RSJonesy Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 hi, having real difficulty getting the power cable through to the passengers side, i know it's got to go through where the glove box would be and underneath. any help/techniques would be greatly appreciated!Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben™ Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 I stuck mine through the door into the engine bay. Doesn't catch in the door, so not a problemo.Gave up after a few hours of looking for a hole to feed it through, can take pictures if you need.Regards,Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOCK Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Most people make a tiny hole in their rubber grommet that is found towards the right-hand-side of the engine bay. It is between the airbox and Coolant reservoir. If you make a small hole with a screwdriver and then force the cable through the small hole then it stretches to just the right amount. Once you have the cable through you can then put some sealant around it if you wish...I didn't bother and had no issues in 4 years. I was a little apprehensive doing this as I didn't want to 'damage' the car, but to be honest I don't know why I was so worried now.Once you have forced the cable through the grommet, you have to get your hand up behind the passengers dash section and do lots of feeling around to pull it through. Once you have got a little bit through though, you've cracked it. It is infuriating so try and stay patient with it.Hope that all makes sense, and is helpful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJonesy Posted December 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Most people make a tiny hole in their rubber grommet that is found towards the right-hand-side of the engine bay. It is between the airbox and Coolant reservoir. If you make a small hole with a screwdriver and then force the cable through the small hole then it stretches to just the right amount. Once you have the cable through you can then put some sealant around it if you wish...I didn't bother and had no issues in 4 years. I was a little apprehensive doing this as I didn't want to 'damage' the car, but to be honest I don't know why I was so worried now.Once you have forced the cable through the grommet, you have to get your hand up behind the passengers dash section and do lots of feeling around to pull it through. Once you have got a little bit through though, you've cracked it. It is infuriating so try and stay patient with it.Hope that all makes sense, and is helpful?Hi, managed to find it through the hole, was a while ago now, but thanks for the help! greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara:) Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 i;m having the same problem and think this should help thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Could we get some photos in this thread please guys to make sure we are all thinking of the same place . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newnesie Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 this was a total bugger to do! ended up with lots of cut hands and nearly a lot of things smashed, ended up leaving my mate to it for about an hour and he finally got it while i tried occupying myself. I could try and get photos if necessary but im not sure how much help i can be. Just play around at the back of all your sound deadening and reach places you didnt think existed and you will find it eventually! Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Haha Newnesie you lazy muffins. Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Could someone please put photos in this thread of the correct route to take, would highly appreciate it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newnesie Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Could someone please put photos in this thread of the correct route to take, would highly appreciate it .ill go take some now, you wont be able to see much but should help a little bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newnesie Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 okay this was my best efforts for you mateThat is two views of where the power cable goes through to the passenger foot well from the engine bay.That is from the passenger foot well as good as i could get without digging it all out i'm afraid hope that can be of some help.That is where i managed to get the RCA cables through from the back of the headunit to the drivers side foot well, it's not normally that loose but i loosened it to make it more visible to you. Theres a hole which goes right the way through.And there is just the mess which is my boot at the moment, but it's getting sorted out tomorrow hopefully!Sorry if all this wasn't much help at all, but it's the best i can do for you mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 The first 2 were the biggest help, shows I cut the right bit of rubber to get it through! Thank you so much for your help, hopefully tomorrow morning my mate won't have too much trouble getting it installed although I'll be the first to admit he is much better at those sort of things . Thanks again buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newnesie Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 No worries dude, glad I could be of assistance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben™ Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Groouupp hhuugg... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newnesie Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Groouupp hhuugg...I'm up for that. As long as I get to hold your bum at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'm up for that. As long as I get to hold your bum at the same time?Lol ^ ^. Sub got wired in today so I'm happy about that and appreciate the help . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newnesie Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Quality mate, glad you're happy with it. No Worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Quality mate, glad you're happy with it. No Worries Thanks, find it reduces fuel consumption though when used with clubland 18... strange haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben™ Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Oh no, another man who listens to club music...Stay away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Newnesie wishes he didn't help now! Lay off the club music yeah? It doesn't help anyone. Jake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newnesie Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 But I love club music!!!! Nattttttt. More a dub/hip hop kinda guy but each to their own! Listen to whatever floats your boat, don't let these forum badgers get you down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben™ Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'm sorry,But club music = hot sweaty men jumping up and down rubbing up against each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newnesie Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I thought that was your type of thing ben? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I thought that was your type of thing ben? Lmfao what a come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJonesy Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks to the person who put pics up!! I really didn't want to have to go through it all again, haha..wiring the sub is a proper effort if you can't find that little rubber grommet. So yeah many thanks to everyones help on this topic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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