Accessory power tap for 2nd 12V outlet

17rsvert · 10-28-2018, 08:54 AM

I don't like the look of the wires coming out of the phone charge adaptor sticking out of the 12V accessory outlet on top of the center console. I'd like to add an additional outlet somewhere unseen under the dash where I can plug in a dual adaptor and run the wires under the console to the sides of the seats where they will be easy to access and can be tucked away when not used. I see on on few posts that the center console can be lifted to tap into the purple wire connected to the existing accessory outlet. Does anyone know if this circuit can be accessed more easily under the dash to avoid the need to pull up the console?

17rsvert · 11-09-2018, 09:36 AM

No one has any experience here to help me out?

TonyNo · 11-09-2018, 11:45 AM

What about the outlets inside of the center console?

17rsvert · 11-09-2018, 12:04 PM

I have a USB drive with music on one, and the other I use when I want to hook up with android auto. And that leaves nothing for my wife's phone.

MANNAXMAN · 11-09-2018, 02:27 PM

Have you considered connecting a USB splitter to one of the ports inside the center console?

TonyNo · 11-09-2018, 03:54 PM

You can access the wiring in the center console by just pulling the shifter bezel off. You can also ease running wires by pulling either side of the console "skirts" off.

I connected power there for my forward-camera monitor.

17rsvert · 11-09-2018, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyNo

You can access the wiring in the center console by just pulling the shifter bezel off.

Thanks! Anyone know of any previous posts that show the correct way to pull the bezel off?

TonyNo · 11-09-2018, 07:26 PM

Using a trim tool, pry the bezel from the console around the outside edges. It comes out straight up. I think there were six clips, three on each side. If you have an auto trans, you'll need to shift out of park for easiest access.

17rsvert · 11-10-2018, 10:36 AM

Thanks TonyKnow

vtirocz · 11-10-2018, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 17rsvert

Thanks! Anyone know of any previous posts that show the correct way to pull the bezel off?

See step2 in the .pdf file at the bottom of this post. I used two pieces of duct tape in the vertical section around (in front of) the parking brake button. Using this method it easily pops right out with no tools. The plastic trim tools I had weren't quite optimal for the job and I was worried about damaging the plastic bezel with the tools that I did have handy.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=14

17rsvert · 11-10-2018, 02:41 PM

Thanks vtirocz, I like that duct tape move. No chance of dents. Any idea how easy it is to get to the accessory power wire with just the bezel removed?

TonyNo · 11-10-2018, 02:51 PM

It's easy, but you need to get the wires into/out of that area.

Pulling one of the side-skirts back is pretty easy, except for the front clips.

TonyNo · 11-11-2018, 04:07 PM

Follow-Up: Prying the bezel out from the rear end is not a good way to do it. Insert your trim tool between the parking-brake button and the bezel.

Camaro_49 · 05-07-2019, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyNo

It's easy, but you need to get the wires into/out of that area.

Pulling one of the side-skirts back is pretty easy, except for the front clips.

How exactly did you get to the accessory power? I’ve got the bezel pulled off but see no way to get to the accessory power

10-28-2018, 08:54 AM	#1
17rsvert Drives: 2017 HBM 2LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 654	Accessory power tap for 2nd 12V outlet I don't like the look of the wires coming out of the phone charge adaptor sticking out of the 12V accessory outlet on top of the center console. I'd like to add an additional outlet somewhere unseen under the dash where I can plug in a dual adaptor and run the wires under the console to the sides of the seats where they will be easy to access and can be tucked away when not used. I see on on few posts that the center console can be lifted to tap into the purple wire connected to the existing accessory outlet. Does anyone know if this circuit can be accessed more easily under the dash to avoid the need to pull up the console?

11-09-2018, 11:45 AM	#3
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	What about the outlets inside of the center console? __________________

11-09-2018, 02:27 PM	#5
MANNAXMAN Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 565 View My Garage	Have you considered connecting a USB splitter to one of the ports inside the center console? __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS, Convertible, Summit White, A8, NPP, NAV, Daily Driver (Sept. 2016-Present) 1996 Camaro Z28 with T-Tops (Sold 10.22.16) 1986 Camaro IROC-Z with T-Tops (Sold) 1961 Volkswagen Beetle with Sliding Ragtop Sunroof (2009-Present) 1964 Volkswagen Beetle with aftermarket Sliding Ragtop Sunroof (Sold) Follow me on *Instagram* - @gen6_2ss_vert

11-09-2018, 03:54 PM	#6
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	You can access the wiring in the center console by just pulling the shifter bezel off. You can also ease running wires by pulling either side of the console "skirts" off. I connected power there for my forward-camera monitor. __________________

11-09-2018, 07:26 PM	#8
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	Using a trim tool, pry the bezel from the console around the outside edges. It comes out straight up. I think there were six clips, three on each side. If you have an auto trans, you'll need to shift out of park for easiest access. __________________

11-09-2018, 09:36 AM	#2
17rsvert Drives: 2017 HBM 2LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 654	No one has any experience here to help me out?

11-09-2018, 12:04 PM	#4
17rsvert Drives: 2017 HBM 2LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 654	I have a USB drive with music on one, and the other I use when I want to hook up with android auto. And that leaves nothing for my wife's phone.

11-10-2018, 10:36 AM	#9
17rsvert Drives: 2017 HBM 2LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 654	Thanks TonyKnow

11-10-2018, 02:41 PM	#11
17rsvert Drives: 2017 HBM 2LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 654	Thanks vtirocz, I like that duct tape move. No chance of dents. Any idea how easy it is to get to the accessory power wire with just the bezel removed?

11-10-2018, 02:51 PM	#12
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	It's easy, but you need to get the wires into/out of that area. Pulling one of the side-skirts back is pretty easy, except for the front clips. __________________

11-11-2018, 04:07 PM	#13
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	Follow-Up: Prying the bezel out from the rear end is not a good way to do it. Insert your trim tool between the parking-brake button and the bezel. __________________

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