Anyone know how to turn off the wireless charging pad in a 2018 ZL1?

WW2 · 07-25-2018, 01:25 PM

I don't see anything in the manual or on the site.
Thanks in advance for any help.

speedup · 07-25-2018, 01:41 PM

probably a fuse for it, but you could always unplug the harness from the pad

01pewterz28 · 07-25-2018, 01:44 PM

If not in the manual hit up Ofer @ Gen5DIY and see if he can tell you.

Spanky1 · 07-25-2018, 02:41 PM

Mine hasn't worked from day 1! Wouldn't use it anyway so it just sits there.

ctrlz · 07-25-2018, 07:58 PM

You could try pulling F33 in the rear fuse block. That is the retained accessory power fuse.
Otherwise I think you need to pull the center console and disconnect the wireless charging module.
You may get error codes either way if the BCM does not see the module.

JeromeS13 · 07-26-2018, 12:16 AM

Why do you want to turn it off?

CamaroSS50 · 07-26-2018, 02:49 AM

Can one simply remove it and maybe reclaim it for some small storage?

Useless for as I have an iPhone and to use CarPlay you have to be plugged in anyway.

ctrlz · 07-26-2018, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSS50

Can one simply remove it and maybe reclaim it for some small storage?

The unit is mounted underneath the rear console extension. You would have to cut a hole the console piece and then create some sort of lid to access the space. the molded rubber charging pad is not designed for frequent removal. You would also need to fashion a bin under the new opening to keep items from falling down the sides of the console.
Not sure what would be good to store there. it would be good for few CD's, I suppose, but without a CD player...

I would start by pulling the fuse and see if you get error codes. From what I read in the service manual you will get error codes if this unit is not functioning properly. perhaps the module could be deleted from the car with a Tech2.

WW2 · 07-26-2018, 08:05 PM

Thanks for replies. Asking because I'm concerned about having someone with a pacemaker/defibrillator in the car while it's active.

ninetres · 07-26-2018, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WW2

Thanks for replies. Asking because I'm concerned about having someone with a pacemaker/defibrillator in the car while it's active.

Is that a hunch, or is there an actual established risk of the Charger interfering with the device? Seems like that would be a pretty big risk for car manufacturers to include in Cars if so.

chris227 · 07-26-2018, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WW2

Thanks for replies. Asking because I'm concerned about having someone with a pacemaker/defibrillator in the car while it's active.

Unless they are trying to lay down on it with full pressure pressed down for a couple days I would say you have nothing to worry about.

WW2 · 07-26-2018, 08:17 PM

There is note in the manual something to the effect of "consult your Dr before going in the car". This may just be a CYA note for Chevy but I thought the easiest thing to do would be to simply disable the option. If that is not practical, I'll consult with my fathers Dr. Thanks.

ctrlz · 07-26-2018, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WW2

Thanks for replies. Asking because I'm concerned about having someone with a pacemaker/defibrillator in the car while it's active.

This is a non-issue for such a low current device.
Here is a summary of the general risks from uptodate:
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ca...al-environment
Here is the specific study referred to in the uptodate summary:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16635999

WW2 · 07-26-2018, 08:42 PM

Thanks for the links.

07-25-2018, 01:25 PM	#1
WW2 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: CT Posts: 12	Anyone know how to turn off the wireless charging pad in a 2018 ZL1? I don't see anything in the manual or on the site. Thanks in advance for any help.

07-25-2018, 01:41 PM	#2
speedup Drives: 2017 2SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 177	probably a fuse for it, but you could always unplug the harness from the pad __________________ 2017 2SS, Hyper Blue, 8sp, NPP, MRC

07-25-2018, 01:44 PM	#3
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	If not in the manual hit up Ofer @ Gen5DIY and see if he can tell you. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

07-25-2018, 07:58 PM	#5
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,178	You could try pulling F33 in the rear fuse block. That is the retained accessory power fuse. Otherwise I think you need to pull the center console and disconnect the wireless charging module. You may get error codes either way if the BCM does not see the module. Attached Images

07-26-2018, 02:49 AM	#7
CamaroSS50 Drives: 2017 Camaro Convertible SS Fifty Join Date: May 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 340	Can one simply remove it and maybe reclaim it for some small storage? Useless for as I have an iPhone and to use CarPlay you have to be plugged in anyway. __________________ *2017 Camaro SS FIFTY* Convertible**

07-25-2018, 02:41 PM	#4
Spanky1 Drives: 2017 2SS Summit White Camaro M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Neck, NY Posts: 312	Mine hasn't worked from day 1! Wouldn't use it anyway so it just sits there.

07-26-2018, 12:16 AM	#6
JeromeS13 Drives: 2017 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: FL Panhandle Posts: 1,559	Why do you want to turn it off?

07-26-2018, 08:05 PM	#9
WW2 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: CT Posts: 12	Thanks for replies. Asking because I'm concerned about having someone with a pacemaker/defibrillator in the car while it's active.

07-26-2018, 08:17 PM	#12
WW2 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: CT Posts: 12	There is note in the manual something to the effect of "consult your Dr before going in the car". This may just be a CYA note for Chevy but I thought the easiest thing to do would be to simply disable the option. If that is not practical, I'll consult with my fathers Dr. Thanks.

07-26-2018, 08:42 PM	#14
WW2 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: CT Posts: 12	Thanks for the links.

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