Silverado dash cubby hole

[Gduck24]

 

Installed an autostop eliminator saw some potential in the dash. Also wanted to tidy up some wires by moving the usb and usb c port behind the dash. Previous Silverados had cubby holes in the cheaper models that you could buy and replace the USB port, but there’s no such thing in these new ones. I decided to take a plunge and cut a hole in my dash, then 3d printed a prototype cubby hole. I cleaned up the print a little but I think I’ll do another high quality print and really try to make it match the other dash pieces. Rerouted the usb cables through the side cubby of the console which is nice so wires aren’t all over the place our have to dig them out of the console. Turned out pretty good!

 

 

 

 

 

[PaulpHebert]

Just curious, but why do you install the Autostop eliminator when you have a button on your dash to turn it off?  I have this button as well, and wanted to know if there is a reason for the install.

[Gduck24]

12 minutes ago, PaulpHebert said:

Just curious, but why do you install the Autostop eliminator when you have a button on your dash to turn it off?  I have this button as well, and wanted to know if there is a reason for the install.

Couple reasons I guess. I dont like hitting that button everytime i get in, it was annoying.  I really was jarred by the slight hesitation and feeling the engine die when I came to a stop.  It wasnt ever really consistent either.  I think start up is one of the harshest things on an engine, and I think this will be an issue down the road for longterm owners and maintenance on this truck.  Less than regular startup wear, because the engine is hot and has oil already coating everything, but still more wear on engine and stress on battery, maybe AC etc.  I think its a gimmick like AFM.  I have had 2 trucks fail due to what I think was AFM on previous 5.3s.   Stuck lifters and worn cam shafts etc.  As soon as somebody figures out a way to turn it off on this truck I will.  I have had probably 6 or 7 5.3L GM vehicles since they came out in 99. 

[pewterliftedz]

I've always seen those little cubbys and wondered "who the hell uses this thing" haha