Convert AUX power outlets to ignition switched or RAP

[ree]

Hummie2, thanks. I'll get under there and see if I can find it based on your description. Otherwise, I guess I'll pull the center console.

[Hummie2]

Originally Posted by ree

Hummie2, thanks. I'll get under there and see if I can find it based on YOUR description.

No, thats per the shop manual description. Since you posted the schematic for the circuit I will assume you have access to the manuals. If you do look under componet locater and it will give location of connectors, grounds, splices, etc. also gives pinouts on the connectors. If you don't have manuals look on E-Bay for a set of GM SI2000 set of CDs. They are well worth what you pay for them.

[ree]

I do have an SI DVD (thanks f5stop). I just didn't search for the component location properly. After poking around some more I found it. Regardless, thanks for the direction.

[ree]

FYI Paragon,
As you suggested, it looks like right behind the center I/P outlets might indeed be the best bet. The S212 splice is just too inaccessible.

In the diagram below #17 is where the I/P harness connects to the body harness for the power run for the rear AUX power outlet. Unfortunately, that harness connects on the right side of the front passenger wheel well. So I won't be sure if the harness it's easily accessible behind the center console until I open it all up. At the very least this will be the easiest place to relay one of the front outlets.

Alternatively, I might just try to switch the both front outlets and the rear with a relay right off of the 3040 wire right next to the I/P fuse box.

Now I just need to courage to start snipping.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by ree

FYI Paragon,
As you suggested, it looks like right behind the center I/P outlets might indeed be the best bet. The S212 splice is just too inaccessible.

In the diagram below #17 is where the I/P harness connects to the body harness for the power run for the rear AUX power outlet. Unfortunately, that harness connects on the right side of the front passenger wheel well. So I won't be sure if the harness it's easily accessible behind the center console until I open it all up. At the very least this will be the easiest place to relay one of the front outlets.

Alternatively, I might just try to switch the both front outlets and the rear with a relay right off of the 3040 wire right next to the I/P fuse box.

Now I just need to courage to start snipping.
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You can always wire it back together

I would do that. Not too many things are needed to be powered while the truck is off.

I haven't looked, but what about the 2 at the back of the center console? Are they on a seperate circuit? If so, then you would have the cigar lighter and those two that would still be perm power and the rear and 2 fronts on the RAP circuit.

I may go ahead and do this when I take mine back apart in a couple of weeks.

[ree]

Originally Posted by PARAGON

I haven't looked, but what about the 2 at the back of the center console? Are they on a seperate circuit? If so, then you would have the cigar lighter and those two that would still be perm power and the rear and 2 fronts on the RAP circuit.

Yes, those two on the back of the center console are on a separate circuit. So if I ever truly need always on power, they'll be available, albeit in prime kicking location for rear search passengers.