[PontiacBandit]

Hello everyone! I picked up my LT1 Camaro last weekend and I’m looking to hardwire a dash cam. I’ve read a bunch of threads but most of them revolve around the SS trim which has different options and fuses. Ideally I would like to run my hardwire kit back to the trunk fuse box and just use fuse taps for the constant and switched lines.

So, my question is simple: has anyone found a switched fuse in the back fuse box of the LT1 trim? The only options I have on my car are the tech package (8” screen with Bose), automatic transmission and dual mode exhaust. I checked the fuse for the radio, amp, and HVAC. They all have constant power (the amp fuse has about half the power of the others).

I know this has been a struggle for a lot of people, but I figured I would check before trying to tap into the cigarette lighter or the wire for the airbag light in the upper console.

Thanks in advance!

[weatherman71]

i do car audio installation..... i used the bcm ign wire under the drivers dash... very simple

[PontiacBandit]

Originally Posted by weatherman71

i do car audio installation..... i used the bcm ign wire under the drivers dash... very simple

Thanks for the tip. If I can’t find one in the trunk I’ll probably tap into the passenger airbag light in the upper console. Is anyone aware of any issues with this?

[Mullet_Machine]

I used the fuse for the wireless charger as my switched 12v source.

[PontiacBandit]

Originally Posted by Mullet_Machine

I used the fuse for the wireless charger as my switched 12v source.

Thanks. I saw this on a few other posts but unfortunately the LT1s don’t come with a wireless charger nor do they have an empty fuse slot for it.

[EliteLT1]

Reviving this thread to see if any LT1 owners know about a switched fuse in the trunk. I'm looking to hardwire a dash cam back there also, with one constant fuse and one switched fuse. But maybe I need to find a different solution

[willzilla]

Originally Posted by EliteLT1

Reviving this thread to see if any LT1 owners know about a switched fuse in the trunk. I'm looking to hardwire a dash cam back there also, with one constant fuse and one switched fuse. But maybe I need to find a different solution

Why not tap into the engine bay fuse box? Running wire into the car from engine bay is super easy in these cars... Quick overview how and where I tapped in for my dashcam:

[keep_hope_alive]

Originally Posted by PontiacBandit

Thanks for the tip. If I can’t find one in the trunk I’ll probably tap into the passenger airbag light in the upper console. Is anyone aware of any issues with this?

Don't do that. Don't touch SRS circuits.

My simple rule: only tap a circuit you don't actually need. BCM/ECM or SRS are a no-go in my book.

Best way to add power in a car is to use relays to generate switched signals while avoiding adding load to existing circuits. A bit more effort but it insures you're not impacting OEM systems.

ACDelcoTDS Website allows you to view/print schematics for your year/trim for a small fee over a day or two (might as well snag a bunch of stuff while you're in there).