jaleels

I saw a reference to a Type B power outlet in the GX 460 owners manual. Does anyone know if this is a option for U.S. cars?

outlet 3.doc

antonio98

The 120V two prong outlet is standard.

SaniDel

Our GX has the outlet, but not the switch so presumably we do not have 120 VAC service.

antonio98

They must have decided to forego the switch after the documentation was created.

The outlet works automatically once your car is in the IGNITION ON mode.

jaleels

Here is a picture of what was in the manual. There is a Type A and a Type B.

SaniDel

Type A does not mention the switch, but emphasizes the limit of 100 Watts. A picture of Type A can be seen on page 537 of the Owners Manual. It seems the difference between Type A and Type B is the power rating. Type B is rated at 400 Watts and includes the switch on the dashboard.

https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lex...html&locale=en

antonio98

It appears that this Type B switch is offered on the Ultra Premium in Canada.

Can anyone from Canada confirm this?

Capirato

Has anybody installed a 120 Volt outlet in the front compartment ??

Sure would be handy to have.

~ Cap

Luke27617

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I have just bought a $10 converter so I can connect my laptop at front. It is not as pretty as factory plug on the back, but works perfectly when need one.

Capirato

Luke.....

Also, one could use an extension cord.

When I get around to it, I'm going to make the 12 Volt power source, constantly hot.

At the same time, I'll put a 120 Volt outlet some place out of the way and out of sight, but handy.

~ Cap

russcarver

Capirato,

Did you ever get the 12v power source constantly hot? If so, can you describe how to do it for me? Does it also make the USB power source constantly hot?

Thanks!

--Russ

superstar3

I have it in my GX 2010 Ultra Premium. It is basically a switch to engage if the power supply requirement for the plugged in item is over 100w.