NPP 3-way switch location [pic] - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Black 6.2L SS · 11-15-2019, 10:46 PM

Don’t know if anybody else has mounted here but this is working out well for me. I unplugged and completely removed (from underneath) the cigarette lighter chrome piece. The 3-way switch then snapped right into the GM black housing.

The spring loaded door shuts flush.
I never used the lighter anyway and I still have one under the arm rest, so no loss really. Total cost was $5 and some wire and time.
The 3-way flexibility is valuable to me.

Factory - Full open - Full closed

Rons1le · 11-15-2019, 10:48 PM

How do you make it fully closed. And I like your location.

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Black 6.2L SS · 11-15-2019, 10:56 PM

You have to hard wire it to the small fuse block in the trunk. When I have more time tomorrow I will try to find the Camaro5 link with the instructions on how to do it and copy it here. It’s pretty easy. Check back.

InFiD3ViL · 11-15-2019, 11:16 PM

Looks like you had to dremel the switch bezel a bit to clear the hinge?

Great job man, nice clean install. I love when people share their ideas here.

Black 6.2L SS · 11-16-2019, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Looks like you had to dremel the switch bezel a bit to clear the hinge?

Great job man, nice clean install. I love when people share their ideas here.

Thanks for the compliments on location. I did not Dremel or cut anything. The dark black plastic in the picture is my switch, the light black/grey plastic near the hinge is from GM. That is the OEM cigarette lighter housing you’re talking about. The dark black switch just fit and snapped in.

redcoats1976 · 11-16-2019, 10:28 AM

very cool...

IWANTA(ss) · 11-16-2019, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rons1le

How do you make it fully closed. And I like your location.

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Cut the blue and yellow wiring in the trunk wiring harness wire in a three way switch the ground one of the switch terminals

Black 6.2L SS · 11-16-2019, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by IWANTA(ss)

Cut the blue and yellow wiring in the trunk wiring harness wire in a three way switch the ground one of the switch terminals

That’s correct, thanks for posting the pic! Once the blue/yellow wire is cut, connect the piece that now comes OUT of the black fuse block to the MIDDLE pole on the switch. The remaining cut wire that is now coming from the rear seat area can go to either of the other poles (it doesn’t matter which). Then use the screw near the junction box to connect as a ground to the last pole on your switch.

Have about 10 feet of three different color wires. I used those male/female flat slip connections on the ends of my wire instead of soldering. That way I can easily disconnect if needed. When running the wire have a yard of that black flexible wire loom handy to slip your wire into. I ran it up and underneath the passenger seat and then right up under the center console. You can’t even see the black loom. Completely unplug and remove the cigarette lighter silver part.

I made “-“ as factory setting, “o” as open setting,
and “- -“ as full closed.

**Done at your own risk**

Vec · 11-16-2019, 04:47 PM

nice.....

i just pulled the fuse on mine and threw it away

Black 6.2L SS · 11-16-2019, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Vec

nice.....

i just pulled the fuse on mine and threw it away

nice.....

Dogmeat · 11-18-2019, 05:30 AM

I don't get it....just WTF is this "3 way switch" used for????

Vec · 11-18-2019, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dogmeat

I don't get it....just WTF is this "3 way switch" used for????

same basic effect as removing the fuse for the NPP exhaust, but alot more time and effort is involved, but with the switch you can allow the NPP exhaust to function and close as designed by GM.

removing the fuse just leaves the NPP open all the time, and costs nothing but about 5 mins of your time.

jokrz187 · 11-18-2019, 08:10 AM

i didn't put mine there but just on the side of the center console. i absolutely love it and i have in depth pictures of doing mine. i just have not been about to put them in a presentation yet.

For those asking about how, here is one of the main threads about it.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=318683

IWANTA(ss) · 11-20-2019, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jokrz187

i didn't put mine there but just on the side of the center console. i absolutely love it and i have in depth pictures of doing mine. i just have not been about to put them in a presentation yet.

For those asking about how, here is one of the main threads about it.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=318683

That’s the thread I used lol. Ordered all the relays put it all together then I read inferno1le’s comment #9 in the thread and decided to do it the easy way.

11-15-2019, 10:46 PM	#1
Black 6.2L SS Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, LS3, NPP Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 184	NPP 3-way switch location [pic] Don’t know if anybody else has mounted here but this is working out well for me. I unplugged and completely removed (from underneath) the cigarette lighter chrome piece. The 3-way switch then snapped right into the GM black housing. The spring loaded door shuts flush. I never used the lighter anyway and I still have one under the arm rest, so no loss really. Total cost was $5 and some wire and time. The 3-way flexibility is valuable to me. Factory - Full open - Full closed Attached Images

11-15-2019, 10:48 PM	#2
Rons1le Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE AGM Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Galion, Oh Posts: 531 View My Garage	How do you make it fully closed. And I like your location. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 2SS RS 1LE NPP/w Kooks headers, Procharged, ID1050X injectors, Katech belt tensioner, Mighty Mouse Catch Can, BMR subframe connectors, Matco driveshaft loop, AEM Wideband/Boost/Fuel gauges , Z/28 Splitter and Spoiler/w Wicker bill, Power Stop rotors and brake pads, MRR Z/28 Rep Wheels 20" w/p zeros 285 fronts and 305 rears, ZL1 addons Rock guards and Tow hook, Rear window louvers, Flags on the quarter windows and the moonroof, Billet aluminum door handles.

11-15-2019, 11:16 PM	#4
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	Looks like you had to dremel the switch bezel a bit to clear the hinge? Great job man, nice clean install. I love when people share their ideas here. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

11-18-2019, 05:30 AM	#11
Dogmeat Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Coldwater Mi Posts: 175	I don't get it....just WTF is this "3 way switch" used for???? __________________ Proud Owner Of '11 Camaro

11-18-2019, 08:10 AM	#13
jokrz187 Drives: 2015 1SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 402 View My Garage	i didn't put mine there but just on the side of the center console. i absolutely love it and i have in depth pictures of doing mine. i just have not been about to put them in a presentation yet. For those asking about how, here is one of the main threads about it. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=318683 __________________ ------------------------------------------------------- Custom TSP Stage 2 Cam/GPI intake Ported Rod Mod /VARARAM CAI/Mishimoto Catch Can/1 LE front & rear sway bars/ engine cover/fuse box custom painted, strut tower brace, Texas Speed LT, Hi Flo Cats, Magnum Tru-X pipe, NGK Spark Plugs, PCM Spark Plug Wire, Painted Calipers, CF Spoiler w/wicker bill.

11-15-2019, 10:56 PM	#3
Black 6.2L SS Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, LS3, NPP Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 184	You have to hard wire it to the small fuse block in the trunk. When I have more time tomorrow I will try to find the Camaro5 link with the instructions on how to do it and copy it here. It’s pretty easy. Check back.

11-16-2019, 10:28 AM	#6
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	very cool...

11-16-2019, 04:47 PM	#9
Vec Tejas Hillbilly Drives: 15 SS 2SS/RS LS3M6 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 149	nice..... i just pulled the fuse on mine and threw it away __________________ Navy Vet