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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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Firewall pass thru

Anyone know if there is an easy access grommet located on the firewall near the pedals so that I can pass wires into the engine compartment?
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Why not pull the radio and tap into

a constant on or a fused circuit as needed?
Where are you running wires from and to?
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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thanks ohlord

I need an acc on signal, preferably in the side fuse compartment (think next to the headlight switch). I will tap an acc signal from the fuse block using an "add-a-fuse" circuit and run the wires down near the driver's side fog light.

Is there an acc signal there? IF so, is there an easy grommet to pass wires there through?
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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I don't want to pull the radio
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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should be a few to

tap into in that box. Then pull the dash bolster below the steering wheel and locate a pass through down there.
Procedure to remove the bolster if you search the forum for the evap temp sensor r/r I did along time ago.
Only takes a minute to pull the radio though
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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great news ohlord thanks.

I removed that panel to replace the brake light switch...I think thats the one you are talkin about at least
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Originally Posted by juve010
Anyone know if there is an easy access grommet located on the firewall near the pedals so that I can pass wires into the engine compartment?
The fuse box under the hood has a huge gaping hole almost big enough to fit your hand through that goes into the cabin. You will have to remove the trim panel under the dash and most likely pull the fuse block up and out of its case to see it though.
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