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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: seeds on November 15, 2019, 03:44:10

Title: lightbar switch - running cables through the firewall
Post by: seeds on November 15, 2019, 03:44:10

has anyone passed wires thru firewall on fd my11 hatchback I want to install switch for a small lightbar

Title: lightbar switch - running cables through the firewall
Post by: The Gonz on November 15, 2019, 09:19:30

No, I had a light bar but had it slaved to light functions available in the engine bay, so no need to deal with the firewall. :goodjob:

Title: Re: lightbar switch - running cables through the firewall
Post by: mickd on November 15, 2019, 10:30:46

Hi,
I snuck a cable through the rubber boot for the clutch cable at the firewall. 
Used 20mm long about 8mm (old bit of pvc) hose, neat little cross cut, insert hose ,  insert wire, seal up around with silastic or similar, used bluetack to plug ends. If needed in future, pick out bluetack , pass wire & plug again .
Hope it helps.
PS- if yours is auto, could be a plate  where cable goes  :undecided:

Title: Re: lightbar switch - running cables through the firewall
Post by: nzenigma on November 15, 2019, 22:00:00

Quote from: The Gonz on November 15, 2019, 09:19:30

No, I had a light bar but had it slaved to light functions available in the engine bay, so no need to deal with the firewall. :goodjob:

  :goodjob2: My slave said no big deal too!

Now have hole in firewall

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