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usafboy · 12-13-2014, 11:45 AM

Installing diode dynamics RGB footwell kit with their switch. T-tapped the switch wires into the wires going into the RGB controller and connected them to the switch, now it keeps blowing the fuse for the 12v outlet that I'm tapped into. I've tried replacing with a 20A, 15A, and 10A fuse but they all blow when I turn the key on.

What fuse should I use? I don't want to get rid of the switch because I got ahead of myself and already drilled a hole and put it in so now if I don't use it, it's just there for nothing.

I'm not an electronics guy at all!

JimE · 12-13-2014, 12:21 PM

There is a fault somewhere. Either bad wiring, a short, or faulty hardware (ie: switch, controller, or lighting).

You can find a wiring issue using a multimeter.

usafboy · 12-13-2014, 12:57 PM

I took off the t-taps from the red/black wires that I had the switch tapped into. Tried the LEDs and they worked fine. Used brand new t-taps the red ones since both wires are 18 guage, and same thing happens, fuse blows. It's something with adding the switch into.

What if instead of tapping into the wires going into the controller, I tapped directly into the wires going into the outlet? Before or after the taps for the LEDs make a difference? If these don't work then I give up and will just have an empty switch lol

13FastBlkSS · 12-13-2014, 01:06 PM

What wires (from the car) are you tapping into?

usafboy · 12-13-2014, 01:11 PM

The ones going into the 12v outlet in front of the shifter, that are on the bottom of the shifter plate piece. Is there somewhere else I should tap?

13FastBlkSS · 12-13-2014, 01:14 PM

So your tapping the wires coming from the cigarette lighter?

usafboy · 12-13-2014, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 13FastBlkSS

So your tapping the wires coming from the cigarette lighter?

Yes that's correct.

usafboy · 12-13-2014, 05:36 PM

Got it working thanks to 13FastBlkSS!!! Thanks again!!!

12-13-2014, 11:45 AM	#1
usafboy Drives: 2010 Silver SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 882	Footwell w/switch, blowing fuse Installing diode dynamics RGB footwell kit with their switch. T-tapped the switch wires into the wires going into the RGB controller and connected them to the switch, now it keeps blowing the fuse for the 12v outlet that I'm tapped into. I've tried replacing with a 20A, 15A, and 10A fuse but they all blow when I turn the key on. What fuse should I use? I don't want to get rid of the switch because I got ahead of myself and already drilled a hole and put it in so now if I don't use it, it's just there for nothing. I'm not an electronics guy at all! __________________ 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro SS/RS LS3 Mods...so far: resonator/muffler delete, tinted everything, '13 shift knob/boot, bowtie delete, PFADT sway bars, CAI intake, Hurst short shifter, JBA cat deletes, BMR trailing arms/outer bushings/steering rack bushing, Bo White ported TB. Rhino79 Dyno tuned...405 HP/399 TQ

12-13-2014, 12:57 PM	#3
usafboy Drives: 2010 Silver SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 882	I took off the t-taps from the red/black wires that I had the switch tapped into. Tried the LEDs and they worked fine. Used brand new t-taps the red ones since both wires are 18 guage, and same thing happens, fuse blows. It's something with adding the switch into. What if instead of tapping into the wires going into the controller, I tapped directly into the wires going into the outlet? Before or after the taps for the LEDs make a difference? If these don't work then I give up and will just have an empty switch lol __________________ 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro SS/RS LS3 Mods...so far: resonator/muffler delete, tinted everything, '13 shift knob/boot, bowtie delete, PFADT sway bars, CAI intake, Hurst short shifter, JBA cat deletes, BMR trailing arms/outer bushings/steering rack bushing, Bo White ported TB. Rhino79 Dyno tuned...405 HP/399 TQ

12-13-2014, 01:06 PM	#4
13FastBlkSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,048	What wires (from the car) are you tapping into? __________________ 2013 Black / Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 w/Magnuson TVS2300, ZL1 Fuelpump / ADM FPCM, NPP Exhaust, Cold Air Inductions CAI w/ Scoop, Elite Engineering Catch Can, VMAX Ported TB, OEM 1LE Front Splitter, AAC Ghosted Side Markers, Dropped on BMR Split Drop Springs Build#24869

12-13-2014, 01:11 PM	#5
usafboy Drives: 2010 Silver SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 882	The ones going into the 12v outlet in front of the shifter, that are on the bottom of the shifter plate piece. Is there somewhere else I should tap? __________________ 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro SS/RS LS3 Mods...so far: resonator/muffler delete, tinted everything, '13 shift knob/boot, bowtie delete, PFADT sway bars, CAI intake, Hurst short shifter, JBA cat deletes, BMR trailing arms/outer bushings/steering rack bushing, Bo White ported TB. Rhino79 Dyno tuned...405 HP/399 TQ

12-13-2014, 01:14 PM	#6
13FastBlkSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,048	So your tapping the wires coming from the cigarette lighter? __________________ 2013 Black / Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 w/Magnuson TVS2300, ZL1 Fuelpump / ADM FPCM, NPP Exhaust, Cold Air Inductions CAI w/ Scoop, Elite Engineering Catch Can, VMAX Ported TB, OEM 1LE Front Splitter, AAC Ghosted Side Markers, Dropped on BMR Split Drop Springs Build#24869

12-13-2014, 12:21 PM	#2
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	There is a fault somewhere. Either bad wiring, a short, or faulty hardware (ie: switch, controller, or lighting). You can find a wiring issue using a multimeter.

12-13-2014, 05:36 PM	#8
usafboy Drives: 2010 Silver SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 882	Got it working thanks to 13FastBlkSS!!! Thanks again!!! __________________ 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro SS/RS LS3 Mods...so far: resonator/muffler delete, tinted everything, '13 shift knob/boot, bowtie delete, PFADT sway bars, CAI intake, Hurst short shifter, JBA cat deletes, BMR trailing arms/outer bushings/steering rack bushing, Bo White ported TB. Rhino79 Dyno tuned...405 HP/399 TQ