firewall hole for amp wiring?
bump909
08-06-2001, 01:27 PM
i'm installing an amp for my sub in the g20 and i can't seem to find a hole in the firewall where i can run the power wire from the battery to the trunk. anyone with a p10 know the answer?
Xeon
08-06-2001, 01:39 PM
id be very interested to know also...otherwise i may be taking a trip to boomer's later in the week
i_rebel
08-06-2001, 01:56 PM
Stand infront of your car, and picture an imaginary line dividing your engine bay in half from the firewall to the radiator . . .
What you're looking for will be on the right side of the firewall
It should be in the area shown within the red circle:
Mine had a thick rubber stopper covering the hole.
What you're looking for will be on the right side of the firewall
It should be in the area shown within the red circle:
Mine had a thick rubber stopper covering the hole.
endfro
08-06-2001, 02:04 PM
You can do one of two things.
When you are inside the car, way up inside the steering column is a small hole. Well, it fit my 4 gage wire, so its not all that small. But up there you can push it through. The hole comes right out where i_rebel pointed out.
One other place I have seen (I used this on my old G20) is right above the accelerator pedal. Some people dont like to drill into their firewalls, but it doesnt bother me. I just took the drill, went right above the pedal, moved left about 2". I held my breath and slammed it through. That was a really good spot, but I feel that the hole thats already there is a tiny bit safer. =]
When you are inside the car, way up inside the steering column is a small hole. Well, it fit my 4 gage wire, so its not all that small. But up there you can push it through. The hole comes right out where i_rebel pointed out.
One other place I have seen (I used this on my old G20) is right above the accelerator pedal. Some people dont like to drill into their firewalls, but it doesnt bother me. I just took the drill, went right above the pedal, moved left about 2". I held my breath and slammed it through. That was a really good spot, but I feel that the hole thats already there is a tiny bit safer. =]
MauiBlueGRide
08-06-2001, 05:21 PM
If you can reach in there, I've always taken a sharp nail punch and beat it a few times, then you can feel for the dimple on the other side and make sure nothings in the way. Best to use a grommet and some silly cone to get it nice and water/air tight.
Good luck and don't be afraid to drill :-P
Chris
PS if you do find a rubber grommet here is the old trick I learned, get a radio antenna (old sold non power one) Grind one end really sharp and tape the other end like a handle. Attach the wire to to it with good electrical tape, wrap it serveral times TIGHT and then lube it with some KY Jelly (dont laugh I still have some in my tool box hehehe) and viola you poke it right through.
But remember always wear protection... I mean eye protection...
Chris
Can't ever keep a straight face when telling people to put ky jelly on their rod and shove it in the hole.....
Good luck and don't be afraid to drill :-P
Chris
PS if you do find a rubber grommet here is the old trick I learned, get a radio antenna (old sold non power one) Grind one end really sharp and tape the other end like a handle. Attach the wire to to it with good electrical tape, wrap it serveral times TIGHT and then lube it with some KY Jelly (dont laugh I still have some in my tool box hehehe) and viola you poke it right through.
But remember always wear protection... I mean eye protection...
Chris
Can't ever keep a straight face when telling people to put ky jelly on their rod and shove it in the hole.....
bump909
08-06-2001, 05:24 PM
sweet, thanks guys.. i appreciate it. i'll let you know how it works out.
kris
08-06-2001, 05:36 PM
I told you how mine was done. But I didnt do it myself, I paid someone :p
But I say, just move the damn battery :D
But I say, just move the damn battery :D
redvalkrie
08-07-2001, 12:38 PM
:D Hahaha Had me Crackin-up Chris! it really works I have used that technique a couple of time it saved my skin from cut's.
Nothing worse to an installer than cuts on your fingers from peoples vehicles.:bloated:
Well if you do decide to cut maybe get one of those adapters that go on your drill bit so it won't go in to deep & hit some wiring always becarefull take plenty of precations.:bloated:
Nothing worse to an installer than cuts on your fingers from peoples vehicles.:bloated:
Well if you do decide to cut maybe get one of those adapters that go on your drill bit so it won't go in to deep & hit some wiring always becarefull take plenty of precations.:bloated:
wallys99
08-17-2001, 04:16 PM
How about on a P11? I looked for the hole on my 99 and couldnt find it. Maybe im missing it but can anyone confirm that there is one? thanks!
bump909
08-22-2001, 05:38 PM
Originally posted by i_rebel
Stand infront of your car, and picture an imaginary line dividing your engine bay in half from the firewall to the radiator . . .
What you're looking for will be on the right side of the firewall
It should be in the area shown within the red circle:
Mine had a thick rubber stopper covering the hole.
thanks for the pick rebel, but believe it or not.. there is no hole in that spot that you pointed out on my '95. i wonder if that's a difference on all low port p10 g20's? either way, i think i'll either drill a hole like endfro said or try running the wire through a pre-existing hole that is already used. or i could just poke another hole in the gromet and run it through.
Stand infront of your car, and picture an imaginary line dividing your engine bay in half from the firewall to the radiator . . .
What you're looking for will be on the right side of the firewall
It should be in the area shown within the red circle:
Mine had a thick rubber stopper covering the hole.
thanks for the pick rebel, but believe it or not.. there is no hole in that spot that you pointed out on my '95. i wonder if that's a difference on all low port p10 g20's? either way, i think i'll either drill a hole like endfro said or try running the wire through a pre-existing hole that is already used. or i could just poke another hole in the gromet and run it through.
A380Driver
08-22-2001, 07:27 PM
Originally posted by i_rebel
Stand infront of your car, and picture an imaginary line dividing your engine bay in half from the firewall to the radiator . . .
What you're looking for will be on the right side of the firewall
It should be in the area shown within the red circle:
Mine had a thick rubber stopper covering the hole.
You can also run it through the fender on the drivers side. Then go through where the wire harness is. I used that route to relocate my battery to the trunk.
Better yet...while you're at it running wire to the back, why not relocate the battery to the trunk!!! :)
http://home.talkcity.com/gasolinealley/lawrenan/Batteryrelo.htm
The above is a good guide, I did not write it though, but whoever did, good job! (maybe al??)
Stand infront of your car, and picture an imaginary line dividing your engine bay in half from the firewall to the radiator . . .
What you're looking for will be on the right side of the firewall
It should be in the area shown within the red circle:
Mine had a thick rubber stopper covering the hole.
You can also run it through the fender on the drivers side. Then go through where the wire harness is. I used that route to relocate my battery to the trunk.
Better yet...while you're at it running wire to the back, why not relocate the battery to the trunk!!! :)
http://home.talkcity.com/gasolinealley/lawrenan/Batteryrelo.htm
The above is a good guide, I did not write it though, but whoever did, good job! (maybe al??)
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