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aldaran · 11-22-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by aldaran

I would really like to know if it does. I won't be able to get my 1SS until summer next year after my Silverado is paid off.

Ok. Did anyone have a chance to look in their 1SS for this plug? I assume they use the same wiring harness for all Camaros but would be nice if someone could just confirm it.

aldaran · 11-28-2009, 09:47 PM

It seems I found the answer myself. The 1SS does not have the factory plug for ABL. I guess a different plug could be purchased and tap into the dimmer switch. Any ideas?

sherifdude · 11-28-2009, 10:12 PM

NO PLUG IN MY 1SS

LewisB22 · 12-06-2009, 07:17 PM

Ok what the deal with that, i have a 2SS and no plug there either just the empty hole like the photo above. May car was built Oct 31. Did they take the plug out or move it some where else??

aldaran · 12-06-2009, 10:10 PM

wow. i wonder if they removed it knowing they didn't have their dash abl working.

Mr_Draco · 12-06-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by aldaran

wow. i wonder if they removed it knowing they didn't have their dash abl working.

That would require changing the wire harness which would be a little hard and expensive mid model year. A more reasonable idea would be that they was told not to put it in position and is hanging somewhere behind the duct work there.

camarorick · 12-06-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LewisB22

Ok what the deal with that, i have a 2SS and no plug there either just the empty hole like the photo above. May car was built Oct 31. Did they take the plug out or move it some where else??

Wow, that's weird

It would be nice to have someone else with a newer 2SS, or 2LT confirm this.

aldaran · 12-07-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

That would require changing the wire harness which would be a little hard and expensive mid model year. A more reasonable idea would be that they was told not to put it in position and is hanging somewhere behind the duct work there.

could be. its just weird for it not to be in place.

FwyFlyer · 12-08-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LewisB22

Ok what the deal with that, i have a 2SS and no plug there either just the empty hole like the photo above. May car was built Oct 31. Did they take the plug out or move it some where else??

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Originally Posted by camarorick

Wow, that's weird

It would be nice to have someone else with a newer 2SS, or 2LT confirm this.

I have a 2SS/RS born on 09/29/09 and I have the plug behind the driver side panel. My car has the backup sensors too. So if there was a new harness in use, I would think it would have been used with the new "option".
HTH, Rick

skuttduck · 12-08-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by aldaran

could be. its just weird for it not to be in place.

Have you tried pulling your gauges off, to see if both of the plugs are behind the cluster?

I noticed that both plugs seem to come out from the wires behind the gauges.

camarorick · 12-09-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by FwyFlyer

I have a 2SS/RS born on 09/29/09 and I have the plug behind the driver side panel. My car has the backup sensors too. So if there was a new harness in use, I would think it would have been used with the new "option".
HTH, Rick

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Originally Posted by skuttduck

Have you tried pulling your gauges off, to see if both of the plugs are behind the cluster?

I noticed that both plugs seem to come out from the wires behind the gauges.

I think you're right, it's more than likely the plug is there....

LewisB22, you should take a look...

LewisB22 · 12-09-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by camarorick

I think you're right, it's more than likely the plug is there....

LewisB22, you should take a look...

Yea i kinda figure it's behind the dash. When i get a chance i will go digging a bit.

Elu · 12-17-2009, 12:22 PM

As a lurker not ready to commit to this undertaking just yet I've been thinking about how this mod looks in the day time. The nice straight line minimally sized seems good enough, however, looking at the side panels as a factory finished unit the area where the light tube shines through has a definite finish. So being anal about how things look I am thinking that a nice light dusting of a brushed nickle spray paint or graphite metalic would still allow the light to pass through and provide that factory finished look. If anyone tries it before I get a round to it please post pictures.

camarorick · 12-17-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Elu

As a lurker not ready to commit to this undertaking just yet I've been thinking about how this mod looks in the day time. The nice straight line minimally sized seems good enough, however, looking at the side panels as a factory finished unit the area where the light tube shines through has a definite finish. So being anal about how things look I am thinking that a nice light dusting of a brushed nickle spray paint or graphite metalic would still allow the light to pass through and provide that factory finished look. If anyone tries it before I get a round to it please post pictures.

The paint that's used on the trim seems to be water based, so if you use anything with solvents, you will have the trim paint lift/bubble. I know this, because I had to repaint the entire trim after trying to mist the sanded part.

The other issue is that the EL wire has a limited brightness, so doing this will practically nullify the light effect.... Although, I hear they might have a higher intensity wire available

...... This might be a viable option if you're using the other ABL methods.

11-28-2009, 10:12 PM	#129
sherifdude MEAN MACHINE Drives: 2010 CHEVY CAMARO 1SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: prairieville,louisiana Posts: 283 View My Garage	1ss NO PLUG IN MY 1SS Attached Images

12-06-2009, 07:17 PM	#130
LewisB22 Drives: 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT/2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 88	Ok what the deal with that, i have a 2SS and no plug there either just the empty hole like the photo above. May car was built Oct 31. Did they take the plug out or move it some where else?? __________________ _____________________________________________ 2SS/RS, Cyber Gray Metalic, Black Interior Order date- Don't Remember! 2000, Order accepted by GM 10/13/2009 2500, Order preferenced 10/14/2009 3000, Order accepted by production control 10/19/2009 TPW 11/02/2009 3100, Order available to sequence 3300, Order scheduled for production 10/23/2009 3400, Order broadcast 10/30/2009 3800, Order produced 10/31/2009 got my Vin #62932 on 11/04/2009 4200, Shipped 11/4/2009 - Railroad rail number ETTX852716

11-28-2009, 09:47 PM	#128
aldaran Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alice, Texas Posts: 579	It seems I found the answer myself. The 1SS does not have the factory plug for ABL. I guess a different plug could be purchased and tap into the dimmer switch. Any ideas?

12-06-2009, 10:10 PM	#131
aldaran Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alice, Texas Posts: 579	wow. i wonder if they removed it knowing they didn't have their dash abl working.

12-17-2009, 12:22 PM	#139
Elu BMI/Recording Academy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albuqueqrue Posts: 7	As a lurker not ready to commit to this undertaking just yet I've been thinking about how this mod looks in the day time. The nice straight line minimally sized seems good enough, however, looking at the side panels as a factory finished unit the area where the light tube shines through has a definite finish. So being anal about how things look I am thinking that a nice light dusting of a brushed nickle spray paint or graphite metalic would still allow the light to pass through and provide that factory finished look. If anyone tries it before I get a round to it please post pictures.