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Fogey · 02-22-2022, 04:57 PM

The front power outlet shorted out when a piece of metal fell in it. I’ve removed the fuse, bought the official GM removal tool and got it this far.
Don’t want to start yanking and pulling or I’ll break the attached wire. I can’t solder for crap so don’t want to do that. Anyone done this. Help

CPCNY · 02-22-2022, 05:07 PM

Pull the entire console out. Use plastic trim tools so you don't scratch it and unplug it so you can replace the outlet on a bench.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-22-2022, 05:52 PM

Nah, just the shifter bezel needs to come off..

Badbubba · 02-23-2022, 01:45 AM

The piece of metal destroyed the outlet? I've had pennies fall into outlets. Removed item and replaced fuse. No issue. The fuse should have blown before the metal could have welded to the outlet.

Fogey · 02-23-2022, 11:13 AM

Here’s what happened. The pocket clip fell off of a pen into the open power outlet. The outlet sparked, with a little smoke. The clip was ejected onto the floor. The black plastic or whatever the material is, at the inside bottom of the outlet was broken into several pieces and the fuse did not blow. Can’t explain why the fuse didn’t go, but it didn’t. Tried a new fuse just in case but it didn’t solve the problem.

Fogey · 02-23-2022, 02:00 PM

Noticed there was a tint torq screw in the bottom of the receptacle. Took it out and the receptacle came right out exposing the red and black wires. Now just need to find the right new receptacle. Got one from GMPartsonline but not even close.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-23-2022, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fogey

Noticed there was a tint torq screw in the bottom of the receptacle. Took it out and the receptacle came right out exposing the red and black wires. Now just need to find the right new receptacle. Got one from GMPartsonline but not even close.

Check one of your local bone yards for a wrecked camaro. Should be able to get one for a couple bucks..

Fogey · 02-23-2022, 06:40 PM

After doing some online research I found out that what I need comes wired , ready to plug into the harness under the guage cluster. What I had done on my old one was disconnect the metal cylinder from the harness. So now I have 2 choices, disconnect the new lighter from the harness and hire a very very small person with tiny hands to connect the new lighter to the old harness. Good luck on that. Or pulling the plastic off the guages , shift lever et Al , and attaching the new harness. That I believe, is the answer. I’ve order the new assembly from the local Chev dealer, for $9.00.

02-22-2022, 04:57 PM	#1
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,236	2011 SS FRONT POWER OUTLET REPLACEMENT The front power outlet shorted out when a piece of metal fell in it. I’ve removed the fuse, bought the official GM removal tool and got it this far. Don’t want to start yanking and pulling or I’ll break the attached wire. I can’t solder for crap so don’t want to do that. Anyone done this. Help Attached Images __________________ "...when the driver steps on the gas, I want him to s--t his pants." Enzo Ferrari Last edited by Fogey; 02-22-2022 at 05:02 PM. Reason: Misspellings

02-22-2022, 05:52 PM	#3
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	Nah, just the shifter bezel needs to come off.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-23-2022, 01:45 AM	#4
Badbubba GrINned & JUICEd Drives: 15STI, 10Expy, 10 2SS/RS M6, 47KB1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,247	The piece of metal destroyed the outlet? I've had pennies fall into outlets. Removed item and replaced fuse. No issue. The fuse should have blown before the metal could have welded to the outlet. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam & stuff,N.O. Plate(dedicated fuel tank,progressive,fuel hose upgrade,remote opener,heater,console switches),LNC2000,CTAP,ARH 1 7/8" LTs/gutted cats/X pipe/mufflers,Jet Hot coated LTs,GPI HPT Tune,CAI, Scoop,Rx Catch Can,Gates heater hose relocation, Remote clutch & auto brake res,Metco loop,Momentum Tunnel Brace,TSW Nurb 18",555 & 05,Pfadt trailing arms & toe rods,Autometer WB,Fesler Pillar Pod,LED strips (int),Lloyds floor & trunk mats,LED DRL/front turn & license plate,DRL harness,VLEDs tail lights,Plasticoat Bowties. Ord: Oct 5, 2009 Rec: Nov 19, 2009 13.17@112.6 stock

02-23-2022, 11:13 AM	#5
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,236	Here’s what happened. The pocket clip fell off of a pen into the open power outlet. The outlet sparked, with a little smoke. The clip was ejected onto the floor. The black plastic or whatever the material is, at the inside bottom of the outlet was broken into several pieces and the fuse did not blow. Can’t explain why the fuse didn’t go, but it didn’t. Tried a new fuse just in case but it didn’t solve the problem. __________________ "...when the driver steps on the gas, I want him to s--t his pants." Enzo Ferrari

02-23-2022, 02:00 PM	#6
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,236	Noticed there was a tint torq screw in the bottom of the receptacle. Took it out and the receptacle came right out exposing the red and black wires. Now just need to find the right new receptacle. Got one from GMPartsonline but not even close. __________________ "...when the driver steps on the gas, I want him to s--t his pants." Enzo Ferrari

02-22-2022, 05:07 PM	#2
CPCNY Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, VR ext/Blk Int Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baldwinsville, NY Posts: 330	Pull the entire console out. Use plastic trim tools so you don't scratch it and unplug it so you can replace the outlet on a bench.

02-23-2022, 06:40 PM	#8
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,236	After doing some online research I found out that what I need comes wired , ready to plug into the harness under the guage cluster. What I had done on my old one was disconnect the metal cylinder from the harness. So now I have 2 choices, disconnect the new lighter from the harness and hire a very very small person with tiny hands to connect the new lighter to the old harness. Good luck on that. Or pulling the plastic off the guages , shift lever et Al , and attaching the new harness. That I believe, is the answer. I’ve order the new assembly from the local Chev dealer, for $9.00. __________________ "...when the driver steps on the gas, I want him to s--t his pants." Enzo Ferrari