[Jus Cruisin]

Are the USB ports in the center console hot all the time or ignition switched on? I'm thinking of using one for a dash cam and I only want it on when driving. I'm not concerned with parking monitoring because it sits alot.

[LTfun]

Going off memory - they are not always on. They will stay on for a little while after you turn the engine off etc. I'm sure there's an exact routine someone could elaborate on but basically I think they stay on as long as the cabin lights are on or the car is locked etc (maybe a little while after too but def not always on).

[arpad_m]

They are on a 30 or maybe 60-second timer on key off, definitely not powered continuously. (I have a wireless Android Auto device plugged into one of the USB ports; monitoring its activity once the car is shut down, I saw it also lost power after this timeout.)

[Jus Cruisin]

Thanks @LTfun @arpad_m

I have an older roav that I'm thinking of using on the Camaro and o don't want to hardwire because I'm not sure how much life is in it. I don't have it wifi connected and when I did a quick test the other day it was on after the car was shut off and and the screen would go off but it does even if it is recording. Just don't want a dead battery from it. I certainly can unplug but I suspect I'll forget. Shoot, I walk into rooms now and forget why I did.

[jollymon]

Anyone know how much current the USB port in the center console supports?

[jollymon]

Well, it's definitely not supporting 2A, lol. Charger would run for about 2sec, then shutdown and retry about 5-10sec later.

[SOFO]

Originally Posted by jollymon

Well, it's definitely not supporting 2A, lol. Charger would run for about 2sec, then shutdown and retry about 5-10sec later.

I had the same topic. In the end I plugged my charger into the cigarette lighter socket.



Here is another thread about this topic:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...t=500ma&page=6



@2.25A voltage drop to 4.56V.

--> Max. power output would be 2.25A*4.56V=10.26W
--> @5.08V --> 2.0A
--> but for both USB ports



That means as soon as you use a charger with a rating of 2A you are exactly at the limit. Do not forget that you will loose a little current by the USB wire.

That means there will be less than 2A for the charger.



Moreover if you want to use a device with 2A you will not be able to add any other device to the other USB port simultaneously.



Conclusion: it is not possible to add a wireless charger or fast charging USB wire to the USB ports.

[keep_hope_alive]

Your best bet is to just add a USB port where you really want/need it. If you want the same power sequence (RAP but not continuous), you can just tap the existing power socket wiring in the center console and extend to the new port.

If you want continuous power (and are prepared to deal with battery drain), then you'll have to route back to the main fuse box in the trunk or maybe snag 12V constant wiring at the main radio module.

I never recommend snagging power from more important things in the dash. I always know what circuit I am affecting and ensure proper fusing and prevent overloading of the tapped circuit.