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PyroPete · 02-09-2021, 02:13 PM

So I am trying to find an electric issue on a 2010 SS/RS. I know I have a gremlin in my wiring. Is there a list anywhere of what fuses are switched and what ones are on. This is for the fuse box in the engine compartment. I have seen a list that someone posted but my fuses don't jive up with what they have listed as constant on and switched. I have fuses that are either always on or fuses that don't seem to ever come on at all but the car still runs. So if I could find a list showing what fuses are always hot and which are switched that would be a great help. I could compare that list to what ever the hell is going on under my hood.
Here are my test results 1st is key off 2nd is key on
1-off-off 2 -off- off 5-on- off 7-on off - 8-on- off 9-on- off 10-on- off 11-on- off 14-on- off 15-on- off 16-on- off 17-on- off 18-on- off 19-on- off 20-on- off 31-off- off 32-off- off 33-off- off 34-off- off 35-off - off 38-on-on- 40-off- off 46-on- off 47-on- off 50-off- off 51-on- off 52-off 55-on-on 56-on-on 61on-on
So if you can help that would be cool. FYI, I actually built and drag race a 66 chevelle 489 bigblock stick shift wired it and everything…. But I don’t know a damn thing about this rolling computer that I did not build… Oh.. it has a procharger, 417 motor, meth ing, aeromotive fuel system. So I am pretty sure there are some wires crossed. I just need a chart of what it should have been stock so I have a starting point.

Thanks!!!

HughJass · 02-09-2021, 02:15 PM

What's that gremlin?

PyroPete · 02-09-2021, 02:37 PM

Something is draining the battery when the car is not used for 5 days or so. When the car runs the battery is charging at between 13.2-13.9 volts. When the battery is tested out of the car its fine. When it is tested connected to the car it low on voltage by 1 or 2 volts. So something somewhere is drawing voltage. I was looking for a fuse chart to see if I cant find the power drain through the fuses. But I need to know what is on and what is switched so I have a starting point to look for suspect circuits.

HughJass · 02-09-2021, 02:44 PM

How old is your car battery?

PyroPete · 02-09-2021, 02:47 PM

maybe 2 years old.

HughJass · 02-09-2021, 02:50 PM

Any aftermarket alarms, radios or lighting?

HughJass · 02-09-2021, 02:52 PM

I purchased my camaro with a battery that always charged above 12V in the car. If the battery and charging system is good, the battery in the car should read around 12v.

HughJass · 02-09-2021, 02:53 PM

Eventually, the battery exploded in the trunk due to constant overcharging. So, if the battery charges at or around 12v indicated on your vehicles volt meter, it is fine and working properly.

PyroPete · 02-09-2021, 04:59 PM

Something is draining the power. Thats why its always charging at 12.9-13.8 because something is always discharging it.Thats why I am concerned with what fuses should be hot when the car is off and what show be hot when the car is on.

HughJass · 02-09-2021, 05:02 PM

Power seats, lights, 12v socket, alarm, and the radio memory draws power when the car is on or off

PyroPete · 02-11-2021, 09:36 AM

yes those are all from the fuse box in the car. My issue is with the fuse box in the engine compartment.

Leo72793 · 02-11-2021, 04:36 PM

get a multimeter that can read Mah draw. if its over 25 then start pulling fuses one at a time until it drops. that will tell you whats drawing current.

PyroPete · 02-12-2021, 03:42 PM

Thanks thats a good idea. I wish I could just find a chart of whats supposed to be hot and whats not when the key is on or off. With the meth injection and the fuel system and the procharger there is a ton of stuff cut into the electrical system. The real problem is I didn't build the car so I am unraveling what looks like 2 other people work. Oh and I run the same rims as you. I cant tell you how many people ask about them. Especially when they see how much more tire I can stuff up in the wheel wells!Thanks again.

Vegas Bound · 02-12-2021, 04:41 PM

LS swap that Gremlin. Total sleeper.

02-09-2021, 02:13 PM	#1
PyroPete Drives: 2010 SS/RS 416 motor/ procharger Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 7	Sorry for the stupid question So I am trying to find an electric issue on a 2010 SS/RS. I know I have a gremlin in my wiring. Is there a list anywhere of what fuses are switched and what ones are on. This is for the fuse box in the engine compartment. I have seen a list that someone posted but my fuses don't jive up with what they have listed as constant on and switched. I have fuses that are either always on or fuses that don't seem to ever come on at all but the car still runs. So if I could find a list showing what fuses are always hot and which are switched that would be a great help. I could compare that list to what ever the hell is going on under my hood. Here are my test results 1st is key off 2nd is key on 1-off-off 2 -off- off 5-on- off 7-on off - 8-on- off 9-on- off 10-on- off 11-on- off 14-on- off 15-on- off 16-on- off 17-on- off 18-on- off 19-on- off 20-on- off 31-off- off 32-off- off 33-off- off 34-off- off 35-off - off 38-on-on- 40-off- off 46-on- off 47-on- off 50-off- off 51-on- off 52-off 55-on-on 56-on-on 61on-on So if you can help that would be cool. FYI, I actually built and drag race a 66 chevelle 489 bigblock stick shift wired it and everything…. But I don’t know a damn thing about this rolling computer that I did not build… Oh.. it has a procharger, 417 motor, meth ing, aeromotive fuel system. So I am pretty sure there are some wires crossed. I just need a chart of what it should have been stock so I have a starting point. Thanks!!!

02-11-2021, 04:36 PM	#12
Leo72793 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,191	get a multimeter that can read Mah draw. if its over 25 then start pulling fuses one at a time until it drops. that will tell you whats drawing current. __________________ •2011 Camaro SS 2SS/RS A6 •MRR M017 1le Replica Wheels •Vararam Ram Air Intake •Speed Engineering Longtube Headers w/ Magnaflow HF Cats •Bo White PnP Stage 2 TB •GPI SS2 VVT Cam w Cometic thin gaskets 10.69 compression •Xpipe w/ Res Delete and NPP Exhaust •Tuned By Anonymous Calibrations •Gen5DIY Mylink Conversion W/ Backup Cam •Morel 3 way custom speakers, Infinity 860w Subwoofers in trunk baffle •Helix P6 6ch amp w/ 8ch DSP and P1 Sub amp

02-09-2021, 02:15 PM	#2
HughJass Account Suspended Drives: Chevy Camaro, Dodge Viper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Trump Tower Posts: 53	What's that gremlin?

02-09-2021, 02:37 PM	#3
PyroPete Drives: 2010 SS/RS 416 motor/ procharger Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 7	Something is draining the battery when the car is not used for 5 days or so. When the car runs the battery is charging at between 13.2-13.9 volts. When the battery is tested out of the car its fine. When it is tested connected to the car it low on voltage by 1 or 2 volts. So something somewhere is drawing voltage. I was looking for a fuse chart to see if I cant find the power drain through the fuses. But I need to know what is on and what is switched so I have a starting point to look for suspect circuits.

02-09-2021, 02:44 PM	#4
HughJass Account Suspended Drives: Chevy Camaro, Dodge Viper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Trump Tower Posts: 53	How old is your car battery?

02-09-2021, 02:47 PM	#5
PyroPete Drives: 2010 SS/RS 416 motor/ procharger Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 7	maybe 2 years old.

02-09-2021, 02:50 PM	#6
HughJass Account Suspended Drives: Chevy Camaro, Dodge Viper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Trump Tower Posts: 53	Any aftermarket alarms, radios or lighting?

02-09-2021, 02:52 PM	#7
HughJass Account Suspended Drives: Chevy Camaro, Dodge Viper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Trump Tower Posts: 53	I purchased my camaro with a battery that always charged above 12V in the car. If the battery and charging system is good, the battery in the car should read around 12v.

02-09-2021, 02:53 PM	#8
HughJass Account Suspended Drives: Chevy Camaro, Dodge Viper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Trump Tower Posts: 53	Eventually, the battery exploded in the trunk due to constant overcharging. So, if the battery charges at or around 12v indicated on your vehicles volt meter, it is fine and working properly.

02-09-2021, 04:59 PM	#9
PyroPete Drives: 2010 SS/RS 416 motor/ procharger Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 7	Something is draining the power. Thats why its always charging at 12.9-13.8 because something is always discharging it.Thats why I am concerned with what fuses should be hot when the car is off and what show be hot when the car is on.

02-09-2021, 05:02 PM	#10
HughJass Account Suspended Drives: Chevy Camaro, Dodge Viper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Trump Tower Posts: 53	Power seats, lights, 12v socket, alarm, and the radio memory draws power when the car is on or off

02-11-2021, 09:36 AM	#11
PyroPete Drives: 2010 SS/RS 416 motor/ procharger Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 7	yes those are all from the fuse box in the car. My issue is with the fuse box in the engine compartment.

02-12-2021, 04:41 PM	#14
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	LS swap that Gremlin. Total sleeper.

02-12-2021, 03:42 PM	#13
PyroPete Drives: 2010 SS/RS 416 motor/ procharger Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 7	Thanks thats a good idea. I wish I could just find a chart of whats supposed to be hot and whats not when the key is on or off. With the meth injection and the fuel system and the procharger there is a ton of stuff cut into the electrical system. The real problem is I didn't build the car so I am unraveling what looks like 2 other people work. Oh and I run the same rims as you. I cant tell you how many people ask about them. Especially when they see how much more tire I can stuff up in the wheel wells!Thanks again.