Ignition in accessory position

chevybill · 01-15-2019, 01:30 PM

How do you put the ignition in accessory position in these cars?
I want to play the radio while I wash the car.

Thanks

grampa_ss · 01-15-2019, 01:43 PM

Press the start button (foot off the brake) until everything lights up.
I stand corrected. Becky is right for ACC mode. I need service mode for HP Tuners.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 01-15-2019, 01:44 PM

Page 211 Owners Manual:

ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber Indicator Light) :
This mode allows the use of some electrical accessories when the engine is off.

With the ignition off, pressing the button one time without the brake
pedal applied will place the ignition system in ACC/ACCESSORY.

The ignition will switch from ACC/ ACCESSORY to OFF
after five minutes to prevent battery rundown.

Hope this helps..

Becky

HDRDTD · 01-15-2019, 01:51 PM

Service Only Mode This power mode is available for service and diagnostics, and to verify the proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp as may be required for emission inspection purposes. With the vehicle off, and the brake pedal not applied, pressing and holding the button for more than five seconds will place
the vehicle in Service Only Mode. The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. The engine will not start in Service Only Mode. Press the button again to turn the vehicle off

Sweptwing · 01-15-2019, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevybill

How do you put the ignition in accessory position in these cars?
I want to play the radio while I wash the car.

Thanks

Push the start button once without applying the brake!

DenverTaco07 · 01-15-2019, 02:07 PM

i have a 6sp and sometimes I forget to roll up the windows after turning off ignition and opening the door, for which I proceed to heavily roll my eyes and let out an exasperated sigh, hold the ign button in for 5 or so seconds before I'm allowed to roll up the windows.

so....perhaps I have my foot on the brake and I should simply hit the button once with my foot off the brake and roll the window up then?

I'll try it out cuz that would alleviate one very annoying first-world problem of mine.

ZED SLED · 01-15-2019, 02:25 PM

According to the profile under his username, OP has a man pedal in his car. So brake pedal is a non-factor.

chevybill · 01-15-2019, 02:28 PM

Thanks for all the replies.

So the key is no foot on the brake, regardless of
transmission? My car is a 6 spd. manual.

cellsafemode · 01-15-2019, 02:40 PM

Well, the key would be to read the manual. But yea...the general idea is you get to the other modes by pedal-fu (or lack thereof).

I believe the color of the start button changes for the different modes as well...but it's been a long time since I needed to put it in one of those modes.

ZED SLED · 01-15-2019, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevybill

Thanks for all the replies.

So the key is no foot on the brake, regardless of
transmission? My car is a 6 spd. manual.

In your case no foot on clutch

jwober · 01-15-2019, 03:10 PM

Actually if you are only interested in listening to the radio, don't push the start button at all, just press the radio button for 3 or 4 seconds and the radio comes on.

Azerlazer26 · 01-15-2019, 04:49 PM

If you just want to listen to the radio just press down on the power button on the actual volume knob it’s self! You can listen to the radio without anything else powered on!

01-15-2019, 01:30 PM	#1
chevybill Drives: 1994 z-28, 2017 2ss 6spd Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Mississippi Posts: 191 View My Garage	Ignition in accessory position How do you put the ignition in accessory position in these cars? I want to play the radio while I wash the car. Thanks

01-15-2019, 01:43 PM	#2
grampa_ss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Stansbury Park, Utah Posts: 1,102	Press the start button (foot off the brake) until everything lights up. I stand corrected. Becky is right for ACC mode. I need service mode for HP Tuners. __________________ 2016 2SS, MRC, NPP, A8. Procharger P-1X,Stage II,std bypass, 3.9, Alky Meth - 10.84 @129 - DA+2000 New Mods - GPI drop ins, Kooks 2", LT4 fueling, Cam, Circle D Converter, 3.5 pulley & dual nozzle meth.

01-15-2019, 02:07 PM	#6
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	i have a 6sp and sometimes I forget to roll up the windows after turning off ignition and opening the door, for which I proceed to heavily roll my eyes and let out an exasperated sigh, hold the ign button in for 5 or so seconds before I'm allowed to roll up the windows. so....perhaps I have my foot on the brake and I should simply hit the button once with my foot off the brake and roll the window up then? I'll try it out cuz that would alleviate one very annoying first-world problem of mine. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

01-15-2019, 02:25 PM	#7
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,615 View My Garage	According to the profile under his username, OP has a man pedal in his car. So brake pedal is a non-factor. __________________

01-15-2019, 03:10 PM	#11
jwober Drives: 50th Anniversary 2SS M6 Convertible Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cleveland Posts: 313	Actually if you are only interested in listening to the radio, don't push the start button at all, just press the radio button for 3 or 4 seconds and the radio comes on. __________________ 2017 2SS M6 H50 Convertible 1 of 158 1100 8/05/16 \| 2000 8/08/16 3000 8/10/16 \| TPW 9/5/16 8/13/16 3100 8/26/16 \| 3300 8/30/16 3400 8/31/16 \| 3800 9/8/16 PS#2293 4B00 9/10/16 \| 4200 9/13/16 5000 & 6000 9/14/16

01-15-2019, 01:44 PM	#3
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	Page 211 Owners Manual: ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber Indicator Light) : This mode allows the use of some electrical accessories when the engine is off. With the ignition off, pressing the button one time without the brake pedal applied will place the ignition system in ACC/ACCESSORY. The ignition will switch from ACC/ ACCESSORY to OFF after five minutes to prevent battery rundown. Hope this helps.. Becky

01-15-2019, 01:51 PM	#4
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	Service Only Mode This power mode is available for service and diagnostics, and to verify the proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp as may be required for emission inspection purposes. With the vehicle off, and the brake pedal not applied, pressing and holding the button for more than five seconds will place the vehicle in Service Only Mode. The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. The engine will not start in Service Only Mode. Press the button again to turn the vehicle off

01-15-2019, 02:28 PM	#8
chevybill Drives: 1994 z-28, 2017 2ss 6spd Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Mississippi Posts: 191 View My Garage	Thanks for all the replies. So the key is no foot on the brake, regardless of transmission? My car is a 6 spd. manual.

01-15-2019, 02:40 PM	#9
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,514	Well, the key would be to read the manual. But yea...the general idea is you get to the other modes by pedal-fu (or lack thereof). I believe the color of the start button changes for the different modes as well...but it's been a long time since I needed to put it in one of those modes.

01-15-2019, 04:49 PM	#12
Azerlazer26 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 611 View My Garage	If you just want to listen to the radio just press down on the power button on the actual volume knob it’s self! You can listen to the radio without anything else powered on!

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