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Need suggestion about running wires.

Discussion in 'Interior' started by Fgca_rolla, Aug 3, 2005.

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    Fgca_rolla milky cocopuffs

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    Need suggestion about running wires.

    I just purchased a new underglow kit for my '03 S. Its the 7 color blaze kit off of oznium.com. Really amazing product for the price. The only thing is I've encountered two issues with the install. The first issue was how to mount the tubes under the car which I quickly was able to work around since it seems like more people than me have had the same problem. Now here's the real problem though. I want to mount the ECU for the system on the interior of my car out of harms ways of the elements here in FL *mostly I want to keep it dry and no where on the exterior of my car is safe during hurricane season* The problem with that is that the wires connecting the tubes to the ECU are about 3/4 cm in diameter and there are 4 of them. When I ran the wiring for my interior lights I never saw a spot in the firewall capable of holding wires with such size. Is there any where yall know of that I can run that sort of wires to the interior? Did I overlook something on the firewall? Or do yall recommend just roughing it and finding a secure place some where in the engine for the ECU?
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    hummm thats a toughy... my sugestion would be to mount it some where near the top of the engine compartment causr I don't think there is a place in the firewall to run it...
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    You certainly want the ECU inside the car with you, or it will fail before too long. Remove your center console and you'll see plenty of room in the to put it. You can drill a hole in the firewall right next to where the engine harness goes through and run them there. Be sure to use a rubber grommet to protect the wires from the jagged metal.

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    way to show me up again doc... I always forget about drilling...
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    I was affraid it might have to come to that. Thanks for the advice though, its well taken.

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