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  1. paulsha911

    paulsha911 Junior Member

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    Hi:

    I searched the forum and can't find this answer.

    Where is the USB port in the Prius Plug-in? It's not in the places stated in the manual (ie. glove box or below the deck).

    Thanks.

    Paul
     
    #1 paulsha911, Feb 25, 2014
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    in the center console, in the front of the console inside.
     
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    [Edit: this is wrong]
     
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  4. paulsha911

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    On that panel, I have two heated seat controls and no USB port. :(
     
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    Must be different in the wagon, which is what Jimbo lists as his vehicle.
     
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  7. paulsha911

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    Ah yeah, sorry about the two threads... my browser hung after I hit submit, and then two threads was created. How do I delete or merge?
     
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    There are two trim levels for the PHV, apparently the USB is better hidden in the fancy trim.
     
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    There is a report button, you may report yourself
     
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    Jimbo,
    The picture shown is of an aftermarket DIY install by rosenberger31 in his 2010 Prius III. Not sure why you chose to use it, as it is misleading.
    Add a USB Power Outlet in Your Car
     
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    the pip base also has heated seat controls in that panel. usb is inside the center console, bottom front.
     
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  12. rogerv

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    I checked with a friend who has the Advanced trim, and his is also in the console box. Don't know where Jimbo is coming from.:confused: The OP didn't specify which trim he has, but the answer is the same.
     
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    I am wrong
     
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    I thought that USB port in the photo above looked a little busted...
     
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    Thanks, Jimbo. BTW, should someone want to have a USB plug in the lower tray area, I have seen 12v plugs with a USB port, so you can convert the outlet that the PiP has between the seat heater switches.
    12 volt to usb plug | eBay

    The one in the console box is indeed difficult to find, so I rarely unplug my iPod cord from it. There is the added benefit of keeping everything out of sight under the armrest.;)
     
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    Same for the charger outlet in the armrest. I just leave the charger plugged in, and keep the end sticking out through the grove between the lid and the base so I can just pop on the charger if I need it.
     
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  18. rogerv

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    Well, in the picture it is hard to tell, but the OP said this in the body of his post:
    "Where is the USB port in the Prius Plug-in?" I think that's what we all have been going by.
     
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  19. paulsha911

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    Hi All:

    Sorry for the late reply. Had been traveling.

    It's a 2014 Plug-in.

    I did find the USB port. It's inside the center console box, on the front wall next to the AUX audio jack.

    Thanks.

    Paul
     
    #19 paulsha911, Mar 25, 2014
  20. paulsha911

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    Thanks to priuskitty, I found it. (In the front wall inside the center armrest console.)

    It's indeed hard to plug-in. I also don't like my long USB drive sticking out. Am going to buy one of those small ones so I don't break it if I accidentally bump it hard when reaching in for stuff...

    Paul
     
    #20 paulsha911, Mar 25, 2014
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