On my xB above the glove box is what appears to be a blank space for somthing I assume like a switch or maybe something I need like a cig. lighter. Although I dont need the lighter I would like a spot with constant power so if go to the store or somewhere where I turn the car off I can continue to charge my cell phone. Does anyone sell something I can use for a constant power source that would fit in that spot?

One of only two complaints/annoyances so far about my xB, no contant power to charge a phone. Second is no factory cruise but thats for a different post.

Cheers
Rob

 

Moved to xB Ice & Interior but left you a shadow ;-)

 

For some reason, I think they knew they were going to use it for ipods eventually because in the new xB's you can get the ipod hookup which actually utilizes that small punchout.

Though this doesn't answer your question for your product search, I figured I might let you know that little bit of info. let me look for some things and get back with ya.

 

I was told the punch-out was for the VIP tables.

 

Get a lighter socket and wire it up right to the battery. Mount it where ever you find a suitable spot.

 

u could rewire the factory cig lighter if u wanted.. Just cut the black power wire connected to it, and attach it to a constant power source in the car - like the 12v ignition wire or directly to the battery

 

The primary reason that hole is there is for access to one of the bolts holding the dash assembly on...

I don't know of any pre-made aftermarket items for your use, but one could certainly whip up a continuously powered connection from the fuse block that could power a charge cable that came out there...

Myself, I just have a multi-tap off the cig lighter (which is switched) so I can charge the cellphone in the xB, but I rarely hook up to it. I have a massive batt on mine and I only charge up about once a week or so, anyway.

 

I installed a Continuous cigarette lighter plug in my stock scion arm rest. I just drilled a hole for it and fished the wire to the fuse box. I tied it in to the hazard lights which are a constant 12volts dc non switched. Very easy to do about an hour or so and about 6 bucks of parts and wire.