Power source for entertainment system installation

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Jun 27, 2016 | 12:39 PM
  #1  
Just ordered a couple of DVD player monitors to installed on the headrests. What I'm discovering is the lack of a power source for the second row. I mean, no USB is one thing but not even a 12V cigarette lighter plug?

Has anyone tried to tap power source from the seats? Or will it be safer to tap the console 12V cigarette lighter plug?
Jun 27, 2016 | 12:53 PM
  #2  
I have not looked at tapping power from the power seats but this DIY from Jacket should be helpful. He installed a couple of outlets for the 2nd row passengers. You can probably use this as a guide on how you might get power to your DVD players.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...-gx-460-a.html
Jun 27, 2016 | 04:55 PM
  #3  
Quote: I have not looked at tapping power from the power seats but this DIY from Jacket should be helpful. He installed a couple of outlets for the 2nd row passengers. You can probably use this as a guide on how you might get power to your DVD players.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...-gx-460-a.html
Nice, that's for the find.
Jun 28, 2016 | 10:32 PM
  #4  
What brand or type of DVD player monitors did you purchased for your GX460?
Jun 29, 2016 | 06:44 PM
  #5  
I had to power from the back AC plug. It is completely ridiculous that a ~$68K vehicle doesn't have USB or 12v plugs. Good grief.

It is unfortunately showing its age. No re-design since 2010.
Jul 4, 2016 | 02:57 PM
  #6  
Quote: What brand or type of DVD player monitors did you purchased for your GX460?
I got these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Verdict is still out if they are keepers.
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