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All of the "unused" fuses on the BCM are on the RAP relay; meaning switched and stays alive until the driver door is opened then closed, like the radio.
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Pretty sure all HHR's already have a 2nd power outlet at the back of the center console. Will that help ? I also think the panel HHR's may have a 3rd outlet in the back by the hatch.
You are correct Sir, at least mine does, on R side.
The problem is that both of the factory outlets are always hot. If you want switched you need to add a wire from the BCM. That is what "ignition/ door switch" means, on the RAP circuit.
Re: The diameter of the in-dash power port vs the rear console power port:
On closer inspection today, the center console power port had 2 pennies lodged inside preventing the use of the port! - Sorry. Never mind! I deleted my "help" question.
And now my tire inflator AND phone can be plugged in now. My apologies for not discovering that earlier.
I hope I didn't damage the 15 amp circuit for the in-dash port because it burned out two 15 amp fuses before I stopped inflating the tire.
Thanks for the quick reply, Oldblue!
I think the 2nd blown fuse turned off the engine at the same time! Is that usually possible? Unless in my haste (it was raining at the time, yesterday) I forgot to turn on the engine that 2nd time? IDK.
second case in this thread resolved. I’m closing this one!
01-23-2024, 09:28 PM
