Multiple Cig. Lighters? ( power ports )

j0ker v1.25 · Post by **j0ker v1.25** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 5:39 am

Newbie checking in. Been lurking for awhile, and finally decided to post. I try to keep my questions to a minimum while reading/searching as much as I can.

I read in the CB Radio mod section that there are other cig. lighters available when you lose the one in the ashtray. I've only got one that I'm aware of. Where are the others located? I'd love to have another place to plug my cellphone in instead of having the ashtray open all the time (roaches ees steeenky!)

Any insight would be appreciated

Retep · Post by **Retep** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 6:01 am

I have two power ports covered with black caps under the dash on the passenger side, just right of the console. I think that is standard on all 98 and up s10's and Sonoma's

Pete

Post by **HenryJ** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 9:03 am

j0ker v1.25 wrote:Nope, no other options. Damn. Guess I'll have to get creative.

WAIT, don't hack up things just yet!

How are your local salvage yards?

The piece is simple to remove that has the auxillary power ports. it is a small section of the center lower dash covering. Any of the utilities had it as an option. STD on the 2001 crew cab.

I saw one at Dillon Salvage last week. You should be able to pick it up for $5-$10. Now adding the wiring may or may not be simple, but definatyely "doo-able".

Retep · Post by **Retep** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 9:57 am

This is what you want. Weird, I thought this was standard. Had it in both my 2000 and my 2002

Pete

Post by **HenryJ** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 10:38 am

Since I removed the ashtray to install my CB, this is where I added the third powerport-

The storage tray console does require some heating and remolding for clearance, but I really like it

Oh and BTW, thanks for stepping out of the shadows, WELCOME

2bunik · Post by **2bunik** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 4:10 pm

while we are on the subject .. is my truck the only one with the lighters that dont turn off. they always have power and I hate that ..

I also installed an extra one. just to the left of the radio in that little square assecorie thingy.. I used the top wire from the harness that was just dangling back there.. I dont know what it was for but I hacked it up..

Post by **HenryJ** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 4:14 pm

2bunik wrote:... I used the top wire from the harness that was just dangling back there.. I dont know what it was for but I hacked it up.. ...

That wiring is for the rear hatch release and rear wiper control. We have the same wiring as all the utilities. Just FYI

2bunik · Post by **2bunik** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 5:08 pm

ooooh hatch release..

wheres that

I dont think I got that option....

barch97 · Post by **barch97** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 5:46 pm

you're not the only one. mine stay powered without ignition on.

smokinjoe · Post by **smokinjoe** » Thu Apr 29, 2004 4:56 am

i think they all have that accesory power, but its supposed to shut off prior to draing the battery all the dead.i know if you leave the interior lights on its shuts them off after awhile

Post by **HenryJ** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 4:40 pm

For those who do not have the twin accessory power ports-

That is what the piece looks like. I paid $5 for this one plus Idaho sales tax.

If the wiring is under the dash panel without ports, and I don't know why it would not be, it would be a really easy way to add power ports.

5-1-2004 - Art's truck had only one port down there so we installed this one in his truck .
Really simple "plug-n-play" operation

2bunik · Post by **2bunik** » Sun May 02, 2004 3:39 pm

alright hey joker I got the single power port available if u need one .. alright .. looks just like the one pictured above except it only have one power port...

j0ker v1.25 · Post by **j0ker v1.25** » Mon May 03, 2004 7:16 am

Hey guys, thanks for all the insight. Not sure which route I'm going to take yet. Just sort of toying around with things for now. Just installed a Music Keg (w/ FM modulator) in the center console. I must say it's pretty slick and stealth.

barch97 · Post by **barch97** » Mon May 03, 2004 8:25 am

j0ker v1.25 wrote:Hey guys, thanks for all the insight. Not sure which route I'm going to take yet. Just sort of toying around with things for now. Just installed a Music Keg (w/ FM modulator) in the center console. I must say it's pretty slick and stealth.

postpxpls... kthx.

Conman · Post by **Conman** » Mon May 03, 2004 9:07 am

Strange the 03s and up lost one power plug there. My 02 had both under the dash(all stay on BTW). Just strange cost cuttings.

Well if you think on the economy scale, saving 1dollar will save 1million bucks per 1million vehicles so it's a big number at that scale. On my Avalanche, the underhood light and a glove box light were deleted as well. What' stinks is that the wiring was deleted as well so it's not plug and play like on the 03 underhood light.

Cheers,
Con

j0ker v1.25 · Post by **j0ker v1.25** » Mon May 03, 2004 11:27 am

postpxpls... kthx.

will do.

TexasBlaZeR2 · Post by **TexasBlaZeR2** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 1:40 pm

The pics above were helpful. However, my question is, what does the wiring harness from the accessory plugs pictured above plug into to get to the fuse box. I have removed the insulator, pulled apart my glove box, etc. and can't seem to see anywhere to plug the harness in to give the plugs power. Thanks,

jeff024 · Post by **jeff024** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 2:14 pm

Tap into something else

Post by **HenryJ** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 4:05 pm

Do you have the dual power port panel already?

It is easier when you have the plug and the location in front of you.

The manual lists connector C223 as being for the extended cab.
I know that at least the upper portion of the dash wiring harness is from the utility since we have the rear wiper/washer switch connector. My assumption would be that the connector is taped up and in your harness as well.

If you can not find it, or if it does not exist, then you just need a positive battery connection, and a ground.

I'd check this thread for one possibility - Adding an accessory power source

TexasBlaZeR2 · Post by **TexasBlaZeR2** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 6:47 am

Henry,

I am emailing you some pics of the wiring that I took after I removed the glove box. I see the number 6370 on the big bundle of wires....No C223 in sight.

I haven't ordered the panel yet because I was trying to find out if I need to order a wiring harness. Does the manual mention what C223 connects to? Does it say where in the fuse box it hooks, if it is the inside fuse box or external, and what size fuse it uses?

I have a rear wiper/washer on my rig, so I can't tap into that one. Unfortunately, I don't have a wiring diagram for this truck. Thanks,

Post by **HenryJ** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:12 am

C223 is the connector number. It is part of the wiring harness and not likely to be labeled as such.

The wires exit the bundle just behind the hinge point of the glove box, about three inches to the left of the interior light. The wires are orange and black. The wires exit the wiring bundle about the same place as the courtesy lights wires.

From the point they exit the bundle, the wires are about 6" to a white male connector. This is what plugs into the connector attached to the panel.

It is not likely that it will be easy to find without the panel to know exactly where to be looking. The wires are on the back , bottom side of the bundle and exit down behind the left corner of the glovebox hinge to the panel.

I am sorry, but I have a lousy dial-up connection, and if the pictures you sent are not small I will not be able to get them. It takes several days to get some large photos.

Get the panel. If you don't have the connection , add one. The link above is to add an accessory power source , and has nothing to do with the wiper switch.

TexasBlaZeR2 · Post by **TexasBlaZeR2** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:04 am

Okay, I looked at the wiring harness. There were no orange and black wires exiting the bundle. The only two exiting the bundle went to the courtesy light below the dash (red plug) and the yellow plug in direction of the firewall that you see in the picture.

edited-HJ

holstdb · Post by **holstdb** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:44 am

About the accessory port thing:

-Base model trucks didn't get those at all! Just a single outlet/lighter in the ashtray.

-2003+ uplevel trucks have only one aux port under the dash because GM is cheap. They also took away the glove box light (but the holes are there for that, so you can readd.)

-All GM cars and trucks have constant 12v power on the accessory ports, they don't shut off with the key nor do they shut down after a specified time (i.e. 30 mins or whatever) Rundown protection might kick in based on voltage though?

I'm swapping in a Jimmy Diamond Edition center console which comes up to the under side of the dash and would prevent the ashtray from opening, so the Diamond Edition (and the Envoy) has an ashtray delete plate with THREE outlets (like the older 94-97's had.) So I swapped that one in.

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:46 pm

Got my accessory ports installed. wired one switched hot for the backup camera and two , one in the back of the center console, constant hot. so now instead of one factory I have four total and a power converter in the back under the passengers seat. Picked up the under dash panel from e-bay as one of my christmas presents to myself.

TexasBlaZeR2 · Post by **TexasBlaZeR2** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 10:58 pm

Can you please post up details and pics of your accessory port install, wiring, etc? My buddy who was helping me with this project had a new baby so we haven't gotten back to it yet.

Thank you,

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 3:38 am

I didn't take any photos of the install but it was farly straight foward. My 2004 does not seem to have the wire harness connection to add the port so I just splice tapped into the existing 12v lighter port for the two constant hot ports one front and one back. For the switched hot I wired into the hatch/rear wiper harness using the yellow wire for + lead and the black for ground. I can shoot some finished photos if you want but the confines of the dash precluded me from trying to get photos while I was putting everything in.

TexasBlaZeR2 · Post by **TexasBlaZeR2** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:00 pm

You guys get that hatch wire to use for other things, but mine is in use for my hatch...LOL.

Yes, I would like to see some pics of the wiring.

Thanks,

_STUCKY · Post by **_STUCKY** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:56 pm

RaleighBlaZeR2 wrote:I looked at the wiring harness. There were no orange and black wires exiting the bundle. The only two exiting the bundle went to the courtesy light below the dash (red plug) and the yellow plug in direction of the firewall that you see in the picture.

04crewvt wrote:I just splice tapped into the existing 12v lighter port for the two constant hot ports one front and one back. For the switched hot I wired into the hatch/rear wiper harness using the yellow wire for + lead and the black for ground.

(Ignore the slight Oops! there. I sliced the brown wire with my knife while stripping the tape from the wires. Non insulated connector and heat shrink.)

holstdb wrote:-2003+ uplevel trucks have only one aux port under the dash because GM is cheap. They also took away the glove box light (but the holes are there for that, so you can readd.)

Where is a good place to connect the glove box light?

The wires for the front passenger side door switch are pretty close. Would this work?

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Multiple Cig. Lighters? ( power ports )

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