How does the ABL in doors work? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

motor1 · 06-25-2010, 04:32 PM

I am considering adding the ABL to my 1SS. I have searched and read but a lot of the info has confused me. I am not yet sure if the plugs are in my door but even if they are I have read that they are not powered. How can I power the factory ABL light strips if the plugs are there and if the plugs are not there? I have read about wires under the kick panels and wires for the door switches. I would prefer to use factory lighting and factory plugs but appreciate any info.

In addition I have not seen an ABL car in person. Do the lights stay on when the doors are closed and are they able to be dimmed? Thanks.

WhoDat24 · 06-25-2010, 06:56 PM

Hey. I have a 2SS, and the ABL stays on even if all doors are closed and moving. Of everyone that i've given rides to, the ABL is one of the most frequently noticed and complimented features of the interior. But to answer your question, I know there was a post sometime last year about someone installing it themselves.. Check out the DIY section?

Oh, and as far as I know, you can't dim them. However, they aren't any brighter than your radio's light.

skuttduck · 06-25-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WhoDat24

Hey. I have a 2SS, and the ABL stays on even if all doors are closed and moving. Of everyone that i've given rides to, the ABL is one of the most frequently noticed and complimented features of the interior. But to answer your question, I know there was a post sometime last year about someone installing it themselves.. Check out the DIY section?

Oh, and as far as I know, you can't dim them. However, they aren't any brighter than your radio's light.

I've been in and out of the doors, dash, etc in my 2LT.

Here goes. The light is an LED light, with a 5mm diameter Acrylic tube, with a small white stripe along the back. When the light is shining down the tube, the white on the back reflects that light out of the panel.

The panel is painted from behind except on the curve. The rest is just clear plastic.

The ambient light circuit is dimmable. I've have yet to find actually where it originates from, but it is a purple wire, and the diagrams show an SRK/SRM or something. That appears to be where you need to find to get the real ambient light circuit.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1259102106

You could go with the door LED for the window switch, use the yellow and black wires to hook up the lamp and it will still be dimmable. Only difference is that this circuit (IP) will not dim all the way off. It will stay on at the lowest level.

Hope that helps.

Michael_Js · 06-25-2010, 07:12 PM

Oh, they do dim in the 2SS - they are connected to the same power source as all the other nighttime illumination

skuttduck · 06-25-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Oh, they do dim in the 2SS - they are connected to the same power source as all the other nighttime illumination

True, but take note that it will go off. Your window switch, traction control switch, etc.. They all have a little bit of light when the ambient light is off.

Only thing I could tell that does the exact same thing was the rings around the speedometer. By the way, I couldn't find a wire that controlled that. I believe that is done digitally.

motor1 · 06-27-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by skuttduck

True, but take note that it will go off. Your window switch, traction control switch, etc.. They all have a little bit of light when the ambient light is off.

Only thing I could tell that does the exact same thing was the rings around the speedometer. By the way, I couldn't find a wire that controlled that. I believe that is done digitally.

Thanks, that just answered ANOTHER question I had. Thanks again for all the help.

iosigma · 12-19-2014, 10:13 PM

hey guys i tried the yellow and black wires on the window switch but it didn't work..i have a 2011 1ss and the panels from the factory with the ambient light strip. Are these wires incorrect?

chris7488 · 04-18-2015, 01:53 AM

So there's really not a way to use the stock harness without tapping in to the window switch

DMan918 · 10-06-2020, 03:44 PM

Does anyone have any updates on this? I tried the yellow and black window switch wires and that did not work. Actually fried out my driver side window actuator.

spyderbuddy · 10-06-2020, 06:49 PM

Look for a Plug on the door panel above the door speaker in the wire loom.
You can just make it out in this picture.

All 2010's had the wiring for the ABL's in the harness, Even in the dash.

DMan918 · 10-06-2020, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

Look for a Plug on the door panel above the door speaker in the wire loom.
You can just make it out in this picture.

All 2010's had the wiring for the ABL's in the harness, Even in the dash.

Thanks. I plugged them in these but they still do not turn on.

spyderbuddy · 10-06-2020, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DMan918

Thanks. I plugged them in these but they still do not turn on.

Fuse? and the headlights parking lights have to be on

spyderbuddy · 10-06-2020, 07:39 PM

I installed the ABL dash Lighting kit from Gen 5 and just plugged them in the dash
the plugs were there also. Most car companies do not make separate wiring harnesses between Trim Levels, it would cost to much. But don't mean they may leave a fuse out if that system is not used.

spyderbuddy · 10-06-2020, 08:02 PM

Looking at the Electrical book for the interior Lighting page 12-47
Fuses F25, F29 & F6 Controls the power for this part of the lights.

06-25-2010, 04:32 PM	#1
motor1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/M6.....no longer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 479 View My Garage	How does the ABL in doors work? I am considering adding the ABL to my 1SS. I have searched and read but a lot of the info has confused me. I am not yet sure if the plugs are in my door but even if they are I have read that they are not powered. How can I power the factory ABL light strips if the plugs are there and if the plugs are not there? I have read about wires under the kick panels and wires for the door switches. I would prefer to use factory lighting and factory plugs but appreciate any info. In addition I have not seen an ABL car in person. Do the lights stay on when the doors are closed and are they able to be dimmed? Thanks.

06-25-2010, 06:56 PM	#2
WhoDat24 Geaux Saints Geaux Drives: Bumblebee. 2SS/RS (#88**) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lexington, Virginia Posts: 109	Hey. I have a 2SS, and the ABL stays on even if all doors are closed and moving. Of everyone that i've given rides to, the ABL is one of the most frequently noticed and complimented features of the interior. But to answer your question, I know there was a post sometime last year about someone installing it themselves.. Check out the DIY section? Oh, and as far as I know, you can't dim them. However, they aren't any brighter than your radio's light. __________________

06-25-2010, 07:12 PM	#4
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	Oh, they do dim in the 2SS - they are connected to the same power source as all the other nighttime illumination __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

10-06-2020, 06:49 PM	#10
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,464 View My Garage	Look for a Plug on the door panel above the door speaker in the wire loom. You can just make it out in this picture. All 2010's had the wiring for the ABL's in the harness, Even in the dash. Attached Images __________________ 2024 Camaro/Panther Emblem,Hot Wheels Emblems, Hot Wheels Door Sills and Floor Mats, Morimoto Fog Lights, PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting & My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller & Paddle Shifter Heritage Grill, Manual Shifter Boot, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, Trunk Black out and Side Grills,

10-06-2020, 07:39 PM	#13
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,464 View My Garage	I installed the ABL dash Lighting kit from Gen 5 and just plugged them in the dash the plugs were there also. Most car companies do not make separate wiring harnesses between Trim Levels, it would cost to much. But don't mean they may leave a fuse out if that system is not used. __________________ 2024 Camaro/Panther Emblem,Hot Wheels Emblems, Hot Wheels Door Sills and Floor Mats, Morimoto Fog Lights, PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting & My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller & Paddle Shifter Heritage Grill, Manual Shifter Boot, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, Trunk Black out and Side Grills,

12-19-2014, 10:13 PM	#7
iosigma Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, 1991 Camaro RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 46	hey guys i tried the yellow and black wires on the window switch but it didn't work..i have a 2011 1ss and the panels from the factory with the ambient light strip. Are these wires incorrect?

04-18-2015, 01:53 AM	#8
chris7488 Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: miami Posts: 230	So there's really not a way to use the stock harness without tapping in to the window switch

10-06-2020, 03:44 PM	#9
DMan918 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Algonquin, IL Posts: 258	Does anyone have any updates on this? I tried the yellow and black window switch wires and that did not work. Actually fried out my driver side window actuator.

10-06-2020, 08:02 PM	#14
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,464 View My Garage	Looking at the Electrical book for the interior Lighting page 12-47 Fuses F25, F29 & F6 Controls the power for this part of the lights. __________________ 2024 Camaro/Panther Emblem,Hot Wheels Emblems, Hot Wheels Door Sills and Floor Mats, Morimoto Fog Lights, PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting & My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller & Paddle Shifter Heritage Grill, Manual Shifter Boot, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, Trunk Black out and Side Grills,

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