05-09-2021, 08:53 AM | #1 |
Drives: '21 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019
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How to add a circuit?
In order to realize my electronic happiness, I am working on installing some stuff in my Camaro. These units will all be in/near the dashboard, and draw 6 A maximum.
So, I'll need to add a circuit. Has anyone done this? Should I add it to the front or rear fusebox? (Both have empty fuse slots.) Are the fuseboxes fully wired, or will I have to do that too? I found a chart that gives wire gauge for a 12V circuit (for a given current and length). I think that the only 'issue' would be getting the terminal to use in the connector on the fusebox. Anyone know the spec?
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05-09-2021, 12:19 PM | #2 |
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I have the 2018 service manual and found the pages discussing the underhood fuse block (X50A), complete with ratings and descriptions. If you think these may be helpful, I can post them up, but with the caveat that your 2021 fuse block will definitely not be a 100% match.
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05-09-2021, 01:08 PM | #3 |
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This may work for you -- the Gen5DIY guys provided me with a wiring harness using the fuse tap connector pictured below. I am swapping a '16-18 front bumper onto a '19+ RS which does not have DRL's, so this adds a 15A fused wiring harness to connect the DRL's to a circuit that comes on with the ignition. The tap replaces the appropriate fuse in the fuse box, and the original fuse is then plugged into the open slot on the tap.
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05-09-2021, 04:00 PM | #4 | |
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Ok, that's an option. Actually, I know about fusetaps -- but I didn't even think about doing that. I don't really like it (non-elegant), and what if a service tech has to work in the fusebox? Would he know what it is? I don't mind putting in a bit of effort to make it 'OEM'. Thank you for the suggestion. Maybe I'll use it.
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05-09-2021, 04:03 PM | #5 | |
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I'd like to check it out -- maybe it'll help. Does it have the trunk fusebox? Thank you!
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05-09-2021, 04:48 PM | #6 |
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Sent you a PM.
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