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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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Best way to run the power wire

Hey i'm tryin to find the best way to run some power wires from the batt. all the way to the trunk for my amp. If ne1 can give me more then one way n also tell me how to do it. That'll be awesome . Thanks
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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the way I did it was ran the wires through the firewall.
just drilled a hole though and ran it under the doorstil's.
the back seat comes up easily and no wires are visible.
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:13 AM
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where did u drill the hole on the firewall?
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:29 AM
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If you have a manual this wont work. But if you have an auto, you can drill through the clutch plate thingy. Look behind ur brakes to the left and you will see a circular padded thingy u can remove. Pull it out and it will reveal the clutchplate. Drill at an upward slant toward the top until the bit clears the firewall. Run the wire from inside the car into the engine bay and u should see the wire come out somewhere to the right of the throttle body (behind the intake tubing).
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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i went from the battery, under the fender, through the rubber plug that leads into the car through the frame, then went under the side carpet frame that leads to under the back seat, then to the trunk. ( very general description and required no drilling ) And I used 4 gauge wire- that sh-its thick!

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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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i went from the battery, under the fender, through the rubber plug that leads into the car through the frame, then went under the side carpet frame that leads to under the back seat, then to the trunk. ( very general description and required no drilling ) And I used 4 gauge wire- that sh-its thick!
I did the same easy as hell. A bit tricky to get it through the fender, but you just have to take off the tire and work it through the fender under the plastic under garment.
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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I did the same as heaven and cruisen lancer. I didnt bother taking the tire off though, I is a little tricky but it can be done.
The way I did was by running my 4ga wire into the fender from where it comes out by the battery and then I took a spare wire and ran it through the wire harness opening from the inside of the car,, I then used a hanger to find both ends in the fender and pulled them out by the door jam. I duct taped them together and pulled the extra cable back out the wire harness opening inside the car, which brought the 4ga cable along with it! Come to think of it, maybe taking the wheel off would have been easier, either way it is completely possible!
Good Luck!
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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theres also a hole in the firewall on the passenger side of the car. u just gotta the the rubber grommet and feed it through. really easy
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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I did the same easy as hell. A bit tricky to get it through the fender, but you just have to take off the tire and work it through the fender under the plastic under garment.
i ran the wire the same way but i didnt have to remove the tire. just stick your hand in the wheel well....its safe.
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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yep, that's how i ran mine. i used a coat hanger to help it through.
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 10:57 AM
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So i guess da best n easiest way to do it is through da fender?. What about takin it through da hole on da passenger side. How can i cross over the engine bay?
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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If u do that, make sure the power wire is long enough. mine was the perfect length when i went on the driver side, so mine wouldn,t have worked on the passenger side. And for running it accross the engine, maybe go near the fender then against the firewall close under the front windshield. ( hope u get what i'm saying )
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 11:43 AM
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And i was told the fuse is suppose to be close to the battery, so dont forget to put it on near that area, thats what i did. (not sure if this is true or not)
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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YES!! the fuse should be a few inches from the battery. i wouldnt go from the passenger side...instead run your rca's and remote through the passenger side. driver's side is the best way for power, especialy since thats what side the battery is on.
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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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Yea, i get wut ur sayin heavenmist. Cuz dats da path i was thinkin about doing @ first. N zeeshan i'll prob do wut ur sayin specialy since i already ran the RCA's n da remote on my passenger side. When i run it through da fender do i really need to take da tire off. Or is it possible to leave it on?
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