What to tap for extra USB outlets?

[Shyatic]

Hey all,

I have a 2025 Flash, and I'd like to add some extra USB ports for charging phones etc, but I'm not a fan of using the cigarette lighter since the location is so exposed. What are people using to draw power for things like USB ports in the car? I know I can use the mirror for a radar detector or dash camera, but outside of that I have other needs and don't want to have wires hanging around.

Appreciate any ideas!

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[B177y]

Hey all,

I have a 2025 Flash, and I'd like to add some extra USB ports for charging phones etc, but I'm not a fan of using the cigarette lighter since the location is so exposed. What are people using to draw power for things like USB ports in the car? I know I can use the mirror for a radar detector or dash camera, but outside of that I have other needs and don't want to have wires hanging around.

Appreciate any ideas!

Don't you have two USB ports in the bottom right of the center console?

 

[Shyatic]

Don't you have two USB ports in the bottom right of the center console?

Bottom left, but the goal is to hide them entirely. I was going to mount USB ports underneath the dashboard somewhere.

 

[B177y]

Bottom left, but the goal is to hide them entirely. I was going to mount USB ports underneath the dashboard somewhere.

Sorry, I need to define better... The center console under the armrest. Might be the "mobile work space" in your trim level...

 

[Shyatic]

Ah, didn't even think to look there - will report back! Either way, not sure that they put out a lot of power so we'll see if that works.

 

[Shyatic]

Yep, they are there! Now I need to figure how to route power for them out of the console. Think I can drill a grommet into the side and that will be the easiest, but open to suggestions.

 

[jamelski]

Those under the arm rest are hidden and there is a gap on the right side to have the cables come out with it shut why waste time and mess your truck up

 

[K6CCC]

My first thought was "you already have six. How many do you need?"
Plus the wireless charging pad (if that exists in your year / trim).

 

[B177y]

Yep, they are there! Now I need to figure how to route power for them out of the console. Think I can drill a grommet into the side and that will be the easiest, but open to suggestions.

What @jamelski said... Use the notch (top circle).

 

[Shyatic]

I actually found fuse number 10 which is the cigarette lighter and I'll add a fuse tap for that and a USB panel. Can hide that more easily and no need to have to worry about the wires anywhere.

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