2007: Can cigarette port 12v be tapped to add 2nd port?

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Jan 23, 2024 | 09:28 PM

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RJ_RS_SS_350

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What do you mean by ignition/ door switch?

Jan 23, 2024 | 09:30 PM

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donbrew

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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.

Jan 23, 2024 | 10:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by firemangeorge

Welcome
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.

Jan 24, 2024 | 07:51 AM

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Oldblue

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Yes, the panels had that cargo area power outlet. fuse #7 in the under hood fuse box

Jan 24, 2024 | 09:27 AM

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PulpFriction

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Will this work?

Jan 24, 2024 | 10:32 AM

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donbrew

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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.

Jan 24, 2024 | 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sands.autolit

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!