Illuminated bowtie install issue

Sub · 12-27-2016, 11:57 PM

Welp, got the bumper off to do the sema grill install, that went well. Also had the illuminated bowties to put on, and that went well, untill I went to test it.. dead. I checked power at the connector, 11.85v (car off). Seemed ok.. but emblem wont illuminate.

Im not missing something stupid, right? This should just work when you plug them in and turn the side markers on..?!

Sub · 12-28-2016, 01:37 PM

Ok, so I called my dealer (Mirak Chevrolet) and coincidentally Mark over there had the same issue with a friend's car! They went through three sets of emblems before they realized..... GM messed up the wiring loom. If you follow the directions, and wire it to the passenger side, then the polarity is wrong at the emblem. So, you have to swap the wires:

Pull back the loom and weather wrap. Offset cut the wires to keep the package smaller and prolong wear resistance!

Black to gray, gray to black.

Solder and heat shrink

Rewrap and voila!

Oramac2016 · 12-29-2016, 09:51 PM

I didnt have to do that with my emblem. Just plugged it to the passenger drl. Maybe thats an issue only with the ss. Its the first time ive seen anyone post a issue like this when installing the glowtie. Especially having to hack the wires.

Sub · 12-30-2016, 12:00 AM

Maybe there was a batch of bad wiring looms?! I was surprised no one else had this issue for sure.

Hyper1SS · 12-30-2016, 05:45 PM

I have a SS and no problem when I installed mine in March.

Homer2 · 12-30-2016, 10:37 PM

Seeing them lit - makes me wish I went with the lit one.

Kendell347 · 12-30-2016, 10:39 PM

I have one but mine looks dimmer than most in pics

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Metsfan · 12-31-2016, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kendell347

I have one but mine looks dimmer than most in pics

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I'm thinking it just looks a little brighter in pictures. I just got mine installed the other day and you can't see it at all during the day. At night it's definitely dimmer than the headlights, but it still looks great.

12-27-2016, 11:57 PM	#1
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	Illuminated bowtie install issue Welp, got the bumper off to do the sema grill install, that went well. Also had the illuminated bowties to put on, and that went well, untill I went to test it.. dead. I checked power at the connector, 11.85v (car off). Seemed ok.. but emblem wont illuminate. Im not missing something stupid, right? This should just work when you plug them in and turn the side markers on..?! Attached Images

12-29-2016, 09:51 PM	#3
Oramac2016 Drives: 2016 Camaro RS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 393	I didnt have to do that with my emblem. Just plugged it to the passenger drl. Maybe thats an issue only with the ss. Its the first time ive seen anyone post a issue like this when installing the glowtie. Especially having to hack the wires. __________________ 2016 Summit White 1LT RS, Brembo Brakes, NPP Exhaust,Front Glowtie, Rear Red Glowtie, Adrenaline Red Interior

12-30-2016, 05:45 PM	#5
Hyper1SS Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 1SS M6 NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 891	I have a SS and no problem when I installed mine in March. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 1SS M6 with body color hood vents, Silver broken 5 spoke wheels, NPP dual exhaust, Dark Night Interior Spectrum Lighting, Illuminated door sills plates. Upgrades include: Roto-Fab intake, Mishimoto catch can, MBRP cat-back Race exhaust, TSP 1 7/8 headers, EFI E85 Flex Fuel, MRR M017 graphite wheels with Nitto N555 G2 tires, Goodridge stainless steel brake lines, Powder coated Brembo calipers, BMR suspension, Eibach sport springs, Emblempros fender badges Order ID: TDHQMS 1100 on 01/07/2016 at Penske Chevrolet 6000 on 02/23/2016 Delivered to customer

12-30-2016, 10:37 PM	#6
Homer2 Drives: 50th Anni.. coming home 11/01 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto. Ontario Posts: 1,640	Seeing them lit - makes me wish I went with the lit one. __________________ ##################### Built Sept 16/2016 - #2681 of 5955. She came home with me 11/01/16. 50th Anni, 2SS, A8, NPP, NGM Rock Guards, Footwell Lighting, Black Bow Ties, Street Warrior Rotors and Pads, Ceramic Pro, 3M PPF, Oracle Ghosted Side Markers, Kooks 2" headers w/hi flow cats. GPI Stage 1 Cam installed at 305,000 kms.

12-30-2016, 10:39 PM	#7
Kendell347 Doc Drives: BLACKOUT & Fifty Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,580 View My Garage	I have one but mine looks dimmer than most in pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1100-7/20/2009 * 6000-2/4/10 Proud Owner of Autographed Litho # 1282010 Camaro 2 SS/RS - BLACKOUT & 2017 Camaro 2 SS - 50th Anniversary #894 WWW. NY5THGEN.COM

12-28-2016, 01:37 PM	#2
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	Ok, so I called my dealer (Mirak Chevrolet) and coincidentally Mark over there had the same issue with a friend's car! They went through three sets of emblems before they realized..... GM messed up the wiring loom. If you follow the directions, and wire it to the passenger side, then the polarity is wrong at the emblem. So, you have to swap the wires: Pull back the loom and weather wrap. Offset cut the wires to keep the package smaller and prolong wear resistance! Black to gray, gray to black. Solder and heat shrink Rewrap and voila!

12-30-2016, 12:00 AM	#4
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	Maybe there was a batch of bad wiring looms?! I was surprised no one else had this issue for sure.

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