Need an access point thru firewall
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Hanger 18 Taxachusetts
Need an access point thru firewall
Took me a couple hours but I finally decoded the Blose wiring nightmare so I can get the new HU running :hurray:
Now I need to find a place to get the power lead from the battery into the cockpit. Looks like there might be a grommet just behind the battery ??
Where have you guys found an opening without having to make a new hole??
PS:
I have a 94 coupe
Now I need to find a place to get the power lead from the battery into the cockpit. Looks like there might be a grommet just behind the battery ??
Where have you guys found an opening without having to make a new hole??
PS:
I have a 94 coupe
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Atlanta GA
Re: Need an access point thru firewall (corvette-pilot)
In the early C4s there is a ton of room by the area where the throttle and hood release cable come through on the firewall. Just drill a hole there and use a long screwdriver and find the end inside the car. Most wire kits come with a firewall grommett to prevent cutting the insulation.
Here is a pic:
Here is a pic:
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Oak Harbor WA
Re: Need an access point thru firewall (corvette-pilot)
Try it like this. You can see the already there hole just below the upper driver side door hinge. The fuse bus bar behind the battery is a good spot to add the power wire. Just make sure to use an inline fuse and attach it with a loop hole connector.
[Modified by Goody, 11:16 PM 9/10/2003]
[Modified by Goody, 11:16 PM 9/10/2003]
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Le Mans Master
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From: Hanger 18 Taxachusetts
Re: Need an access point thru firewall (Goody)
Thanks guys !
Goody, I found the spot you used today.
Mine still has a solid grommet so I just cut a small X to poke the wire thru.
But I went from the battery thru the support bracket, that you went under. There was already a hole there so I put my own grommet in it.
Last hassle is to get the speakers mounted now that the wiring is all run. I screwed up on the rears and cut the hole a bit too low. When I mounted them on the surface then the stock grill cover would hit. I mounted it under the plate and the speaker hit the floor :bb I need to remake the back plates to put the speaker higher up in the space.
Fronts ????
I see what you did Goody and that was the same direction I was headed. Just have to figure out the angles.
Should be done this weekend :party:
Goody, I found the spot you used today.
Mine still has a solid grommet so I just cut a small X to poke the wire thru.
But I went from the battery thru the support bracket, that you went under. There was already a hole there so I put my own grommet in it.
Last hassle is to get the speakers mounted now that the wiring is all run. I screwed up on the rears and cut the hole a bit too low. When I mounted them on the surface then the stock grill cover would hit. I mounted it under the plate and the speaker hit the floor :bb I need to remake the back plates to put the speaker higher up in the space.
Fronts ????
I see what you did Goody and that was the same direction I was headed. Just have to figure out the angles.
Should be done this weekend :party:
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 6,362
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From: Oak Harbor WA
Re: Need an access point thru firewall (corvette-pilot)
Thanks guys !
Goody, I found the spot you used today.
Mine still has a solid grommet so I just cut a small X to poke the wire thru.
But I went from the battery thru the support bracket, that you went under. There was already a hole there so I put my own grommet in it.:party:
Goody, I found the spot you used today.
Mine still has a solid grommet so I just cut a small X to poke the wire thru.
But I went from the battery thru the support bracket, that you went under. There was already a hole there so I put my own grommet in it.:party:
Good luck with your install. :thumbs:
