? Make sense?
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Did you consider a low profile cigarette lighter port to dual USB dongle? Then you'd have 3 USB ports.
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Something like this?

Amazon.com: AmazonBasics 4-Port USB 2.0 Ultra-Mini Hub: Electronics Amazon.com: AmazonBasics 4-Port USB 2.0 Ultra-Mini Hub: Electronics
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Yes, I did consider the USB hub, but its too bulky. I have an external hard drive connected to the USB port and its already taking up some space, adding a USB hub would be too much.
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Originally Posted by r4nd0
Did you consider a low profile cigarette lighter port to dual USB dongle? Then you'd have 3 USB ports.
Got any pics ? I'm ok with anything that does not take up much space
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My cigarette charger has an extra USB. I've never used it so not sure how well it works. The blue LED next to the port is nice.

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Originally Posted by 1101GS
My cigarette charger has an extra USB. I've never used it so not sure how well it works. The blue LED next to the port is nice.
Isn't that just for charging via usb though? The player won't read through a cigarette charger, right? Assuming he's wanting to have more than one usb to read devices and not just charge.
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
Got any pics ? I'm ok with anything that does not take up much space
Like this one. I have one like this in another car and it sits as close to flush with the 12v port opening as possible. They're available at most automotive and electronic stores, gas stations and/or your favorite online shopping site. It's bound to be quite a bit cheaper than that OEM part, assuming you can get the OEM part to fit at all.

https://www.fasttech.com/product/123...harger-adapter


And yes, this is for charging only.

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