Running wires to the center console

[mawaru]

Does anyone know how to open up the plastic panels in the center console? I'm considering hardwiring a tv monitor to the power outlet in the center console.

I figured the cup holders need to lift up the the back plastic can be removed... Or maybe the bolts in the center console need to be removed?

Thanks!
-roland

 

[Bigmanny]

Rumor has it that auto stop start kills the power to some of the plugs in the center console. You may need to find a power source that stays hot.

 

[mawaru]

Rumor has it that auto stop start kills the power to some of the plugs in the center console. You may need to find a power source that stays hot.

Yeah that's correct it does I experienced that already. Regardless I did like that you can control the outlet and power from the dashboard switch

 

[Fireman591]

Rumor has it that auto stop start kills the power to some of the plugs in the center console. You may need to find a power source that stays hot.

Thats dumb!!!!! Typical GM overlook

 

[Dogged]

Pull the panel off on the passenger tunnel (pulls straight off). Right under the dash, there is a bundle of wires. The orange/yellow is always hot. I wired a 12V cig lighter to it so I can use my quick charger for my phone. Works well so far and I don't think it cycles with the auto stop.