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gtjacket · 07-17-2009, 12:44 PM

Okay, i was using a plug in tire inflator and I plugged into the forward power outlet (located just below a/c and in front of stick) and I blew a fuse. I then checked the owners manual and saw that this fuse box is located under the instrument panel all the way at the end by the drivers side. I went to pull the box and noticed that it appears to be located real high under the instrument panel. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get to it. I have not tried because I don't want to screw anything up. BTW, if you are going to use a power outlet for a tire inflator use the one under the arm rest compartment.

gtjacket · 07-17-2009, 02:52 PM

So no one has replaced a fuse yet?

Moth · 07-29-2009, 01:24 PM

Hey man I got the 2lt and the fuse box is actually on the passanger side .. Maye that would help??

Aaron1121 · 07-30-2009, 01:06 AM

I just wired my radar dectector. The fuse box is super easy to get to.

-Open the drivers door.

- Look at the dash. The panel that faces the door when you open it pops right off, the fusebox is inside.

- Grab the bottom of the panel and pull. Three clips hold the cover, and the cover pops right off. The inside of the cover has a chart of all of the fuses. The two accessory ones are right in the middle.

- It's also on page 9-45 of your owners manual.

BTW-

2 Interesting things. The dash ABL connector is right above the fusebox behind the panel. It is ready to go, just not plugged in. I had my multimeter out, and verified that the connector works with the ABL dimmer switch. (Where are our vendors with aftermarket kits for the dash lighting. It should be plug and play!!)

When you open the cover to the fusebox, the Onstar fuse is there. There was some question about how to disable it. I didn't try it out, but I believe this would be the place.

Betro02 · 07-30-2009, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron1121

2 Interesting things. The dash ABL connector is right above the fusebox behind the panel. It is ready to go, just not plugged in. I had my multimeter out, and verified that the connector works with the ABL dimmer switch. (Where are our vendors with aftermarket kits for the dash lighting. It should be plug and play!!)

I bet GM left it like that for future development, maybe the 2011 model would have a complete dash ABL or they might release it later this year. anyways its good to know that its there.

gtjacket · 07-30-2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron1121

I just wired my radar dectector. The fuse box is super easy to get to.

-Open the drivers door.

- Look at the dash. The panel that faces the door when you open it pops right off, the fusebox is inside.

- Grab the bottom of the panel and pull. Three clips hold the cover, and the cover pops right off. The inside of the cover has a chart of all of the fuses. The two accessory ones are right in the middle.

- It's also on page 9-45 of your owners manual.

BTW-

2 Interesting things. The dash ABL connector is right above the fusebox behind the panel. It is ready to go, just not plugged in. I had my multimeter out, and verified that the connector works with the ABL dimmer switch. (Where are our vendors with aftermarket kits for the dash lighting. It should be plug and play!!)

When you open the cover to the fusebox, the Onstar fuse is there. There was some question about how to disable it. I didn't try it out, but I believe this would be the place.

Thanks Aaron, problem solved.

Baughman · 07-30-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron1121

When you open the cover to the fusebox, the Onstar fuse is there. There was some question about how to disable it. I didn't try it out, but I believe this would be the place.

I kind of hope Onstar won't be that easy for car thiefs to disable...... Kinda pointless if all they have to do is pull a panel off and pop out the fuse

Aaron1121 · 07-30-2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baughman

I kind of hope Onstar won't be that easy for car thiefs to disable...... Kinda pointless if all they have to do is pull a panel off and pop out the fuse

Yeah....

I like Onstar, so I will leave mine on. But now people know where to look to disable it in case they don't pay there car payments or feel like going OJ on someone.....

scomaro22 · 07-30-2009, 03:11 PM

Speaking of fuse boxes, is anyone familiar with the newer Zo6's and how there is a fuse for the baffles in the exhaust ? I was told if you pull that fuse those baffles are wide open and the car shakes things apart ?? True or False ?? Second question is, do the new Camaros have that same fuse that can be pulled ??

bluman · 08-04-2009, 07:57 PM

True, but the Camaro is lacking a dual exhaust mode, meaning the baffles open up at 3000 rpm and close under 3000 rpm , thus dual mode exhaust,
I have a bypass switch installed that keeps them open at all times, sorry to say this does not work in the Camaro

Irnwkrkev · 12-03-2010, 06:22 PM

Didn't even know about the inside fuse box, after I found it and pulled F-13 - IT WORKED! My iphone is now being recognized and controlled by the head unit like it was before. No reseting of the clock or anything like that.

SSFury · 12-03-2010, 11:48 PM

Not to bring out something that will help auto thieves, but onstar works through satellite signals. Hence.. the shark fin on the roof. All the would be car thief needs is one swing with a hammer, or large rock to break off the shark fin, and onstar is gone.

I was just told that yesterday by the technician installing lo-jack on my car. I have onstar, its all nice and all, but ill keep my lo-jack just the same.
~ Fury

pogiskier · 12-04-2010, 12:45 AM

It's actually cell phone through verison. If you are a verison customer you can add your car to your family plan, the min. are much cheaper that way.
you are right rip the fin off and by by signal.

badpig · 02-25-2011, 10:21 AM

which of these fuses would have permanent power running to it not just when the key is turned?

07-17-2009, 12:44 PM	#1
gtjacket 2G1FT1EW0A9118618 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black/IOM M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 550 View My Garage	fuse box Okay, i was using a plug in tire inflator and I plugged into the forward power outlet (located just below a/c and in front of stick) and I blew a fuse. I then checked the owners manual and saw that this fuse box is located under the instrument panel all the way at the end by the drivers side. I went to pull the box and noticed that it appears to be located real high under the instrument panel. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get to it. I have not tried because I don't want to screw anything up. BTW, if you are going to use a power outlet for a tire inflator use the one under the arm rest compartment. __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted 12/5 2000, Order accepted by GM 05/05 3000, Order accepted by production control 05/05 3400, Order broadcast 6/4 3800, Order produced 6/15 4000, Available to ship 6/16 4104, Bailment Invoice 4200, Shipped 6/19 6000, Delivered to the customer 6/25 2SS/RS BLK M6 GFX IOM interior

07-17-2009, 02:52 PM	#2
gtjacket 2G1FT1EW0A9118618 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black/IOM M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 550 View My Garage	So no one has replaced a fuse yet? __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted 12/5 2000, Order accepted by GM 05/05 3000, Order accepted by production control 05/05 3400, Order broadcast 6/4 3800, Order produced 6/15 4000, Available to ship 6/16 4104, Bailment Invoice 4200, Shipped 6/19 6000, Delivered to the customer 6/25 2SS/RS BLK M6 GFX IOM interior

07-29-2009, 01:24 PM	#3
Moth Drives: 2010 Black 2LT/RS camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 142 View My Garage	Hey man I got the 2lt and the fuse box is actually on the passanger side .. Maye that would help?? __________________

07-30-2009, 01:06 AM	#4
Aaron1121 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: . Posts: 80	I just wired my radar dectector. The fuse box is super easy to get to. -Open the drivers door. - Look at the dash. The panel that faces the door when you open it pops right off, the fusebox is inside. - Grab the bottom of the panel and pull. Three clips hold the cover, and the cover pops right off. The inside of the cover has a chart of all of the fuses. The two accessory ones are right in the middle. - It's also on page 9-45 of your owners manual. BTW- 2 Interesting things. The dash ABL connector is right above the fusebox behind the panel. It is ready to go, just not plugged in. I had my multimeter out, and verified that the connector works with the ABL dimmer switch. (Where are our vendors with aftermarket kits for the dash lighting. It should be plug and play!!) When you open the cover to the fusebox, the Onstar fuse is there. There was some question about how to disable it. I didn't try it out, but I believe this would be the place. Attached Images Last edited by Aaron1121; 07-30-2009 at 01:18 PM.

08-04-2009, 07:57 PM	#10
bluman Drives: '10 Corvette GS/'13 Mustang Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 635	True, but the Camaro is lacking a dual exhaust mode, meaning the baffles open up at 3000 rpm and close under 3000 rpm , thus dual mode exhaust, I have a bypass switch installed that keeps them open at all times, sorry to say this does not work in the Camaro __________________ 2010 Camaro SIM/CGM RS/2LT VIN #310 SOLD 2010 Corvette Grand Sport

07-30-2009, 03:11 PM	#9
scomaro22 Drives: 2010 VR 2SS! ,'09 Genesis Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: D-town, PA Posts: 256 View My Garage	Speaking of fuse boxes, is anyone familiar with the newer Zo6's and how there is a fuse for the baffles in the exhaust ? I was told if you pull that fuse those baffles are wide open and the car shakes things apart ?? True or False ?? Second question is, do the new Camaros have that same fuse that can be pulled ??

12-03-2010, 06:22 PM	#11
Irnwkrkev Drives: 2011 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 528	Didn't even know about the inside fuse box, after I found it and pulled F-13 - IT WORKED! My iphone is now being recognized and controlled by the head unit like it was before. No reseting of the clock or anything like that.

12-03-2010, 11:48 PM	#12
SSFury My Road Rage is Legendary Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS "Fury" Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sahuarita AZ Posts: 744 View My Garage	Not to bring out something that will help auto thieves, but onstar works through satellite signals. Hence.. the shark fin on the roof. All the would be car thief needs is one swing with a hammer, or large rock to break off the shark fin, and onstar is gone. I was just told that yesterday by the technician installing lo-jack on my car. I have onstar, its all nice and all, but ill keep my lo-jack just the same. ~ Fury

12-04-2010, 12:45 AM	#13
pogiskier Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss black,hurst shifter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Logan, UT Posts: 307	It's actually cell phone through verison. If you are a verison customer you can add your car to your family plan, the min. are much cheaper that way. you are right rip the fin off and by by signal. __________________

02-25-2011, 10:21 AM	#14
badpig Drives: 2010 Camaro LT1-Cyber Grey Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 13	which of these fuses would have permanent power running to it not just when the key is turned? __________________ Chrome don't get you home...

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