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Walsh2011 · 09-03-2016, 01:19 PM

I've had my Camaro SS for almost a month now and I just noticed a rocker switch in the console. I always assumed that someone had broken one of the clips on the trim and used a Christmas tree plug to hold it in place. However, the "Christmas tree plug" is a rocker switch, and I don't know what it's for. I've pressed it and it doesn't appear to do anything.

I removed the plastics and found a bundle of gray wires. It appears to be spliced into the 12 volt power system and it is grounded, but I don't know why it is there. Anybody know what it is?

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Unreal · 09-03-2016, 01:33 PM

Something someone added. Trace the wires, or just remove it.

ron123 · 09-03-2016, 01:49 PM

Guessing Here: Maybe for Ambient/LED lighting but sure is NOT the kit the factory throws in the trunk for OEM option and the dealer installs (California company makes it for Chevy).
Here is what the OEM kit looks like - for cup holders and footwell:

Ron

MonSSterMaro · 09-03-2016, 04:21 PM

Typically that where peoe would hook up the ambient lighting. But they usually don't come with a switch. Looks like it could have been used for something like exhaust cut outs.

Jrichards73 · 09-03-2016, 04:29 PM

Someone clearly removed aftermarket audio and/or lighting. I would trace and pull all the extra wiring out. It will be easy to tell what is factory and what isn't. I have definitely yanked equipment and left the wire on a trade in before. Not worth the previous owners time to yank the wiring. Buddy owns a used car lot and I've had occasion to help him clean out wiring on a used car or 2 as well. Disconnect the battery for safety, cut the wires where they spliced in, use non insulated solder in butt connectors (solder them) and heat shrink to put them back together and she will be as good as new.

8balldeluxe · 09-03-2016, 05:16 PM

Might be for the ejector seat

Walsh2011 · 09-03-2016, 06:12 PM

I took the console apart more just now. I pulled the bundle out and found that there are two gray wires going down towards the transmission. I don't know if it's related to that but I'm pretty sure it's not ABL related. Also, there is no exhaust work done, everything is stock. The only thing that is upgraded it a CAI intake. I'm lost.

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Walsh2011 · 09-03-2016, 06:14 PM

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2SScamaro2010 · 09-03-2016, 07:19 PM

Might of been a switch for cutouts if it goes under the car and they put the stock exhaust back on when traded in

762ch · 09-03-2016, 07:23 PM

Trace the wires like everyone is saying. At least find out what color they splice into. No one is going to know what a mystery switch is on YOUR car. Find the color of the spliced wires and post a pic

DarkCry956 · 09-03-2016, 07:54 PM

To me they look like cutout wires. Specially if they go towards the trans. Is the switch on and off or momentary switch?

Walsh2011 · 09-03-2016, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkCry956

To me they look like cutout wires. Specially if they go towards the trans. Is the switch on and off or momentary switch?

It's a momentary switch. It can be pressed up or down, but it is always facing straight. It looks somewhat like this:

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DarkCry956 · 09-03-2016, 08:28 PM

Definitely cutouts then. They must've put stock exhaust back on there. Press it both ways 5 seconds or so. If your lucky the cutouts are on there out of sight

Walsh2011 · 09-03-2016, 08:35 PM

Here is a diagram of what I can see:

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09-03-2016, 01:19 PM	#1
Walsh2011 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 114	Unknown Rocker Switch?? I've had my Camaro SS for almost a month now and I just noticed a rocker switch in the console. I always assumed that someone had broken one of the clips on the trim and used a Christmas tree plug to hold it in place. However, the "Christmas tree plug" is a rocker switch, and I don't know what it's for. I've pressed it and it doesn't appear to do anything. I removed the plastics and found a bundle of gray wires. It appears to be spliced into the 12 volt power system and it is grounded, but I don't know why it is there. Anybody know what it is? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Yes, I am 18. Yes, I drive an SS. No, my parents did NOT pay for it.

09-03-2016, 01:33 PM	#2
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	Something someone added. Trace the wires, or just remove it. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

09-03-2016, 01:49 PM	#3
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	Guessing Here: Maybe for Ambient/LED lighting but sure is NOT the kit the factory throws in the trunk for OEM option and the dealer installs (California company makes it for Chevy). Here is what the OEM kit looks like - for cup holders and footwell: Ron __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

09-03-2016, 04:29 PM	#5
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	Someone clearly removed aftermarket audio and/or lighting. I would trace and pull all the extra wiring out. It will be easy to tell what is factory and what isn't. I have definitely yanked equipment and left the wire on a trade in before. Not worth the previous owners time to yank the wiring. Buddy owns a used car lot and I've had occasion to help him clean out wiring on a used car or 2 as well. Disconnect the battery for safety, cut the wires where they spliced in, use non insulated solder in butt connectors (solder them) and heat shrink to put them back together and she will be as good as new. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

09-03-2016, 05:16 PM	#6
8balldeluxe Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Victory Red Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 780	Might be for the ejector seat __________________ Speed Engineering Headers w/ Texas Speed HFC's ~ Flowmaster 2 1/2" cat back w/Flowmaster Super 10's ~ Cold Air Inductions Intake w/ Scoop and WW relocate ~ VMAX CNC Spiral PTB ~ Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors w/Hawk pads ~ ZL1 Spoiler ~ SCTX4 RDP Tuned

09-03-2016, 04:21 PM	#4
MonSSterMaro Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Inferno Orange Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 32	Typically that where peoe would hook up the ambient lighting. But they usually don't come with a switch. Looks like it could have been used for something like exhaust cut outs.

09-03-2016, 06:12 PM	#7
Walsh2011 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 114	I took the console apart more just now. I pulled the bundle out and found that there are two gray wires going down towards the transmission. I don't know if it's related to that but I'm pretty sure it's not ABL related. Also, there is no exhaust work done, everything is stock. The only thing that is upgraded it a CAI intake. I'm lost. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Yes, I am 18. Yes, I drive an SS. No, my parents did NOT pay for it.

09-03-2016, 06:14 PM	#8
Walsh2011 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 114	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Yes, I am 18. Yes, I drive an SS. No, my parents did NOT pay for it.

09-03-2016, 07:19 PM	#9
2SScamaro2010 Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 266	Might of been a switch for cutouts if it goes under the car and they put the stock exhaust back on when traded in __________________ Mods: SW Retro Chambered cat back, CAI cai black, APEX scoop and ww tank, RX catch can, APEX Skip-shift Eliminator, Hurst short throw, Speeddawg knob, Kooks 1 7/8 headers high flow cats, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Livernois dyno tune, ZL1 grill and side skirts.WHP: 415 WTQ: 407

09-03-2016, 07:23 PM	#10
762ch Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento Posts: 341	Trace the wires like everyone is saying. At least find out what color they splice into. No one is going to know what a mystery switch is on YOUR car. Find the color of the spliced wires and post a pic

09-03-2016, 07:54 PM	#11
DarkCry956 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas RGV Posts: 794	To me they look like cutout wires. Specially if they go towards the trans. Is the switch on and off or momentary switch?

09-03-2016, 08:28 PM	#13
DarkCry956 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas RGV Posts: 794	Definitely cutouts then. They must've put stock exhaust back on there. Press it both ways 5 seconds or so. If your lucky the cutouts are on there out of sight

09-03-2016, 08:35 PM	#14
Walsh2011 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 114	Here is a diagram of what I can see: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Yes, I am 18. Yes, I drive an SS. No, my parents did NOT pay for it.