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Classic-Chevy-Guy · 09-19-2012, 05:37 PM

Have a Garmin connected thru the front power outlet. When I first start the car in the morning (getting colder in New England) the indicator light for the Garmin power cord does not light up. Drive about a mile and the indicator light comes on and powers up the Garmin

Tried another Garmin power cord and the same things happen.

Thinking fuse maybe??

Any other thoughts?

Thanks

RollaMo · 09-19-2012, 07:27 PM

Highly doubt it would be a fuse issue.
A fuse would either work or not work. They don't come and go intermittently.

It could be the contacts inside the socket though.
Make sure your getting a good connection when you plug in the connector.

gutterball · 09-19-2012, 07:58 PM

I think it's your Garmin, try the power outlet in the center console and see if it does the same thing or like RollaMo said, make sure your plug is pushed in all the way.

Candy_Camaro · 09-19-2012, 07:59 PM

Garmin sucks, so that's your problem. :-). How old is the nav?

Classic-Chevy-Guy · 09-19-2012, 09:17 PM

Thanks to everyone. Will plug in power cords in both outlets to see if they are exhibiting the same symptoms. It is not the Garmin, since the power outlets are not lighting up.

Will post the results.

norton750 · 09-19-2012, 09:33 PM

had to replace the power cord on my garmin. one contact spring was week

He11bent · 09-19-2012, 09:36 PM

I hard wired an outlet into the fuse panel and ran it under the dash to keep my outlets available. Got the info from one of the treads on here.

Love Garmins, we have TomToms also but not as user friendly IMO.

STW · 09-19-2012, 10:20 PM

Try outlet w Gremlin in someone else's ride. Simplest things first.

Classic-Chevy-Guy · 09-22-2012, 09:32 AM

Left the Garmin plugged into the front power outlet. Plugged in an Iphone power into the console power outlet.

When the car is first started in the morning, both outlets do not work.

And, traveling down the road, both outlets power up at the same time.

Later in the day, the outlets start up when the car is started.

Could it be length of time without starting the car, or possibly temperature?

Tried to check the Owner's Manual and it looks, at least to me, that each outlet in on a separate fuse, so it must up upstream from the fuse box.

Appreciate all the assistance.

Classic-Chevy-Guy · 09-22-2012, 01:35 PM

Based on the indicator lights of the power cords, they both do not have power initially.

So your theory of delay on the power outlets seems to agree on what I am seeing.

Any suggestions on how to find out from Chevrolet if this is the way it is designed?

Is there someone from Oshawa or Customer Service that frequents this Forum.

Thanks

ArmoSS · 10-01-2012, 10:24 PM

Neither one of my power outlets work. Does anyone know which fuse# it is for me to replace it and test to see if it was the fuse?

Classic-Chevy-Guy · 10-01-2012, 10:46 PM

I believe that there is a fuse for each Power Outlet. I posted this in the Warranty Section and received a response that both the Outlets are controlled by a Relay. My car is in the shop and will let everyone know the resolution:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251931

ArmoSS · 10-02-2012, 01:20 AM

Cool, thanks.

The Blue Angel · 10-02-2012, 02:01 AM

09-19-2012, 05:37 PM	#1
Classic-Chevy-Guy Drives: 2024 Camaro LT and 2023 Corvette Z Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 109	Power Outlet Issue Have a Garmin connected thru the front power outlet. When I first start the car in the morning (getting colder in New England) the indicator light for the Garmin power cord does not light up. Drive about a mile and the indicator light comes on and powers up the Garmin Tried another Garmin power cord and the same things happen. Thinking fuse maybe?? Any other thoughts? Thanks

09-19-2012, 07:27 PM	#2
RollaMo Drives: 2017 2SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 1,106	Highly doubt it would be a fuse issue. A fuse would either work or not work. They don't come and go intermittently. It could be the contacts inside the socket though. Make sure your getting a good connection when you plug in the connector. __________________ 1996 Corvette - LT4 2017 Camaro 2SS 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 2015 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited

09-19-2012, 09:36 PM	#7
He11bent Drives: 2019 2SS Convertible Camaro Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 670	I hard wired an outlet into the fuse panel and ran it under the dash to keep my outlets available. Got the info from one of the treads on here. Love Garmins, we have TomToms also but not as user friendly IMO. __________________ \(^^^)/ <--A Smile From He11 Escort 360 MAXX w/DIYGen5 hardwire Harness K&N AirCharger Cold Air Intake Sound Tube Delete

09-22-2012, 09:32 AM	#9
Classic-Chevy-Guy Drives: 2024 Camaro LT and 2023 Corvette Z Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 109	Still a Problem Left the Garmin plugged into the front power outlet. Plugged in an Iphone power into the console power outlet. When the car is first started in the morning, both outlets do not work. And, traveling down the road, both outlets power up at the same time. Later in the day, the outlets start up when the car is started. Could it be length of time without starting the car, or possibly temperature? Tried to check the Owner's Manual and it looks, at least to me, that each outlet in on a separate fuse, so it must up upstream from the fuse box. Appreciate all the assistance.

09-19-2012, 07:58 PM	#3
gutterball Drives: 2014 1LS M6 Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Britain, Ct Posts: 937 View My Garage	I think it's your Garmin, try the power outlet in the center console and see if it does the same thing or like RollaMo said, make sure your plug is pushed in all the way.

09-19-2012, 07:59 PM	#4
Candy_Camaro Amanda Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 783 View My Garage	Garmin sucks, so that's your problem. :-). How old is the nav?

09-19-2012, 09:17 PM	#5
Classic-Chevy-Guy Drives: 2024 Camaro LT and 2023 Corvette Z Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 109	Thanks to everyone. Will plug in power cords in both outlets to see if they are exhibiting the same symptoms. It is not the Garmin, since the power outlets are not lighting up. Will post the results.

09-19-2012, 09:33 PM	#6
norton750 Drives: 2010 2LT sumit white Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sioux lookout Ontario canada Posts: 209	had to replace the power cord on my garmin. one contact spring was week

09-19-2012, 10:20 PM	#8
STW Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 422	Try outlet w Gremlin in someone else's ride. Simplest things first.

09-22-2012, 01:35 PM	#10
Classic-Chevy-Guy Drives: 2024 Camaro LT and 2023 Corvette Z Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 109	Based on the indicator lights of the power cords, they both do not have power initially. So your theory of delay on the power outlets seems to agree on what I am seeing. Any suggestions on how to find out from Chevrolet if this is the way it is designed? Is there someone from Oshawa or Customer Service that frequents this Forum. Thanks

10-01-2012, 10:24 PM	#11
ArmoSS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 506	Neither one of my power outlets work. Does anyone know which fuse# it is for me to replace it and test to see if it was the fuse?

10-01-2012, 10:46 PM	#12
Classic-Chevy-Guy Drives: 2024 Camaro LT and 2023 Corvette Z Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 109	I believe that there is a fuse for each Power Outlet. I posted this in the Warranty Section and received a response that both the Outlets are controlled by a Relay. My car is in the shop and will let everyone know the resolution: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251931

10-02-2012, 01:20 AM	#13
ArmoSS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 506	Cool, thanks.