2006 Silveraod WT Power Outlets

[John Newkirk]

I want to change my power outlets from always on to switched by the key. My local mechanic says it is not possible but I think that he just does not want to do it. Any ideas?

[sefiroxx]

Anything is possible - with the right amount of money.

Simple answer, find a switched circuit nearby and splice in.

Now the tough problems:
- wire sizes are matched to the expected load. Adding more to a an already size circuit could overload the circuit either blowing the curcuit or blowing the wire.
- to alleviate the above problem, you could change the power source at the fuse box. That would keep the circuits separate and properly loaded, but might turn other things into switched rather than always on (ie, trickle feed to the radio to maintain clock and settings)

[Penguin VII]

Unsure the exact reasoning for doing this but an easier solution may be to just add a switch next to the outlet that would turn it off/on. Not quite as clean but seems much easier without any down side.

[John Newkirk]

Thanks Guys!