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Post by 00RalliartMS on Oct 15, 2004 0:32:25 GMT -5
 hey, whats the best way to route a lead wire thru the firewall of a 2000 MS? thru the glovey or the driver side? thanks! |
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Post by TrIgGeR on Oct 15, 2004 10:10:16 GMT -5
Driver side.
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Post by Joel_CA on Oct 19, 2004 23:40:44 GMT -5
I went through the drivers side using the same rubber harness grommet as the main harness. Be sure that you are FUSED prior to this spot as harness meltdown would surely SUCK if something were to happen to your main cable. I managed to squeeze a 4gauge cable through this area so it can be done.
Joel, CA
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Post by TrIgGeR on Oct 20, 2004 12:35:02 GMT -5
I went through the drivers side using the same rubber harness grommet as the main harness. Be sure that you are FUSED prior to this spot as harness meltdown would surely SUCK if something were to happen to your main cable. I managed to squeeze a 4gauge cable through this area so it can be done. Joel, CA Shoot I'm going to try a 1/0 guage threw there. Hopfully it will fit  |
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Post by 00RalliartMS on Oct 20, 2004 15:03:00 GMT -5
wouldnt that fat of a wire start interfering witht he rest of the wiring it is passing thru the firewall with? just a thought, unless yoiu got shielded wire. or should i say "cable"
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Post by TrIgGeR on Oct 20, 2004 15:35:56 GMT -5
wouldnt that fat of a wire start interfering witht he rest of the wiring it is passing thru the firewall with? just a thought, unless yoiu got shielded wire. or should i say "cable" All wire is shielded. And no it will not cause problems. |
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Post by Joel_CA on Oct 20, 2004 19:25:10 GMT -5
You need to be running some serious power back there if your trying to run 1 gauge otherwise you're just wasting your time and money. I'd have my doubts running 2 guage as it stands as far as fitment.
Joel, CA
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Post by blovell on Oct 20, 2004 20:06:54 GMT -5
I went through the drivers side using the same rubber harness grommet as the main harness. Be sure that you are FUSED prior to this spot as harness meltdown would surely SUCK if something were to happen to your main cable. I managed to squeeze a 4gauge cable through this area so it can be done. Joel, CA when you say to be sure that you are fused prior to this spot do you mean having the fuse inside the cab or under the hood? probably a stupid question, but i was a little confused. thanks |
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Post by Joel_CA on Oct 20, 2004 21:25:59 GMT -5
Under the hood- a short at that location near the firewall will result in the fuse blowing. If the fuse was placed after the firewall in the cab- a short at the firewall will cause instant meltdown including the surrounding harness.
If you are referring to electrical interference like noise induction or RFI interference.. i haven't had any problems.
It might be a good idea to keep any high current wires away from any SRS wiring though.
Joel, CA
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Post by 00RalliartMS on Oct 21, 2004 2:33:33 GMT -5
i ran the wire thru the grommet and put a fuse about 5 inches from the positive terminal, its running quite well and im satisifed, no interference/humming, now to find the time to tuck the 3 wires in. (RCA, remote switch, and of course the now famous lead). damn, cant wait to start fumbling around with 2 more amps.  |
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Post by TrIgGeR on Oct 21, 2004 14:39:10 GMT -5
You need to be running some serious power back there if your trying to run 1 gauge otherwise you're just wasting your time and money. I'd have my doubts running 2 guage as it stands as far as fitment. Joel, CA Yep. Right now I only have a 1500 watt rms amp for my sub. My front component and rear fill amp is 400 watts rms. My 4 guage can not handle the power right now. So a upgrade to 1/0 to a distribution block is next. I will also be upgrading the BIG3. My optima battery does not hurt either. After these few upgrades a new alt will probably be on the way. say 220 apms  |
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Post by akramedog on Nov 2, 2004 22:28:45 GMT -5
dont forget to upgrade your ground wire when you do your power. They should both be the same otherwise you are defeating the purpose....
AK
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Post by TrIgGeR on Nov 4, 2004 12:46:00 GMT -5
Update. Got the 1/0 guage ran. It squeezed in there nicely. I am now getting less voltage drops due to the system.  |
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Post by scarface2003 on Jun 2, 2005 21:46:56 GMT -5
Where is the rubber harness grommet on the 2001 MS. Do I need to remove the stereo?
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Post by Ryan K on Jun 3, 2005 10:27:57 GMT -5
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hey, whats the best way to route a lead wire thru the firewall of a 2000 MS? thru the glovey or the driver side? thanks! 
