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how do you run extra wires by vwaltdog
Started on: 01-07-2004 12:37 PM
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Report this Post01-07-2004 12:37 PM Click Here to See the Profile for vwaltdogSend a Private Message to vwaltdogDirect Link to This Post
I need to run more wires from the engine into the interior of the car and I wondered how other people did this. Right now I have a hole that I drilled into the firewall that my wires are running thru. If I wanted to run more wires thru that hole I would have to take all the wires out of there and make the hole bigger and I really don't feel like doing that.
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Report this Post01-07-2004 01:16 PM Click Here to See the Profile for fotofrankClick Here to visit fotofrank's HomePageSend a Private Message to fotofrankDirect Link to This Post
Drill another hole! But--remember to use a bushing, in the hole, so that the wired do not rub on a sharp edge and eventually short.
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Report this Post01-07-2004 01:46 PM Click Here to See the Profile for rogergarrisonSend a Private Message to rogergarrisonDirect Link to This Post
Ive run some from engine compartment up into the 'C' pillar into the corner of pass compartment. then ran them up the ceiling, door sill or center console as needed.
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Report this Post01-07-2004 01:51 PM Click Here to See the Profile for befarrerSend a Private Message to befarrerDirect Link to This Post
I ran all my starter immobilizer, and fog light wires through my front firewall without even drilling a hole. I took out the metal plate that covered up the clutch pedal hole, and run them through there. I run the wires underneath the car along the heater core pipes, then up behind the heat sheilds to the engine compartment. Alot more wiring, but I drilled no holes at all.

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Report this Post01-07-2004 01:53 PM Click Here to See the Profile for stuartloweryClick Here to visit stuartlowery's HomePageSend a Private Message to stuartloweryDirect Link to This Post
I used existing wires from a Cruise control that was removed. And extra wires were run inside the factory looms.
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Report this Post01-07-2004 04:09 PM Click Here to See the Profile for JncomuttSend a Private Message to JncomuttDirect Link to This Post
I pushed my wires thru the shifter cable grommet along side the cable. I've had no problems with running them like this.
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Report this Post01-07-2004 05:18 PM Click Here to See the Profile for C DuBBz87GTSend a Private Message to C DuBBz87GTDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by Jncomutt:

I pushed my wires thru the shifter cable grommet along side the cable. I've had no problems with running them like this.


Ditto, works well, just make sure that the wire in the engine compartment wont melt or get caught in anything!

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Report this Post01-07-2004 07:04 PM Click Here to See the Profile for TinaSend a Private Message to TinaDirect Link to This Post
Rather easy on mine since we deleted the computer when the V-8 went in it.
Plenty of room.
I don't see why you couldn't dremel a small portion out of the plastic to
make room for a few more.

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Report this Post01-07-2004 11:38 PM Click Here to See the Profile for vwaltdogSend a Private Message to vwaltdogDirect Link to This Post
WOW lots of great ideas!!! Thanks everyone!!! I really like the shifter cable idea.
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Report this Post01-07-2004 11:55 PM Click Here to See the Profile for vwaltdogSend a Private Message to vwaltdogDirect Link to This Post

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Originally posted by Tina:

Rather easy on mine since we deleted the computer when the V-8 went in it.
Plenty of room.
I don't see why you couldn't dremel a small portion out of the plastic to
make room for a few more.

Hey Tina how were able to delete the computer? I still have mine semi hooked up to run the gauges.

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Report this Post01-08-2004 01:25 AM Click Here to See the Profile for silver86seSend a Private Message to silver86seDirect Link to This Post
hi i recently ran wires , by drilling hole 3/4 inch in firewall,use grommit here, came out under rr speaker and rr shoulder, removed seat and consoles ran along back to where ecm is them straight to and under radio and out under dash, used wire ties and wire loom to protect every thing, reinstalled back seat wall panel and pulled back rug i had pulled forward, reinstall console and all trim, so now when you look you will not see any wires, even when you move pass seat, also use grommit in firewall and blacktape loom in engine bay to protect it, on a side note there is a metal oval sytle plug in the v6 automatics that you can pop out and use without having to drill in the front compartment...good luck....
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