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caverman · 03-19-2011, 01:24 PM

I figured I would post this in the Audio section since someone adding audio has probably done this before.

I'm working on a wiring harness to get rid of my DRLs and I need to run a small wire from the trunk area all the way to the engine compartment. I saw in another DIY thread that there is already a whole on the driver side engine compartment under the master cylinder area that will allow me to go from under the dash to the engine compartment.

So I need to figure out the best way to get the wire there. I'm assuming I can pull up the kick panel that says "Camaro" on it but I don't know how to pull the rear panel that's beside the rear seat or the kick panel that is in the driver's foot well.

Anyone have any suggestions on how I can get those out or how I can run the wire from the rear to the front pretty easily?

gorgeous-ss · 03-20-2011, 10:45 AM

yea its pretty easy i have 2 runs of 1/0 guage wire running under the trim panels from front battery post to the battery. I just removed the plastic panel next to the driver seat(just snaps in) then the kick panel under the dash. If you are running a small wire i would say you will not have to fully remove the back panel. Just remove the lower part of the rear seat and pull the panel gently enough so you can put the wire where you want

TonyNo · 03-20-2011, 11:04 AM

Why would you need a wire from the trunk for DRL's?

caverman · 03-20-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gorgeous-ss

yea its pretty easy i have 2 runs of 1/0 guage wire running under the trim panels from front battery post to the battery. I just removed the plastic panel next to the driver seat(just snaps in) then the kick panel under the dash. If you are running a small wire i would say you will not have to fully remove the back panel. Just remove the lower part of the rear seat and pull the panel gently enough so you can put the wire where you want

Thanks....I think I may not even have to pop all the panels up. Looks like I can lift the ends and tuck the wire up under the panel. We are only talking and 18 guage wire.

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Originally Posted by TonyNo

Why would you need a wire from the trunk for DRL's?

I'll post and explain if it works.

IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 · 03-20-2011, 02:56 PM

I found a remote relay that works with the Homelink buttons if that will save you some grief.
They have latching, momentary and reversing polarity up to 15A----> http://www.elogisys.com/departments.asp?DID=REMOTE

Kendell347 · 03-21-2011, 01:03 PM

You have plenty of sources of +12v up front, not sure why you'd need to go all the way to the trunk?

caverman · 03-21-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kendell347

You have plenty of sources of +12v up front, not sure why you'd need to go all the way to the trunk?

I need to know when the parking/headlights are on. Tail light seems to be the best option without splicing into wires since no one can find a plug for the parking bulbs.

It will all make more sense if I can get it working. I'll be posting up everything if I can work out all the wrinkles.

TonyNo · 03-21-2011, 02:30 PM

That makes more sense, especially knowing that the parks don't come on with an RS. I'd just tap into a BCM wire, though.

The Stig · 03-21-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyNo

That makes more sense, especially knowing that the parks don't come on with an RS. I'd just tap into a BCM wire, though.

Yep. See attached. Parking lights are about... half way down.

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IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 · 03-21-2011, 05:09 PM

maybe if you give us a heads up of what you're wanting to do we can give more advice.

crewxp · 03-21-2011, 05:20 PM

A poster mentioned homelink above.

Is there an easy way to have your DRL's hooked up to your homelink?

klatterblast · 03-21-2011, 05:53 PM

do you want them on with your running lights ?

crewxp · 03-21-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by klatterblast

do you want them on with your running lights ?

In reference to Me?

If possible, I would like to have them function as normal (DRLs), but if at night I want them on, then all I have to do is press the homelink button.

Possible? What way were you thinking?

IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 · 03-21-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by crewxp

In reference to Me?

If possible, I would like to have them function as normal (DRLs), but if at night I want them on, then all I have to do is press the homelink button.

Possible? What way were you thinking?

I posted the Homelink remote. It would be possible but you'd have to isolate the DRL's so when the remote relay is on the power doesn't feed back into the car.

Basically...

03-19-2011, 01:24 PM	#1
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Help getting wire from trunk to engine compartment I figured I would post this in the Audio section since someone adding audio has probably done this before. I'm working on a wiring harness to get rid of my DRLs and I need to run a small wire from the trunk area all the way to the engine compartment. I saw in another DIY thread that there is already a whole on the driver side engine compartment under the master cylinder area that will allow me to go from under the dash to the engine compartment. So I need to figure out the best way to get the wire there. I'm assuming I can pull up the kick panel that says "Camaro" on it but I don't know how to pull the rear panel that's beside the rear seat or the kick panel that is in the driver's foot well. Anyone have any suggestions on how I can get those out or how I can run the wire from the rear to the front pretty easily? __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

03-20-2011, 11:04 AM	#3
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	Why would you need a wire from the trunk for DRL's? __________________

03-20-2011, 02:56 PM	#5
IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 NorCal Camaro➎ Member Drives: Bowties ONLY!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor☆Cal Posts: 1,767 View My Garage	I found a remote relay that works with the Homelink buttons if that will save you some grief. They have latching, momentary and reversing polarity up to 15A----> http://www.elogisys.com/departments.asp?DID=REMOTE __________________

03-21-2011, 01:03 PM	#6
Kendell347 Doc Drives: BLACKOUT & Fifty Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,580 View My Garage	You have plenty of sources of +12v up front, not sure why you'd need to go all the way to the trunk? __________________ 1100-7/20/2009 * 6000-2/4/10 Proud Owner of Autographed Litho # 1282010 Camaro 2 SS/RS - BLACKOUT & 2017 Camaro 2 SS - 50th Anniversary #894 WWW. NY5THGEN.COM

03-21-2011, 02:30 PM	#8
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	That makes more sense, especially knowing that the parks don't come on with an RS. I'd just tap into a BCM wire, though. __________________

03-20-2011, 10:45 AM	#2
gorgeous-ss Drives: 2011 ss/rs Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: illinois Posts: 293	yea its pretty easy i have 2 runs of 1/0 guage wire running under the trim panels from front battery post to the battery. I just removed the plastic panel next to the driver seat(just snaps in) then the kick panel under the dash. If you are running a small wire i would say you will not have to fully remove the back panel. Just remove the lower part of the rear seat and pull the panel gently enough so you can put the wire where you want

03-21-2011, 05:09 PM	#10
IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 NorCal Camaro➎ Member Drives: Bowties ONLY!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor☆Cal Posts: 1,767 View My Garage	maybe if you give us a heads up of what you're wanting to do we can give more advice. __________________

03-21-2011, 05:20 PM	#11
crewxp Drives: 2LT RS Summit White Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293	A poster mentioned homelink above. Is there an easy way to have your DRL's hooked up to your homelink?

03-21-2011, 05:53 PM	#12
klatterblast Drives: 2010 camaro 2ssrs blk. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: walker la. Posts: 1,732 View My Garage	do you want them on with your running lights ? __________________ 2010 Hennessey HPE650 2SSRS Blk/Blk Magnuson TVS2300,ported heads,cam,Hotchkis suspension. Weld 17”s, Mickey Thompson’s.

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