Where to tap for 12v in the console?

[dorqus]

Hello all!

So I just picked up a 2011 Caprice PPV on Saturday. In the past two days I've gotten the power windows to work from the back seat, re-connected the cables for the doors and locks in the back seat, and also replaced the police "console" with something more normal and without the sharp metal edges in the back seat!

I don't have a power outlet/cigarette lighter in the console, but there is a hole for one (I'm guessing that's what it's for) next to the power trunk release button. I'd like to pickup a universal "Accessory Power Outlet" (aka cigarette lighter) at Autozone or some such place, but I'm wondering which of the eight million wires behind the dash I can splice into to get 12v. I don't care if it's on all the time or only goes on with the key, it would just be used for charging my phone.

Thanks!!

[elc32955]

First step should be for you to visit our files section and download the 2011 Chevrolet Police technical manual, this will provide you a guide to where the available leads for 12V power are and give you some selections available in the passenger compartment. You should be able to access both constant on and switched power without too much difficulty.

That's the purpose for us maintaining a comprehensive file section here on the site, owner support

Good luck!
Eric

[dorqus]

Thanks Eric! I already have the files, will see if I can figure out where to tap by the factory head unit. Thank you

[dorqus]

So I poked around behind the head unit/console and found the wires for the cigarette lighter are there along with the clip, so I'll just order a replacement one! I'll check with a voltmeter first, ensure that they still have power. Score!