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Is there a constant 12v wire in the trunk on a 4th gen?

Old Mar 11, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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Is there a constant 12v wire in the trunk on a 4th gen?

I'm looking at installing a small light in the trunk of my "01 Camaro and was wondering if there was a 12 wire anywhere back in the trunk area that I could use for power. I do have the factory 12 disc installed in the trunk if that makes a diffrence.

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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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Maybe the one for the fuel pump? I don't know how risky that would be to tap into.
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 01:52 AM
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You should honestly run a new power wire to the trunk...don't be lazy!
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 01:55 AM
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yea..... that's a good point. Pull up the door sills and a little bit of carpet/interior panels and you're set. Much better than the risk of hooking into something risky.
Old Mar 12, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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Power antenna has constant. If you don't have the antenna there should at least be the wires for it somewhere nearby.
Old Mar 15, 2004 | 09:36 AM
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Originally posted by Tair
You should honestly run a new power wire to the trunk...don't be lazy!

I agree, dont tap into a fuel pump line. Not enough power to the pump could make your car run funny. it should be easy to run a small gauge power wire through your interior. Yea, dont rush anything on a camaro lol. Do it right the first time
Old Mar 16, 2004 | 05:52 PM
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what is this light for? Will it be on at all times?




might just be able to hook it up to the trunk light so it turns on when u open it
Old Mar 16, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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convertz....PLEASE...just run a 10 gauge power wire from your battery. It's SOOOOO easy and will only take you about 30min, AND it'll hold WAY more than enough current for ANYTHING you'd EVER want to run in your trunk. Tapping into the trunk light or fuel pump or power antenna or whatever will just result in blowing fuses if you're drawing too large a load. If you really are struggling with running a new power wire just pay any car audio shop in your area $20 to run a new wire for you.
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