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Wiring from front to cabin

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  1. jonesdds

    jonesdds Formula 3

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    I'm wondering what is the best/easiest route for wiring from the spare tire compartment area into the cabin? Mounting an amplifier in the spare tire compartment and need to run a pair of speaker wires and 3 pairs of RCA cables so need some space to get through.

    Jeff
     
  2. D.Mauro

    D.Mauro Formula 3

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    Jeff, Just remove the fiberglass panel about eight screws around the spare tire, and there is a rubber gromment 1" 1/2" diameter, with wires going into the cabin.
     
  3. Spitfire

    Spitfire Formula 3

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    #3 Spitfire, Mar 15, 2008
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    I don't know how large your amp is, but if I were putting one in I'd be tempted to see if there's enough room behind the plate outlined below (i.e., passenger side foot support). Just pop off the carpet that covers this, and the plate is held on with 4 or 5 screws. It's very easy to remove, and there's a reasonable amount of dead space behind it.
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  4. jonesdds

    jonesdds Formula 3

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    Maybe I'm missing something but I'd already removed that panel and I don't see what you describe. Exactly where is this located? Mine's a 1989 328 BTW. Thanks.

    Jeff
     
  5. jonesdds

    jonesdds Formula 3

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    I appreciate the diagram, already checked there, my amps too large to fit. Plus, I'd still need to run power wire and ground probably as well. Better to do that closer to the battery anyway.

    Jeff
     
  6. D.Mauro

    D.Mauro Formula 3

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    I was working on my QV, thought they are the same.
     
  7. jonesdds

    jonesdds Formula 3

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    They might be the same or similar in that respect, where were you referring to?

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  8. Paul_308

    Paul_308 Formula 3

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    I'd suggest using the grommeted hole between passenger compartment and the covered area ahead of the firewall.

    In the exact midline of the car where the center console meets the firewall carrying the heater cables and some wiring. Mine has plenty of spare room for added wires. Don't think you need to remove the center console for access but you might need to loosen it. Best to remove the shroud in the spare tire area you will see it and push the cable through from that side.

    Remember that when passing multiple cables through a small hole is pull through the ones with the largest connectors first.



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  9. D.Mauro

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  10. Paul_308

    Paul_308 Formula 3

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    Great photos. I retract what I said about using it for cables...thought there was more room inside the grommet than those pictures indicate.
    That said, were I confronted with that problem, place another hole next to it and make sure to use a similiar grommet to make it look factory.

    My amp and 10 disc changer are in the trunk and that's also a major pain to get all those cables through the engine firewall which must be 3/4" thick.
     
  11. jonesdds

    jonesdds Formula 3

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    Yes, thanks for the photos!

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