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jimkerr · 07-01-2011, 09:59 PM

One of the most annoying things for me is the 12volt sockets turning off when you turn off your car. Now I can't charge my mp3 player or my phone when my car isn't physically turned on.

Does anyone know how to hardwire the socket in the console?

Thanks,
Jim

RJNavarrete · 07-01-2011, 10:14 PM

I too would like to know. Very poor design choice by GM

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brandotron · 07-01-2011, 10:16 PM

My fourthgen is like that too.

Songman · 07-02-2011, 10:41 AM

I thought the 12v socket in the center compartment was hot all the time. In most cars it is that way. Haven't checked it on the Camaro yet.

Sir Nuke · 07-03-2011, 10:27 AM

NOPE, BOTH go off when you turn the key off.

zen · 07-03-2011, 11:26 AM

Possible solution. The two Power Outlets are controlled by F17 &18 in the Instrument fuse panel. You could buy a "Fuse Tap" and replace one of the fuses that are always energized (possibly F23, battery or a spare). Then you could make a short jumper to go from the fuse tap to the "load side " of F17 or 18. You would have to put a "inline fuse" in the jumper.

07-01-2011, 09:59 PM	#1
jimkerr Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sugar Hill, GA. Posts: 19	Hardwire 12Volt Socket One of the most annoying things for me is the 12volt sockets turning off when you turn off your car. Now I can't charge my mp3 player or my phone when my car isn't physically turned on. Does anyone know how to hardwire the socket in the console? Thanks, Jim

07-01-2011, 10:14 PM	#2
RJNavarrete kingjeezy™ Drives: 2011 SS/RS in Cyber Grey Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arvin, CA Posts: 227 View My Garage	I too would like to know. Very poor design choice by GM Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 purchased 02.19.2011 Cyber Grey Metallic \| Black Leather \| 6-Speed Manual w/Hurst Shifter

07-01-2011, 10:16 PM	#3
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	My fourthgen is like that too. __________________

07-02-2011, 10:41 AM	#4
Songman Drives: 2011 2LT RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 42 View My Garage	I thought the 12v socket in the center compartment was hot all the time. In most cars it is that way. Haven't checked it on the Camaro yet. __________________

07-03-2011, 10:27 AM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,323 View My Garage	NOPE, BOTH go off when you turn the key off. __________________

07-03-2011, 11:26 AM	#6
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	Possible solution. The two Power Outlets are controlled by F17 &18 in the Instrument fuse panel. You could buy a "Fuse Tap" and replace one of the fuses that are always energized (possibly F23, battery or a spare). Then you could make a short jumper to go from the fuse tap to the "load side " of F17 or 18. You would have to put a "inline fuse" in the jumper.

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